Washington Parks and Recreation Areas with Downhill Skiing

Glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests -- at Olympic National Park, you can find all three. About 95% of the park is designated wilderness, which further protects these diverse and spectacular ecosystems. Olympic is also known for its biological diversity. Isolated for eons by glacial ice, and later the waters of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Peninsula has developed its own distinct array of plants and animals. Eight kinds of plants and 15 kinds of animals are found on the peninsula but no where else on Earth.

Phone: (360) 565-3130   Price Range: $5 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Port Angeles   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Olympic National Park

Mount Rainier National Park is anticipating an early spring opening this year although a spring snow storm has delayed the original opening date for Chinook & Cayuse Passes. The park remains open with normal winter closures with the following exceptions: Westside and Ricksecker Roads are now open but may close due to snowfall. Due to record low snowfall Paradise snowplay is closed for the season and snowshoe walks are cancelled. THE PARK REMAINS OPEN to snowshoeing, snow boarding and cross-country skiing where snow levels permit.

Phone: 360-569-2211   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Ashford   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Snowshoeing   Details Provided By: Mount Rainier National Park