Parks Collecting contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

7 Must-Do Easy Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

PEAK AND WATERFALL WITH TXT Easy hikes in Mount Rainier National park

Did you know you can see a 1,000-year-old tree, an active glacier, and wildflower meadows all in one day without breaking a sweat? Mount Rainier National Park’s gentle trails make these wonders accessible to just about everyone, from toddlers to grandparents.Ā  I’ve spent loads of time exploring Mount Rainier’s easier paths, and I’m always amazed …

Read more

Closest Airport to Mount Rainier National Park

View of mountains covered with snow surrounded by trees, with the text, Closest Airport To Mount Rainier National Park.

When you’re planning your trip to Mount Rainier National Park, one of the things you’ll need to decide is where to fly into.Ā  In this guide, we’ll look at the nearest airport to Mount Rainier National Park.Ā  ā€¼ļø It’s worth noting that although this is the closest airport to Mount Rainier National Park, it may …

Read more

20 Best Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

A man walking on a trail surrounded by trees and in front of him is a huge snow-capped mountain, with the text that says, Best Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier National Park is stunning – especially when the sky is clear and the meadows of wildflowers are in bloom.Ā Ā Ā  There are several main areas of the park, and each of them are laced with multiple intersecting trails, so there are hikes at Mt Rainier National Park of all lengths and difficulties.Ā Ā  Here, you’ll …

Read more

Hiking The Skyline Trail, Mt Rainier National Park: Complete Guide

View of a trail surrounded with trees and grassfields and mountains in the background, with the text, Skyline Trail Mount Rainier National Park.

There is no place no earth more appropriately named than Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.Ā  The area has several amazing hiking trails, but the most popular – and most famous – trail in Mount Rainier National Park is the Skyline Trail.Ā Ā Ā  Close ups of a glacier; picture-perfect views of Mount Rainier; panoramic vistas of …

Read more

How To Get to Mount Rainier National Park: Complete Guide

View of a concrete road surrounded by trees and rocks and a snow-capped mountain in the background, with the text, How to Get to Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier National Park is one of three national parks in Washington. Expect to see stunning mountain areas, majestic volcanoes, and lush forest areas. And of course, the park is centered around Mt. Rainier, the highest peak in the Cascade Range.Ā  Figuring out how to go to Mount Rainier National Park is an essential part …

Read more

Planning a Trip to Mount Rainier National Park: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

View of snow-capped mountains, with the text, 7 Mistakes To Avoid in Mount Rainier National Park.

There is plenty of information around about planning a trip to Mt Rainier National Park.Ā  (For all sorts of information about what to know before going to Mount Rainier National Park, check out my Mt Rainier National Park Travel Guides.) The thing is that most of it focuses on what you should do.Ā  This guide …

Read more

10 Fun Facts About Mount Rainier National Park

View of a lake and behind are trees and a snow-capped mountain, with the text, 10 Fun Facts About Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier National Park is centered around the mountain that gives the park its name.Ā  It’s famous for spectacular mountain views, glaciers, and the millions of wildflowers that burst into bloom on the subalpine meadows in summer.Ā Ā  Would you like to learn more about this wonderful park?Ā  Let’s take a look at some interesting facts …

Read more

The Airports near Mount Rainier National Park

View of tall buildings and behind is a snow-capped mountain, with the text, "The Airports Near Mount Rainier National Park."

So, you’re planning to see Mount Rainier National Park?Ā  With the towering mountain that gives the park its name – the highest peak in the Cascade Range- and the meadows of summer wildflowers, it’s a great scenic park you to visit with plenty of great hikes.Ā Ā  One of three national parks in Washington, Mt Rainier …

Read more