Established in 1899, Mount Rainier National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the US. Located in Washington State, the park was established to preserve 236,381 acres, including entire Mount Rainier, a 14,411-foot live volcano. The mountain rises dramatically from the surrounding land, with the highest point in the Cascade Range. The highest point in the park that can be reached by car is 5,400-foot-high Paradise. Mount Rainier National Park is a rich world of valleys, subalpine meadows, waterfalls, 91,000 acres of old-growth forest, and 25 glaciers sliding down the flanks of the volcano. Mount Rainier is an icon in the Washington State landscape and is a popular recreation destination. It is encircled by the spectacular Wonderland Trail and is a popular peak for mountaineering.

Mount Rainier, Washington

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