Mount Rainier National Park officials just announced that the free shuttle service will begin on June 29 rather than Friday.
Mount Rainier National Park officials just announced that the free shuttle service will begin on June 29 rather than Friday.
“Due to funding, we have chosen to delay the start up date one week, rather than cut the service at the end of the season when the visitation and ridership is higher,” said Donna Rahier, a park spokeswoman.
Managers at Mount Rainier National Park last week reiterated what impacts sequestration will have on park operations this summer.
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