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How Many Days You Need to Visit Mount Rainier: 2-Day Itinerary

lake with mountain reflection

Sitting at 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. It also receives over 55 feet of snow per year, making it one of the snowiest places on earth. Yet, when the snow melts and the mountain valleys begin to open up, this National Park is perfect […]

Best (and Worst) Times of Year to Visit Mount Rainier (+ Wildflowers)

Mount Rainier in distance behind lake

Mount Rainier National Park is a volatile, high-alpine environment that receives extreme weather and holds winter snowpack until late June. For the best experience when visiting Mount Rainier, it’s important for you to know when to visit the park. For the best experience, Mount Rainier should be visited in late July to early August when […]

Best Places to Camp In and Around Mount Rainier

benches and firepit in campground

Looking for the smell of a campfire? Possibly s’mores with a view under a star-studded Mount Rainier? Mount Rainier has just what you’re looking for, with an array of campgrounds in the area to meet the needs of all different types of campers. The three main campgrounds within Mount Rainier National Park are Cougar Rock, […]

Where to Eat In and Around Mount Rainier

Steak and potatoes with vegetables

Hiking around Mount Rainier can cause you to work up an appetite. This might get you wondering where in the park can you find your next meal? Mount Rainier’s most popular dining option is the historic Paradise Inn Dining Hall, but the surrounding areas in Mount Rainier have excellent and surprisingly diverse dining options that […]

Driving in Mount Rainier: 10 Things You Need to Know

Chinook Pass road

Mount Rainier is a beautiful National Park with wildflowers and mountain views galore, but with the highest accessible elevation sitting at 6,400 feet, the mountain roads of Mount Rainier can be tricky to navigate. One of the most common questions I received was: What is it like when driving through Mount Rainier? Mount Rainier National […]

How to Visit Paradise in Mount Rainier: 10 Things To Do

lake with mountain reflection

While planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park, you may realize that the Paradise Corridor is known as the park’s showstopper. Even with the crowds, every hike, lake, and sunset make it a truly unique place to visit, with access to rich mountaineering and an incredible variety and abundance of wildflowers. My name is […]

How to Visit Sunrise in Mount Rainier: 8 Things To Do 

view of Mount Rainier

If you’re planning a trip to Mount Rainier, you should put aside at least one, maybe two days to explore the Sunrise Corridor. The Sunrise Corridor may be less famous than the Paradise Corridor, but it features some of the best hikes, views, and wildflower valleys in Mount Rainier National Park without nearly as much […]