Population 1905, and growing, Eatonville enjoys the best of both worlds. Many residents travel the two lane highways to jobs in the city, but the majority work in retail and service businesses catering to the needs of local residents as well as travelers to Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
Eatonville is experiencing rapid growth in its residential, commercial and tourist population, while maintaining the look, feel and charm associated with small town rural America.
As you travel to Mount Rainier you'll observe many of the farms in this rich agricultural section of Washington State.
Mount Rainier National Park
An active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice is 14,410' at the summit. The park is adorned with beautiful old growth forests and subalpine meadows, hiking trails and visitor centers. Two million people enjoy the grandeur and beauty of Mount Rainier each year.
- Scenic drives through the parks 147 miles of roads. Most roads are open from late May to early October, with stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails.
- Hike the groomed trails
- Climbing its Mount Rainier's summit
- Snowshoe or cross-country ski
- Camp along glacier-fed rivers
- Photograph wildflowers, wildlife
- Spectacular views everywhere
- Explore the Longmire Historic District in the SW corner of the park.
- Visit Christine Falls or Narada Falls on the road from Longmire and Paradise
- Paradise (south side): Visit the Jackson Visitor Center, the Historic Paradise Inn
- Hike the 240 miles of maintained trails in the park
- Hike through the world-famous subalpine meadows
- Visit Reflection Lakes, Box Canyon, or the Grove of the Patriarchs on the roads between Paradise and Ohanapecosh
- Ohanapecosh (southeast corner): Explore the old growth forest
- Tipsoo Lake is a short side trip off the road between Ohanapecosh and White River
- Visit Sunrise (east side) from July to October. It provides outstanding views of Mount Rainier and its glaciers, and trails through subalpine meadows.
- See Carbon River rainforest in the NE corner of the park.
- Visit Mowich Lake (the road to Mowich Lake is unpaved - opens early July).
Parking can be difficult or impossible to find on sunny summer weekends at Paradise,
Sunrise, Grove of the Patriarchs, and at trail heads between Longmire and Paradise. Try to visit these areas on weekdays, arrive early in the day, and car pool to the park.
Stop by the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and pick up a copy of the Eatonville Historic Walking Tour. Take a trip back to the turn-of-the-century as you walk the leisurely tour around town and read stories of early travelers who stopped for a meal and a bed on their way to Mount Rainier. See remnants of the once thriving Eatonville Lumber Company. Compare the early photos of the buildings to the way they look today.
Enjoy!
Nisqually-Mashel State Park just outside of Eatonville is the site of the Mashel Massacre during the 1856 Indian War. A natural bird nesting sites for cliff swallows and other birds, the park offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually River Gorge. Fishing, rafting, hiking, bird watching, picnicking and mountain biking are among the activities possible at this beautiful setting.
Nisqually-Mashel State Park is part of the Washington State Parks system which includes more than 100 developed parks and covers over a quarter million acres.
National Park Service offers information about National Parks all over the USA. Use this select a Park to visit page.
Things to do while visiting Eatonville!
Visit local Arts and Craft Shops, and Galleries:
Nisqually-Mashel State Park
1.5 miles west of Eatonville
The park is a salmon and steelhead spawning grounds. It is also known as the site of the "Mashel Massacre" during the 1856 Indian War.
Geologic remains provide natural bird nesting sites for cliff swallows and other birds.
There are also wonderful views of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually River Gorge. The park also features fishing, rafting, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, and mountain biking.
The Washington State Parks system includes more than 100 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.
Hike of the Week: Pack Forest is filled with fun for hikers big and small
Thursday, January 17, 2002
By KAREN SYKES
SPECIAL TO THE POST-INTELLIGENCER
Tucked between the Nisqually River and its tributary the Little Mashel, the Pack Experimental Forest is a great winter hiking destination, with trails along wetlands, through old-growth forest and into a deep gorge with a series of pretty waterfalls.
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Getaways near Eatonville, Washington:
Near Eatonville and Mount Rainier:
Do you have family or friends visiting? Put them up near Mt Rainier Park. Copper Creek Lodge accommodates up to 12, and is a great place to gather with family and friends. Art Studio, Dream Weaver, Forest Retreat, 3 Bears Cabin and Copper Creek Inn accommodate smaller groups. Also consider company parties at the Lodge or Forest Retreat. Click on links below for more info:
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Puget Sound near Olympia:
Clams and Oysters are right on the beach in front of your cabin. Rent a kayak and explore Puget Sound, walk the private beaches or just relax and enjoy the view from your cabin.
Ski, relax by the river, gather with friends, and hike in the beautiful Stevens Pass area.
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