Established on March 2, 1899, and located in the northwest portion of Washington state, Mount Rainier National Park was the fifth national park designated in the United States. It contains approximately 368 square miles and includes all of Mount Rainer, a 14,411 foot stratovolcano.
Rising abruptly from the surrounding land, Mount Rainier is the highest point in the Cascade Range. It is surrounded by valleys, waterfalls, subalpine wildflower meadows, old growth forests and more then 26 glaciers. Mount Rainer is a popular peak for climbing and of the 10,000 some odd attempts per year only about 25% are successful.
Besides mountain climbing, outdoor activities include scenic drives, bicycling, fishing, boating and hiking.
Rising abruptly from the surrounding land, Mount Rainier is the highest point in the Cascade Range. It is surrounded by valleys, waterfalls, subalpine wildflower meadows, old growth forests and more then 26 glaciers. Mount Rainer is a popular peak for climbing and of the 10,000 some odd attempts per year only about 25% are successful.
Besides mountain climbing, outdoor activities include scenic drives, bicycling, fishing, boating and hiking.
Welcome to Mount Rainuer National Park!
Mt. Rainier rising above the rest.
One of the many waterfalls in the park.
A perspective of size.
One of the many glaciers on Mt. Rainer.
From across the valley.
Same view.
A closer view of some glaciers.
Tall trees and even taller mountains.
Snow and ice capped peak against a crystal clear sky.
Some of the beautiful wildflowers.
More wildflowers.
Mt. Rainier seen from across a wildflower meadow.
Another sense of the size of Mt. Rainier.
Stunning beauty.