Head over to Crystal Mountain and experience another side of Mt. Rainier this summer. In winter it’s a skiers paradise, but now, during these long days of summer, the slopes are covered in wildflowers and often visited by deer.
For RVers, Crystal Mountain’s “B” Lot offers 40 sites with electrical hookups ($30, first-come, first-served) and many more without ($20). Evergreen forest, lakes, and mountain creeks make for a classic Northwest camping experience.
Take the Mt. Rainier Gondola (wheelchair accessible) to the summit; the 360-views are spectacular. At the top, you can hike the alpine trails, enjoy an interpretive ranger talk, or simply ogle the vistas from the platform. For a real treat, have lunch or dinner at the Summit House – at 6,872 feet, it’s the highest restaurant in Washington!
Crystal Mountain is located in the northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park, off Highway 410. For more information, visit: www.crystalmountainresort.com
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