We have been on two trips of one week each to Mt. Rainier. The first time we camped at Ohanpecosh and the second time at Cougar Rock. Both trips were in August, one at the beginning and one at the end of August. While camping at Ohanapecosh, we enjoyed hikes at the Grove of the Patriarchs, Silver Falls, Naches Peak,... more

The beauty of this place is breathtaking! Growing up on the east coast, we had never seen a mountain anything like this. One of the best places to explore the mountain is the area surrounding the Paradise Inn. There are several trails nearby, all worth the walk. They could be a little challenging if you're not used to climbing, but... more

We've done a lot of traveling, and hiking, in Ireland and New Zealand and I have to admit that Mt. Rainier is as beautiful as either...which is saying plenty. The combination of the spectacular mountain (on a sunny day), the gorgeous alpine meadows, and the lack of crowds after Labor Day made for a truly enchanting experience. There are hikes... more

We visited Mt. Rainier at the end of our 9 day trip to North West, this is after being at Mt. St. Helens and ONP and were totally blown away by the beauty of the meadows and the Mountain. We visited Paradise on a warm sunny August weekend, we wished we had planned on spending more time at Mt. Rainier. more

This is the second trip we have made to the Paradise meadows in July-Aug. The blooming meadows are incredible. Well worth going way out of your way for. And this whole area is a hikers paradise. Great trails of all levels. more

We took a weekend trip to Mount Rainier during July. The weather was beautiful and the clouds stayed away from the mountaintops. We went to the Paradise side of the park the first day. We recommend taking the FREE shuttle up to the top. Parking is a nightmare! The drivers gave out bits of information as we passed various sights.... more

Mount Rainier National Park is a gorgeous place. Any traveler can enjoy the mountain's grandeur without having to be an experienced mountain climber. The visitor's centers offer amazing views from the comfort of a heated building. However, be prepared for snow and view-obstructing clouds to move in at any moment. The clouds moved in quickly while leaving the park, making... more

March 30, 2009 - We chose the Carbon River Entrance (NW Corner) because it was the only entrance into the park that was open closest to Tacoma that time of year. You must know, however (and we knew this before going), that in 2006 torrential flooding destoyed Carbon River Road within the park and you must now park your car... more

When I visited Mt. Rainier, I went after the Labor Day weekend and had a fantastic time! There are very few people in the park, so you can take hikes on many trails (Grove of the Patriarchs for example) and not see anyone for almost an hour! It also means that there are less vehicles on the roads, so if... more