Verlot Ranger Station-Public Service Center

The Verlot Ranger Station is a historic facility on Mountain Loop Highway that serves as a visitor center for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It provides maps, trail information, weather updates, and permits needed for exploring the surrounding protected areas.

The facility was built between 1933 and 1942 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as an employment program during the Great Depression. The project was part of broader forest management and infrastructure development across the region during that era.

The building reflects the region's forestry heritage through displays about how rangers managed the forests and the relationship between people and nature in this area. Visitors can see how the work was organized and what role this place held in local life over the decades.

The center sits on an accessible highway with parking available and is a natural stopping point along Mountain Loop. Staff can help both first-time visitors and experienced explorers find the right route based on their interests and skill level.

The building was added to the national historic register in 1986 for its Depression-era architecture and conservation significance. This recognition highlights how important the structure is as evidence of a specific period in American forest history.