Things To Do in Ashford, Washington

Mount Rainier National Park, 60 miles southeast of Tacoma, was established in 1899 as the fifth national pa... More on LLBean.com

This park is full of beautiful views also. More on Epinions.com

A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles ... More on recreation.gov

The South Pierce County Historical Society is a non-profit public charity in Washington State, working to preserve and promote local history in the south Pierce County area. Our group is very small, and seeks financial support from ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

The route to Camp Muir gives hearty hikers a small taste of what alpine climbers experience. The trail stretches high up the flank of Rainier, toward the upper mountain where alpine climbers play. ... More on Trails

This is a great trail and a tough climb with lots of elevation gain (5000 f More on Trails

This short spur trail connects with the Skyline Trail and has great views of the Tatoosh Range, Mount Rainier, and the Nisqually Glacier. If you want to hike the Skyline Trail but would prefer a sh... More on Trails

Very nice day hike suitable for small children or less active adults. Add i More on Trails

This short climb up to the saddle between Pinnacle and Plummer Peaks offers great views of Mount Rainier along the trail and from the saddle. This hike is uphill all the way to the turnaround point... More on Trails

This was an absolutely wonderful short hike. Unlike some trails that don't More on Trails

This hike offers a magnificent view of the Tatoosh Range in one direction and Mount Rainier in the other. However, while children will be impressed standing on top of Faraway Rock, they will be eve... More on Trails

Awesome in every respect. The tarns above Paradise are wonderful and the ex More on Trails

With an elevation gain of 1,400 fee, this five-mile hiking trail starts from ... More on TripAdvisor

A great day on Rainier is had here. A bit crowded when we went but not over More on Trails

Camp Muir, named for the legendary naturalist John Muir, is the gate to the summit of Mount Rainier. Virtually every climbing party that heads up from Paradise passes through Camp Muir. But you don... More on Trails

Lower portions of the trail were in great condition, hit the snow at Pebble More on Trails

One of the few lookouts still operating in the state, High Rock offers children a rare opportunity to talk with the fire lookout operator and see the Osborne fire finder with which fires are locate... More on Trails

I have been going up this trail since my dad had to carry me half the way a More on Trails