Welcome to the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the physical home of Visit Enumclaw, the regional tourism bureau. We have maps and information on upcoming events, activities, destinations, history, and more around Mount Rainier. If you'd like to visit us, we're open Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
If we're not open, no worries. The cache is outside and available 24/7.
In 1879, Frank and Mary Stevenson homesteaded what is now the center of Enumclaw. Early settlers called this area Stevensonville, but the name later changed to Enumclaw (which means "thundering noise") after Enumclaw Mountain near town. Enumclaw was platted on October 31, 1885, when the railroad decided to come through this area, and was incorporated on January 27, 1913.
Enumclaw is 750 feet above sea level in a pastoral setting between plateau farmlands and the Cascade Mountains. The City of Enumclaw encompasses 5.1 square miles. Its beautiful homes with their well-kept yards contribute to the community being one of the most attractive in King County. The surrounding plateau, with a population of more than 40,000, is one of the largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas in the United States. It also has its own resident elk herd out towards Pinnacle Peak ("Mt. Peak" to the locals).
Enumclaw is the gateway to both north entrances to Mount Rainier National Park from Highway 410, and you can reach Paradise near Mt. Rainier through beautiful Stevens Canyon during the summer.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our little slice of paradise!
2016 was the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and to celebrate, Visit Rainier and WSGA hosted the Visit Rainier Centennial GeoTour - 100 caches placed in and around Mount Rainier National Park. The geocaches highlighted the rich history, scenic wonders, quaint communities, and hidden gems of the Rainier region. Participants received geocoin and pathtag prizes for finding all the caches.
