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The first Jackson Visitor Center opened in 1966 as part of the National Park Service's Mission 66 program. Originally known as the Paradise Visitor Center, it was renamed in 1987 [2] after the death of Senator Henry M. Jackson, who had been instrumental in the development of the program at Mt. Rainier. [2]
The Guide Service Building is a 3 + 1 ⁄ 2-story timber-frame structure opposite the Paradise Inn. It was built by the Rainier National Park Company in 1920 features a distinctive gambrel roof to house mountain climbing guides. The basement contains a small auditorium and stage, while the ground floor houses offices.
The Nisqually Entrance Historic District comprises the first public entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.The district incorporates the log entrance arch typical of all Mount Rainier entrances, a log frame ranger station and checking station, a comfort station and miscellaneous service structures, all built around 1926, as well as the 1915 Superintendent's Residence and the 1908 Oscar Brown ...
Visitors can make reservations online at recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Each reservation will cover one personal vehicle and will cost $2, which does not include entrance fees to the ...
This summer, for the first time, Mount Rainier will require timed entry reservations for two of its most popular areas:. Paradise Corridor from May 24 through Sept. 2. Sunrise Corridor between ...
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The Gobbler's Knob Fire Lookout is a fire lookout tower in the extreme western region of Mount Rainier National Park at an elevation of 5,485 feet (1,672 m). [2] One of four fire lookouts remaining in the park, the lookout is used for visitor services during summer weekends.
The visitor center is set between and behind the blockhouses, with a view of Mount Rainier through large south-facing windows. The building was previously known as the "campers' shelter" and the Museum. The visitor center is built of logs, with an overhanging second story, but with less of an overhang than the blockhouses.