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Mt. Rainier Parks Open for Spring Season
Ready to explore the Mt. Rainier area this season? Activities and parks are opening this month.
The past week's sunshine is a warm welcome to opening day at many parks and scenic locations around Mt. Rainier.
Here is a list of opening dates for access roads and parks for the 2013 spring season, from Visit Rainier:
Cayuse Pass/Hwy 123:Â May 3, 12 p.m.
Jackson Visitor Center: opens daily starting May 4
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NW Trek:Â Zipline opens May 4
Paradise Inn: Wednesday, May 22
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Weekend trips begin May 24
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Anticipated Openings:
May 15, 2013:
- Skate Creek Road
- Forest Service Rd. #52 Â
May 24, 2013 (Memorial Day Weekend)
- Steven's Canyon Road  Â
- Chinook Pass
- Cougar Rock Picnic Area
- Ohanapecosh Campground
- Box Canyon Overlook & R/R
- White River Road to Campground Â
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