Park back to normal after wildfire-related closure

Closures and evacuation alerts that went into effect at Mount Rainier National Park earlier this month have been called off as a result of diminishing danger from wildfires.
Park officials announced Sept. 21 that the entire State Route 410 corridor is now open after being closed due to fire activity outside the northeast boundary of the park. Associated trails are also open to normal use, except for the Pacific Crest Trail north of Chinook Pass.
In addition, all evacuation orders affecting the park have been rescinded, officials said.

On Sept. 5, the northeast portion of the park was closed and campers and hikers were alerted to what officials described as the unpredictable path of the Norse Peak wildfire. The park issued a Level 2 evacuation advisory for the White River Campground. Campers were encouraged to leave the campground and be packed and ready to go in the event of a mandatory evacuation, officials said.