In the Seattle Area, we have a saying the “Mount’s out!” That’s short hand for we have a clear view of Mt Rainier. My mom loved the mount so we are regular visitors a few times a year. My kids can now say they have hiked parts of it. Take the time and visit a park near you, the memories created are timeless.
Sincerely,
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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