Visit Rainier Blog

Mt. Rainer is revered for its extensive wildflower displays. During the summer months when the meadows are in peak bloom a hike to Dege Peak can yield sightings of approximately 20 varieties of blooms on our 4.2 miles out and back journey from the Sunrise parking lot. ...

Dave Meadows, Animal Keeper at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park gives an insider tour of the wonders of his job and his reasons for loving life in the shadow of Mount Rainier. ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. This time we're featuring old friends reconnecting during a trip to Mt. Rainier. ...

Here we get to know Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa who grew up in the mountains of Nepal and moved to the Rainier region in 2008. He has climbed Everest 15 times - including a speed record of under 11 hours - and has summited Mount Rainier 94 times...and counting.  ...

Dave Meadows, Animal Keeper at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park gives an insider tour of the wonders of his job and his reasons for loving life in the shadow of Mount Rainier. ...

Growing up in the shadow of Rainier - or 'Tahoma' as it is known in the Lushootseed language - Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribal Member Jeffrey Thomas has spent much of his life reacquainting himself with his historical homelands and working to protect them. ...

Growing up in the shadow of Rainier - or 'Tahoma' as it is known in the Lushootseed language - Muckleshoot Tribal Member Jeffrey Thomas has spent much of his life reacquainting himself with his historical homelands and working to protect them. ...

Here we get to know Wildflower Ecologist Elli Theobald who has spent more than 6 years working with a team of scientists to catalog, map and better understand the more than 200 wildflower species found in Mount Rainier National Park.  ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Find yourself at Mt. Rainier. Here, a wanderlust-filled traveler finds friends, beauty and love as he discovers the wonders of the Rainier ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we focus on family. From the waters of the Puget Sound to the forests and vistas of 'The Mountain', the Rainier region offers the beauty ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we get to get to know Annie Kilby, National Park Service Education Ranger. ...

Cascade Huckleberries are deep blue and are found in sub-alpine coniferous woods and alpine meadows at elevations between 2,000-6,000 feet. They are extremely flavorful due to high concentrations of esters and ketones, and are usually ripe in August. ...

Read the full story of a 12-day hike along the Eastside Trail with Craig Romano.  ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we discover - The Meaning of the Mountain ...

Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Meet the People of Rainier - Kim Kircher, Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol.  ...

Fall color around Mt. Rainier is best enjoyed in September and October, as crowds have gone and snow hasn’t yet fallen, so most thoroughfares remain open.  Skate Creek Road between Packwood and Ashford offers a host of autumn hues and miles of twisty pavement, pleasing for both ...

Road Trip on the Chinook Scenic Byway ...

An Early Season Trek at Naches Peak ...