Mt. Rainier Hiking, Climbing, Snowshoeing, Spas, Train Rides

The Nisqually River Valley communities of Ashford and Elbe invite you to explore the wide variety of activities Mount Rainier offers visitors.

  • Alexander's Day Spa

    37515 SR 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: 1 (800) 654-7615 | (360) 569-2300
    E-mail: info@alexanderscountryinn.com
    Website: www.alexanderscountryinn.com
    		 Day Spa Brochure
    Open to the public, Alexander's Day Spa offers a variety of massages including full-body massage, deep tissue massage and specialized massages. Call or e-mail to book an appointment.

  • Stormking Spa and Cabins

    37311 SR 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2964
    E-mail: stormking@stormkingspa.com
    Website: www.stormkingspa.com     		Stormking Spa and Cabins offers an ala carte menu (aromatherapy massage, facial massage, wraps, etc) in addition to couples and personal spa packages. Enjoy the 'Mount Rainier Couples Package' side by side. Start by soaking 1/2 hour in our multi-jetted spa hot tub overlooking Goat Creek with Happy Hands and Feet treatment for each. Then you may choose: 1 hour Swedish massage or 1 hour Heated Stone massage or 1 1/2 hour Heated Stone massage for each. Allow approx. 2 1/2 - 3 hours for this package.

  • Wellspring Woodland Spa

    54922 Kernahan Road, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2514
    Email: info@answeringsolutions.net     		AAAhh Wellspring.... hot tubs, saunas and deep nurturing massage.

  • International Mountain Guides LLC

    31111 SR 706E / PO BOX 246, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2609
    E-mail: office@mountainguides.com
    Website: www.MountainGuides.com     		Come climb Mt. Rainier with International Mountain Guides! We offer programs to suit every schedule and experience level. With 30+ years of guiding experience, we can make your climb of Mt. Rainier the experience of a lifetime. Visit our new Ashford Headquarters and retail store.

  • Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.

    30027 SR 706 E / PO BOX Q, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2227 / 1 (888) 892-5462
    E-mail: info@rmiguides.com
    Website: www.rmiguides.com     		Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. offers instructional seminars and summit ascents of Mount Rainier, Mt. McKinley and numerous summits worldwide. Professional guides offer year-round instruction at all levels of experience and on a great variety of routes. RMI has set the standard of guiding excellence since 1969. Come enjoy the challenge with us!

  • Diamond S Outfitters

    PO Box 413, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2033
    Cell: (253) 677-7645
    E-mail: diamondsoutfitters@centurytel.net     		Bring your horses or take a guided tour w/ our experienced wranglers! Beautiful trails, lush undergrowth & tall timber. Jump on your horse & ride from your front door! Great Location! Cozy country cabins just 10 minutes from Mt. Rainier Nat'l Park. Rustic & cowboy ready on gorgeous pasture land. Sleeps 4, w/ gas fireplace & BBQ. ATV & Snowmobile park minutes away. Close to great hunting & fishing. Open year-round. RV sites available Family friendly.

  • Elbe Hills/Nicholson Horse Trail System

    Elbe WA
    Website: www.cowboymaps.com/...     		Sahara Horse Camp is located 5 miles out of Elbe toward Ashford just past mile post 5 on the left side of the highway. This camp has two handicapped camping sites, a ramp for wheelchairs, a restroom facility and water for human and horse.

  • EZ Times Horse Rides

    18703 SR 706 E, Elbe, WA 98330
    Phone: (360) 569-2449 / 1 (866) 675-7770
    Cell: (253) 350-1141
    Website: www.eztimeshorserides.com     		Ride the beautiful trails of the Elbe State Forest on horse back! 'Just East of Elbe, on Hwy. 706. Horse rentals for all levels of riders. Guided trips, by the hour, with several spectacular rides to choose from. Rain or Shine. Summer Hours, 11am-6pm. Winter Hours, 11am-5pm. Reservations advised but not required.

  • Catharine Gallagher's Art Studio

    Phone: (360) 569-2799 or (360) 569-2326
    E-mail: catharine@coppercreekinn.com     		Tour Legendary Artist Catharine Gallagher's Art Gallery and Working Studio at Copper Creek Inn and Copper Creek Lodge. Call for Appointment.

  • Recycled Spirits of Iron

    22410 S.R. 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2280
    E-mail: IronDan@nwlink.com
    Website: www.DanielKlennert.com     		On your way to the west entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, stop and visit Dan's iron sculpture park titled Ex-Nihilo (pronounced "Ex Nee-Hill-o" - one of several ways to pronounce it according to Webster's!) which means something created from out of nothing in Latin. Ex-Nihilo is located right alongside State Route 706. Kids will love the dinosaurs, sea creatures and animals crafted from materials found in recycling bins, abandoned farms and junkyards.

  • Roxy Theater in Morton

    Phone: (360) 496-0541
    E-mail: roxy@lewiscounty.com
    Website: www.mortonroxy.org     		The Roxy's schedule features plays, movies, concerts, lectures and dance throughout the year.

  • Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

    PO Box 250, Mineral, WA 98355
    Phone: (888) STEAM11 | (360) 492-5588
    E-mail: sales@mrsr.org
    Website: www.mrsr.com     		Historic steam train excursion through the foothills of Mount Rainier. Experience train travel as it was in the early century. Fun for all!! Live entertainment onboard! May – Sept. Special events all year.

  • Free Park Shuttle: Ashford to Paradise

    The Ashford shuttle departs from the information kiosk between Whittaker's Bunkhouse and Whittaker Mountaineering. Free parking is available. Download the Schedule
    Beginning June 19th, Mount Rainier National Park visitors will be able to ride a shuttle from Ashford, six miles from the park's Nisqually Entrance, to Longmire on Saturdays and Sundays. Shuttles will depart from Ashford every 30 minutes from 9:15 a.m. through 10:45 a.m. and every 75 minutes from 12-5 p.m. In Longmire visitors will be able to transfer to a second shuttle which will transport them to Paradise. The shuttle from Longmire to Paradise will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept 6th. Although the shuttle itself is free, visitors will be required to pay the park entrance fee of $5 per person.
Event Spotlight

Sept 11-12, ASHFORD
9th Annual Rainier Mountain Festival: Meet world class climbers, shop deals at the monsoon sale, learn mountaineering techniques and more. More Info Here.

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