National Park Service Publications & Studies
Report cover art, "Preserving the Knowledge" by Joe Guarisco, created for the 1997 Washington State Archaeology Week Poster
Mount Rainier National Park Announces New Publication (July 2024)
Plants, Tribal Traditions, and the Mountain Practices and Effects of Nisqually Tribal Plant Gathering at Mount Rainier National Park
by Greg Burtchard, David Hooper, and Arnie Peterson
This book provides ethnographic and historical background to the Indigenous use of Takhóma (Mount Rainier) and the surrounding landscape, a history of plant gathering practices following the founding of Mount Rainier National Park, plant gathering research and practices with a focus on several specific species, and considerations for balancing the continuation of traditional plant-gathering practices with sustainability.
Find out more on the Associated Tribes of Mount Rainer.
2023 Cultural Landscape Reports & Historic Structure Reports
These Cultural Landscape Reports (CLRs) and Historic Structure Reports (HSRs) were completed in 2023. The reports are research and treatment documents that record the historical development of a property over time, changes that were made to a landscape or structure, and existing conditions. They offer treatment recommendations for long-term preservation and ongoing stewardship.
Find more CLRs and HSRs in the report collection.
Most are available for download. Some reports have more limited access to ensure the protection of resources.
Find more CLRs and HSRs in the report collection.
Most are available for download. Some reports have more limited access to ensure the protection of resources.
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Last updated: July 24, 2024