2024年10月30日 · An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes.

2024年9月3日 · Covering almost three hundred seventy square miles, the park is home to not only iconic Mount Rainier but thousands of acres of pristine wilderness made up of everything from subalpine meadows and old growth forest to glacier carved valleys and a volcanic peak.

2024年10月2日 · Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! Start planning your visit by using the links below to learn about Mount Rainier.

2023年9月21日 · Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for scenic drives, hiking, and mountain climbing. Most roads are open from late May to early October and all provide stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails and other sites.

Mount Rainier was the first national park to develop a Mission 66 plan as the park exemplified several nationwide trends – greater use of cars, shorter stays, and growing use overall. The program provided money for new park buildings, roads, and trails to ease congestion and spread use around the park.

2023年12月19日 · Mount Rainier has attracted people to its slopes for millennia, from evidence of prehistoric human use stretching back 9,000 years to the rich history of America's fifth oldest national park. Mount Rainier History

Mount Rainier National Park protects more than 97% of its area as federally designated wilderness. Particularly as urban and rural development expands, the park increases in importance to the region, the nation, and the world as a large island of protected open space where ecosystem processes dominate and opportunities for wilderness recreation ...

Maps of Park and Vicinity. Park Brochure Map - Downloadable map of Mount Rainier National Park from the park brochure in several formats. Other Park Maps - Map of Mount Rainier National Park from the park brochure along with some trail maps from wayside exhibits.

2024年12月18日 · Starting from Reflection Lakes, hike into the Tatoosh Range for excellent views of Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. Enjoy other day hikes in the Paradise area, or learn about more Trails of Mount Rainier.

2023年5月3日 · The park has five developed areas, with three visitor centers, a museum, and several wilderness and climbing centers and ranger stations. There are three main drive-in campgrounds, and two inns that provide lodging within the park.