Mount Rainier National Park

This news story about the first ever moose sighting in Mount Rainier National Park is based on a December 8, 2022, Mount Rainier National Park Facebook post. You can see …

In the heat of summer, waterfall hikes are among the most enjoyable and popular activities in the national parks, especially if the waterfall also happens to have a swimming hole. …

The most glaciated mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Rainier is the source of five major river systems. Its over two dozen glaciers feed numerous streams, creeks and rivers, …

Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view …

When you visit Mount Rainier National Park in summer, this is what your itinerary might look like. This post includes Mount Rainier National Park attractions and activities in the park’s four separate areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh and Sunrise.

Besides wildlife and outdoor adventures, many people visit America’s national parks to see some of the country’s greatest landscapes. While some views require several miles of hiking, there are also many spectacular, easily accessible overlooks and viewpoints in the national parks.

Offering epic day hiking opportunities, great wildlife viewing and stunning scenery, Mount Rainier National Park requires at least two or three days. Luckily, there are a number of frontcountry campgrounds …

Wild mushroom quiche recipe inspired by: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park or New River Gorge National Park) One of the very, very few national parks that …

Visible from many places in Washington State and even northern Oregon, Mount Rainier dominates the Cascade Range. The best views of The Mountain, however, are within its namesake national park. Check out the greatest views of Mount Rainier in this blog post!

Thanks to active wildlife, accessible trails and, especially, brilliant foliage, fall is arguably the best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park. On a fall trip to Mount Rainier, there are many different activities you can do to enjoy the fall colors, from picnicking and berry picking to hiking.

The most abundant bear species in the world, black bears are found all across North America, from Alaska and Canada to the contiguous United States and northern Mexico. Your chances of seeing black bears in the wild are excellent in these national parks.

The Pacific Northwest is home to roaring waterfalls, verdant wildflower-filled valleys and moss-covered rain forests, but also shimmering alpine lakes, enormous glaciers and massive volcanoes. Mount Rainier National Park combines all of that, making it a hiker’s dream destination.

One of America’s most diverse regions, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is home to massive volcanoes, pristine temperate rain forests, high desert plains, sea stack-lined coasts and spectacular mountain ranges. In this post, I talk about the many must-visit Pacific Northwest national parks and offer a couple of suggested road trip itineraries.

Are you ready to swap out your dress shoes for hiking boots and add a backpack to your wedding day wardrobe? Elopements and small weddings in national parks have become increasingly popular recently. Check out the best national parks to elope to or get married at!