Go Strollers !!

• The Adventure
  Learn more about the history of Mount Rainier National Park at Longmire museum, Longmire historic district and Trail of the Shadows. Also, enjoy the short pleasant hike to the Narada Falls Viewpoint

• Getting There
  Longmire Museum, Mount Rainier National Park
  39000 Washington 706, Ashford, WA 98304
  http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 96.1 miles (1h 55min)

• Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip

• Parking
  Park in the park’s parking lot

• Admission
  $25 per car for up to 15 people for 7 days. If you purchase the interagency annual pass for $80, you can get unlimited access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational sites within the US.  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm

• Map of the Park
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/maps.htm

• Longmire/Cougar Rock Area Trails
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/Longmire_Cougar-Rock-Area-Trails-Aug11.pdf

• Mt. Rainier Webcam
  http://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm#CP_JUMP_696846

• More Info
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/longmire.htm

• When to Go
  Jun to Oct (the park is partially open in winter also, but may be a difficult trip with young kids. Longmire is open year-round)

• Things to Do
  Visit the Longmire Museum), walk around the Longmire Historic district, cross the suspension bridge in the inner side of the Longmire Historic District, stroll around the Trail of the Shadows, visit Nadara Falls, etc.

• Tips
  1) Even when it’s sunny in Seattle, the Mt. Rainier area can be much different so be sure to check the park website and webcams for current conditions and also check the weather forecast for the Mt. Rainier area before departing.
  2) The weather in the mountains change frequently so dress in layers to be prepared.
  3) If your family is not used to spending long hours in the car, make it an overnight trip and spend a night near the park.
  4) There is a suspension bridge that crosses the Nisqually River in the inner side of the Longmire Historic District. It is a short walk from the Longmire Museum through the Longmire Historic District which makes it a good turnback point while exploring the area.
  5) The Trail of the Shadows is an easy kid-friendly 0.7 mile (1.1km) loop trail that begins across the street from the Longmire Museum. The children loved seeing the trees that beavers chewed on.
  6) Narada Falls is a short and easy 0.1 mile walk from the parking lot with a refreshing viewpoint of the falls. This is a nice stop on the way to or from Paradise.
  7) Kids preschool age and up may enjoy participating in the Junior Ranger program to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Ask for a junior ranger activity book at the Longmire Museum.

• Guidebook
  Family Trip to National Park 01 – Mount Rainier National Park
• ISBN :
  9780998985305(paper)
  9780998985312(eBook)
• Language : English
• Publication Date : Feb 10 2017
• Page Count : 104 pages
• Get the Book
  [Paperback] : $14.99
  Barnes & Noble, Amazon
  [eBook] : $7.99
  Apple iBooks Store, Amazon

Longmire Museum & General Store

Historic District Walking Tour

Suspension Bridge on the way to Eagle Peak Trail

General Store

Trail of the Shadows

Narada Falls