Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier is a giant snow-capped volcano that rises high above the forests of western Washington. The national park around it is full of wildflower meadows, waterfalls, and glaciers you can hike to.
At 14,410 feet it is the tallest peak in Washington, so tall you can see it from Seattle on a clear day. Families love the summer meadow called Paradise, where the ground turns into a carpet of colorful flowers.
Wildflower Meadows
In July and August the meadows explode with purple lupine, red paintbrush, and yellow daisies. Boardwalk trails let little kids walk safely right through the flowers.
Glaciers and Snow
Mount Rainier has 25 glaciers, more than any other mountain in the lower United States. Some spots keep their snow all summer long, so you can throw a snowball in July.
Mountain Animals
Keep your eyes open for fuzzy marmots whistling on the rocks, black-tailed deer, and playful chipmunks. Bears and mountain goats live here too, high up on the slopes.