Local Life/September 11, 2026
Welcome to the town named after a place of evil spirits
A new home for the stories, characters, and quiet mysteries of Enumclaw, Washington. Start here
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Outdoors & River/September 8, 2026
Crystal Mountain Woke Up to September Snow
A dusting of September snow at Crystal Mountain is a seasonal nudge that the ski season is closer than your summer gear might suggest.
Outdoors & River/September 8, 2026
Green River Gorge Swimming Hole Is Going Viral Again
Instagram creator @browngirlblueskies is sending Seattle day-trippers straight to Green River Gorge Resort, with a handy breakdown of costs, swimming spots, and trail times.
Outdoors & River/September 8, 2026
Mount Rainier’s Summit Melted. It Has a New High Point.
A fresh off-season survey finds that Columbia Crest has lost nearly 22 feet of elevation since 2010, and the southwest crater rim is now Washington’s true rooftop.
Events & Culture/September 7, 2026
Chrome and Classics Fill Downtown Enumclaw for a Car Show
A recent TikTok from @apr.viola captures the scene at a downtown Enumclaw car show, where classic cruisers gathered in the heart of the city.
Growth & Development/September 7, 2026
A 5:30 a.m. Start and Wildflowers: A Morning at Paradise
Travel photographer @lukekellytravels shares a five-stop morning itinerary for Mount Rainier’s Paradise side, with practical timing tips for beating the summer crowds.
Outdoors & River/September 7, 2026
Rainier’s Southwest Face Is No "Mount Marshmallow"
A hike up the Comet Falls and Van Trump Trail reveals a drier, rockier side of Mount Rainier that most visitors never see.
Food & Drink/September 7, 2026
Enumclaw’s New Sunrise Coffee Bar Sells Out of Burritos
Sunrise Coffee Bar, a new venture from the Sunrise Bites team, is earning early praise for friendly baristas and breakfast burritos that sell out by mid-morning.
Outdoors & River/September 3, 2026
Late-August Trail Report: Reflection Lakes to Skyline Loop
A TikTok creator shared an on-the-ground trail conditions report for three popular Mt. Rainier-area destinations as of August 31.
Outdoors & River/September 3, 2026
Enumclaw’s Backyard Volcano, as Seen from 250 Miles Up
NASA astronaut @astro_kimbrough captured a photograph of Mt. Rainier from the International Space Station, offering a perspective that puts the mountain’s scale in a whole new context.
Food & Drink/September 2, 2026
Wally’s Drive In Wins Over a Puyallup Food Creator
TikToker @sidneyflowers made a stop at Wally’s Drive In and came away impressed enough to suggest the whole Buckley-Enumclaw food scene deserves a longer look.
Outdoors & River/September 2, 2026
Skyline Loop Stayed Open After a Dusting of Summer Snow
A brief summer snowfall on Mount Rainier’s Skyline Loop left no lasting trace, and the trail remains hikeable, according to a recent TikTok from @justhiking48.