Mount Rainier is an active Cascade volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and glacial ice. The 14,410' mountain is surrounded by lush old …See more
I only spent half a day here, but wish I could have stayed much longer! Mt. Rainier National Park protects its namesake mountain, with its numerous glaciers, as well as the surrounding meadows and fo… Full review by phvi2617
Oct 6, 2023
Wonderful, visit early in the day to have time to check out different hiking trails . We arrive later in the afternoon and ran out of time to enjoy the stunning views and wildlife. Full review by 532amyv
Sep 24, 2023
We visited in September, the parking lots were still fairly crowded, but the roads weren’t bad. Once you got out of your car, there is so much space that it’s easy to avoid any crowds or people if yo… Full review by lilirishstar
Is the tour still available with the closure of the road into the park? We are planning to go to Seattle in the middle of March 2020 and we are interested in this tour (gourmet and wine lunch, 235.00).
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Your best bet would be to check with the tour operator. They will know and should not book unless they can deliver. I was ther in late summer so not concerned.
Hello. We are heading to the Ashford side for a weekend getaway in October. Anything we absolutely must do or see? Do you recommend booking a hiking tour or should we just wing it on our own? We will have a car and are willing to drive. Than you :)
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Agree with previous answer. There is information about trails in NPS website and others. We had an idea what trails to hike and discussed with Park Ranger which was helpful as one of …
Agree with previous answer. There is information about trails in NPS website and others. We had an idea what trails to hike and discussed with Park Ranger which was helpful as one of the trails had ice/snow and he recommended against it so we modified our plan. Truly a beautiful Park.
I am planning a road trip next summer (July or Aug) from Houston to Mount Rainier NP. Can anyone provide me any suggestions on any must see places between Houston and Mt Rainier? TIA.
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Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving …
Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving lodging places or staying at one and traveling? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. TIA!
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When was the park established?
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Congress established Mount Rainier National Park on March 2, 1899, reaffirming the nation's intent to set aside certain areas of outstanding scenic and scientific value for the enjoyment...
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