The first visitors to what is now Crystal Mountain came seeking fortunes, not fresh snow. Traces of gold were found in the hills of the Cascades in the late 1800s, and prospectors flocked to the area (which was originally known as the Summit Mining District).
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A springtime reopening of Tacoma, Mount Rainier, and Pierce County
Friday, March 12, 2021 1:00 PM by Matt Wakefield
Museums are reopening this spring, and Pierce County moves to Phase 3
Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:00 PM by Matt Wakefield
