Paradise Inn, National Park Service lodge in Pierce County, US
Paradise Inn is a wooden lodge on Mount Rainier at about 1600 meters elevation featuring a large central lobby, dining room, and guest rooms. The building provides accommodation and dining for park visitors and is defined by its rustic timber construction.
Construction began in 1916 and the lodge opened in 1917 with about 37 guest rooms. The building was part of early tourism development in Mount Rainier National Park.
The interior features handcrafted wooden furnishings and decorative details that reflect the National Park Service rustic style of the early 1900s. These handmade elements give the building its character and show the craftsmanship valued in park architecture.
The building opens from late May through September and offers rooms, meals, and a gift shop for visitors. Guests should prepare for cool mountain weather and possible snow even in summer.
The timber frame was built from dead Alaska yellow cedar trees salvaged from a nearby forest fire. This material choice shows how early park architects transformed burnt forest into practical building resources.
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