Mount Rainier National Park

First visited by John Muir on August 8, 1888, Mount Rainer became America's 5th National Park through an act of congress in 1899. Mount Rainier is the largest volcano in the Cascade Range, rising 14,411 feet into the sky. It is home to numerous glaciers, including America's largest glacier by volume. Countless waterfalls, subalpine wildflower meadows, and lakes dominate the landscape surround this mountain. The Paradise area features stunning overlooks and trails to high alpine wildflower meadows. On a calm day, the waters of Reflection Lake reflect amazing colors at sunset and sunrise. The Sunrise area on the east side of the park offers stunning views of the Emmons Glacier with hundreds of acres of wildflower meadows. No matter where you go in Mount Rainer, you are sure to experience the same alpine beauty John Muir once did.

"Midnight Magic," Comet C/2020 F3 (Neowise) over Mount Rainier and Reflection Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Comet C/2020 F3 (Neowise) reflects in the still waters of Reflection Lake as it shines brightly in the skies above Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park.
"Hidden Gem," Falls Creek Falls on Mt Rainer, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Falls Creek Falls in Mount Rainier National Park
"Alpine Serenity," Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
The setting sun reflects off Mount Rainer's west slope as Lenticular Clouds form around its peak at Sunset. The still waters of Reflection Lake capture the serene beauty of the Alpine setting with a stunning reflection.
"Rainier Reflections," Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Lenticular Clouds form over Mount Rainier as it reflects in the waters of Reflection Lakes at Sunset.

"Twins," Mt Rainier and Reflection Lake at Sunset, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Alpenglow begins to set in over Mount Rainer and Reflection Lakes as the sun sets in the west.
"Crowned Jewel," Mt Rainier and Reflection Lake at Sunset, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Alpenglow begins to set in over Mount Rainer and Reflection Lakes at Sunset as the sun sets in the west.

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Mount Rainier National Park