Articles of category "Mount Rainier National Park, WA"

Mt. Rainier is a beautifully structured active volcano in Washington State. Travelers flock to this mountain throughout the year. Enjoyment for all ages reaches high standards. Mount Rainier Park is delightful, well managed and will be breathtaking for all who ventures here. Magnificent Mt. Rainier is part of the Cascade Range, standing at an amazing 14,411 ft., the highest mountain in Washington.

The Mount Rainier National Park, located in Washington centers around the 14,420-foot tall Mt. Rainer. The park offers a fantastic opportunity for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and climbing. Lush forests and flowery meadows surround the mountain, which is covered in 35 square miles of snow and ice. The park also contains several scenic waterfalls, as well as many pristine lakes and rivers.