Paradise Inn, “One of the Great Lodges of the West,” as its website proclaims, sits below Mount Rainier with direct access to the renowned Skyline Trail. It’s known to be a rustic experience and expensive, but it’s the one lodge in Paradise with an unbeatable location. So is it worth staying there? Paradise Inn is […]
Mount Rainier has an argument for the best natural wildflower show in the United States. Year after year diverse wildflowers sprout below Mount Rainier’s summit and become a sought-after display for photographers and visitors alike. The question is, when and where can you see these wildflowers in Mount Rainier? The best time and place to […]
Are you heading to Mount Rainier National Park this summer and curious about which entrance you should use and how you should approach the new timed entry system? There are three entrances to Mount Rainier: Nisqually, White River and Steven Canyon. Taking the Stevens Canyon Entrance will provide the easiest access to the main attractions […]
One day, I heard someone say “Why would I go hiking in Mount Rainier? All the hikes are on the mountain, right?” I’m here to tell you that is wrong. Mount Rainier provides a diverse set of over 150 hiking trails from easy flat day hikes, to difficult full-day trails and mountaineering. I’ve made a […]
