Westside Road, Mount Rainier National Park

Smithsonian MagazineJul 10, 2025

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas

Abandoned highway project; leads to Marine Memorial

13 things in this story

Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor CenterSightPopular southern side visitor center
Westside RoadTrailAbandoned highway project; leads to Marine Memorial
Marine MemorialSightOffers views of Tahoma Glacier
Elsewhere
Cliff PalaceSightMesa Verde National Park, United StatesLargest cliff dwelling complex
Mount BaldySightIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesSand dune where boy fell
Mesa Verde MuseumMuseumMesa Verde National Park, United StatesMuseum highlights park history
Long House LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United StatesWorthwhile excursion
Black Balsam RoadTrailBlue Ridge Parkway, United StatesTrailhead for bald peaks
Balcony HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United States
Long HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United States
Mug HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United States
Mesa Top LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United States
Far View SitesSightMesa Verde National Park, United States

Westside Road