Daffodil Cottage in Packwood WA

10/05/2026

Mt. Rainier is looking fine this fall! 😍

PSA: Summer has left the chat and chlorophyll is OUT. Xanthophylls, carotenes, and anthocyanins are IN.

As daylight shrinks and temperatures sink, fall is officially fashioning up on the mountain—and it's giving looks courtesy of chemistry. Plants have been preparing for abscission (aka “cutting off”), restricting the movement of sugars between leaf and stem. As chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments finally get their moment in the spotlight: xanthophylls pop off in gold, carotenes in orange, and anthocyanins in red.

Heading to the trail? Time for a fit check! Keep an eye on the forecast, bring layers, and pack the 10 Essentials. Remember: there’s no bad weather, just poor preparation.

Every fall serves something different, with weather, drought, and early frost shaping the season’s palette. What looks will you be serving?

NPS Photo / Filo Merid

08/30/2026

We hope to see you at Packtoberfest Wiener Walk
September 19 starting at 10am at the Packwood Schoolhouse.
12990 US Hwy 12, Packwood.

08/27/2026

Looking for a short but big view hike on Mt Rainier, AND a spot to swim at the end? Consider Bench and Snow lakes trail. Around a 2hr roundtrip. Arrive early or late as parking is limited.
Come stay at Daffodil Cottage and Explore!

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08/02/2026

Looking for a short hike with big views of Mt Rainier? Consider Naches Peak Loop. 2.5miles. @

08/01/2026

We’ve upgraded the rocking chairs on the back porch. A great spot for morning coffee before heading to Mt Rainier!

We have a few days available to book in the latter half of August.

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07/18/2026

Looking for something different to do in the Packwood area? How about panning for GOLD!!
Contact Keith Hodges with Packwood Prospecting for a demo and more information. We had a blast learning the basics recently.

07/12/2026

Morning cuppa on the back porch at Daffodil Cottage. A few dates still available this summer.

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07/11/2026

Wildflowers are out at Mt Rainier! This is Dewey Lake, a 7 mile round trip just outside the park.
Come stay in Packwood and explore!

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06/19/2026

Want a hike with a swim at the end? Don’t want to wait in traffic in Mount Rainier park? Try Packwood lake! 9 miles round trip!

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06/10/2026

Early season day hiking option at Mt Rainier: Owy Lakes. It was pouring so we didn’t make it to the lakes but saw lots of waterfalls on this easy hike.

Consider staying in Packwood, Daffodil Cottage has a few dates left in August:

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