Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
Tipsoo Lake- Naches Peak Loop is an easy loop encompassing Naches Peak and offering breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, colorful fields of flowers, and glassy lakes.
Sheep Lake Trail is located in Paradise Area and is accessible fro July till November, but remember to check whether Chinook Pass is open. The length of the trail is 4.2 miles and the elevation gain is only about 400 ft.
Mowich Lake Campground is one of most scenic sites in Mount Rainier National Park. It has wonderful possibilities for outdoor recreation and is located close to Spray Falls, Eunice Lake and Tolmie Peak Lookout.
Tolmie Peak is a 5,940 ft peak in the Mount Rainier area. The peak is situated 2 miles northwest of Mowich Lake and is very popular among hikers.
The Crystal Mountain Resort is a wonderful ski resort, which is located in Crystal Mountain. It is also the largest ski resort in Washington State, which offers its visitors breathtaking views of the mountains and perfect skiing conditions. Crystal Mountain is located in the northwest part of famous Mount Rainier National Park.
Forest Road 52 is also known as Skate Creek Road. It travels between Packwood and Elbe from east to west. This is a paved road that runs through gorgeous forest following amazing Skate Creek. This low elevation forest is home for evergreen and deciduous trees.
Spray Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Mount Rainier. This trail is popular because of its’ well-known alpine meadows full of flowers. Avalanche lilies and other flowers make Spray Park a perfect background for the astounding and close views of Mount Rainier.
Mowich Lake is a glassy and beautiful lake which is nested in a glacial basin in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Mowich Lake is the largest and the deepest in the park and is located at an elevation of 4,929 feet.
Make these weekends unforgettable, bring your camera and take in extremely picturesque Yakima River Canyon Scenic Road. Passing hundreds of miles capture changing views along the Yakima River!
The Glacier Basin Trail is a perfect hike on Mt. Rainier. Originally, it was a mining road that was carved in the late 1800s, but later it was turned into a hiking path. The trail is pretty wide and it takes you through old-growth forest to the Glacier Basin camp site.
Reflection Lakes are the most beautiful lakes in the park. They received its name from a close full reflection of Mount Rainier in its waters. The most picturesque view of Mount Rainier opens at Reflection Lakes. This is one of the most photographed locations in the park.
Mount Rainier is called by Native Americans Tahoma, meaning “the great mountain” and it is really great! This gorgeous and active volcano, with an elevation over 16,000 feet, was formed half a million years ago out of lava and ash. It is also known for 25 majestic glaciers that cover the summit.
It’s just impossible to miss the massive plateau in Mount Rainier National Park. Grand Park, is popular among hikers because of the wonderful views in front of you and numerous wildflowers under your feet. Grand Park is about 1.5 miles long and 0.5 mile wide. This territory is considered to be the flattest on the territory of Mount Rainier National Park.
Visiting Paradise should be the main priority on your to-do-list in Mount Rainier National Park. This area is one of the most visited areas in the park throughout the year. It is very popular among the tourists because Mount Rainier with its glaciers seems to be very close.
This is a short loop trail without any barriers that goes along Takhlakh Lake. It gives the opportunity to the hikers to enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Adams.