Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park

Growing up in NC, Mount Rainier was never really on my radar until my brother accepted a job offer in Seattle. Visiting him for the first time, we all hiked as a family and truly it was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever gone through. Walking along the skyline trail reminded me of the things I love: community, nature, and everything in between.

Sincerely,
Jason

Mount Rainier National Park

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's wild landscape feels much further from civilization. The forests, parkland, wetlands, lakes and rivers offer 260 miles of trails and varied habitat to dozens of plant and animal species.

State(s): Washington

Established: 1899

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