Dozens of glaciers, old growth forests, pristine alpine meadows, delicate wildflowers, volcanic hazards, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife only begin to define Mt. Rainier National Park. Named in May 1872 by Captain George Vancouver for his friend, English Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, Mt. Rainier is the park's signature landmark and Washington State's tallest peak at 14410 feet in elevation. It is also the highest peak in the Cascade Mountain Range. The park was established by Congress in 1899 as the nation's fifth national park.
Mt. Rainier and headwaters of Nisqually River.
Mt. Rainier and headwaters of Nisqually River.
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