One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

Like Yellowstone National Park, with its multiple entrances, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State has four main entrances plus one other, less-traveled, entrance into park boundaries. Each ...

Mount Rainier National Park was established in 1899, making it the nation's fifth national park. Its dominating feature is, of course, the 14,410-foot-tall active volcano for which it is named.

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

The national park isn’t just home to your fuzzy ... Coyotes are agile creatures that play the part of the wily trickster in Mount Rainier’s grand theatre of wilderness. With their piercing ...

Thinking about taking a trip to Mount Rainier National Park this winter ... Park - 5.87 deaths per 10 million visitors Grand Canyon National Park - 5.45 deaths per 10 million visitors But what ...

One of the most successful outcomes was a wonderful 2019 visit to the park for day workers and their families, jointly organized by Seattle’s Casa Latina, Mount Rainier, and WNPF. This is an activity ...

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 ...

369.3 sq. mi. Suitable climate for these species is currently available in the park. This list is derived from National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring data and eBird observations. Note, however, ...

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 ...