After the opening of Mount Rainier National Park in 1899, increasing numbers of people visited the mountain to fish, hike, camp, and view the mountain scenery. In 1915, the National Park Service built a single lane road from Longmire Springs to Paradise Valley, and the Paradise Inn was built the following year, quickly becoming a popular destination for automobile trips.

The brochure pictured here includes recreation information and the schedule for the winter 1935-1936 season. The season lasted roughly from mid-December through early May, and included several carnivals, dances, races, and competitive events. Paradise Inn, Paradise Lodge, and Longmire Springs all offered accommodation and daily equipment rental: skis and poles were $1.00; snowshoes were $0.75; and for $0.25 each a variety of wool khaki clothing, parkas, mittens or gloves, and snow glasses.

Caption information source: https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/mora/adhi/chap10.htm