Return to Mt. Rainier Drive
August 3, 2008
After two long years of waiting the Paradise Inn has completed
its seismic retrofitting and is open again. Please join us for our
10th Summer Drive to Mt. Rainier on Sunday, August 3, 2008 and for
brunch at the Paradise Inn.
Paradise Inn has undergone a $22.5 million overall, most of which
is unnoticeable. The building had been leaning for years and need to
be reinforced for earthquakes. The fireplaces are again burning, but
carefully rebuilt with reinforced concrete. There is a new floor in
the lobby and the Glacier Lounge is gone to accommodate wheelchair
accessible rooms. The piano has a new soundboard, but will the
pianist still play the same old songs? The bear mailbox, grandfather
clock and all the other furnishings are back. Come check out the
changes along with the spectacular views of Mt. Rainer, the trails
and wonderful scenery.
We meet at 7:15 am at McDonald’s at the foot of Kennydale Hill in
Renton. Off I-405, take NE 44th Street exit (exit #7). If you want
coffee or breakfast - come early, we leave promptly at 7:15 am (new
time). The Mt. Rainier Visitor’s Center is still under construction
and the parking is very limited this year, so we need to get there
earlier than normal. Plus we take a group shot and get to the dining
room for brunch, which starts at 11:00 am. Prices for brunch
(includes tax and gratuity):
Adults (over 12 and under 62) $34.32
Senior (over 62) $30.63
Kids (under 12) $15.34
Please bring a check for the correct amount made out to:
JDRC/NWA. We pay with a single club check, so no credit cards.
We need a firm RSVP by July 25, 2008. Call Marilyn or Al
Fenstermaker: 425 868-6373 or email: windowmaker10@verizon.net
with your name and number in your group.
If you want to spend the night at Paradise Inn call soon, they
book up early: 360-569-2275. There are other lodging alternatives in
the area outside the park. After the drive you are free to explore
the area, spend the night or return home at your leisure.
Hope to see you for a great drive.