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Recommended
by AAA 3-diamond, Best Places Northwest, Fodor's, Frommer's, Seattle Times, past
guests and more!
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Many guests are surprised to learn that the summer is our
busiest time of year, until they come for a summer visit.
The days are long, the weather is glorious, and we can't
imagine a place that's more beautiful. Or a summer vacation
spot with more to do.
Even better are the compliments we get from our summer guests.
We're consistently told that we are the nicest place they've
stayed their whole vacation. Come for a visit with us and
we think you'll agree!
There's
so much to do without moving your car.
It's true that most of our summer guests visit Mt. Rainier, but if
you don't feel like moving, you'll find there's tons to
do right at Alta Crystal Resort.
Hiking: We're located in the national
forest, so you can step out your door on to miles and miles
of hiking trails. Hike to Goat Falls and experience a hike
that's so good, it's listed in The Mountaineers' "Best Hikes
with Children". Hike up the Deep Creek Trail to Noble Knob
for incredible views of Mt. Rainier. Walk past babbling
mountain streams on the White River Trail. Or simply take
an evening stroll on our many forest trails.
Biking: We have mountain bikes for
rent right here or, of course, you can bring your own. Some
of the best trails in all of Washington are located right
here. Beginners will love the trails over by Buck Creek,
an easy 1-mile ride from here. Intermediates can explore
the many Forest Service roads. And more advanced riders
will challenge themselves on the Skookum Flats Trail (a
Best of Washington trail) and the Suntop trail, to name
just a couple.
Evening Activities: Our evening
activities are a wonderful way to relax, meet other guests
and learn more about our incredible part of the world. Make
s'mores at a nighttime bonfire. Learn about the geology
and history of Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens. Win fun prizes
at Wilderness BINGO. Meet your fellow guests and
relax at one of our legendary hot dog roasts or barbecues.
Click
here for a sample summer weekly schedule.
Recreation Lodge and Recreation Field:
Play a rousing game of ping pong or foosball in our renovated
1920's recreation lodge. Borrow a board game. Check out
our many books and magazines. Toss a softball or kick a
soccer ball in our recreation field. Play volleyball and
horseshoes. We have lots of kid and adult toys you're welcome
to borrow.
Pool and Hot Tub: Need we say more?
Can you imagine anything better at the end of the day?
Movies Galore: At last count, we
have over 600 movies for rent, including lots of new releases.
And all our accommodations have DVD players and VCRs
And there's even more all around Alta Crystal Resort...
Of course, you can do everything listed on our Home page.
(If you haven't visited it yet, click
here.) But there's even more.
Visit the Hobbit House at Federation Forest State Park.
Hike to Greenwater Lakes for a day of fishing. Have a picnic
at Suntop Lookout and feel like you're on top of the world.
Climb up, and up, and up the Palisades Trail. Lounge like a
lizard on the rocks of the Rainier View Trail. Take a 20-mile
scenic tour on Forest Service roads. Find a natural jacuzzi
along Huckleberry Creek. The choices are endless.
We could go on and on but you won't really know what it's
like until you come stay here. Why not come up and explore
for yourself?
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