Le parc national du Mont Rainier (en anglais : Mount Rainier National Park) est un parc national américain situé dans l'État de Washington dans le Nord-Ouest des États-Unis.
Couvrant une superficie de près de 956 km2, ce parc est célèbre pour le mont Rainier. Cet imposant stratovolcan, dont le sommet culmine à plus de 4 000 m, appartient au massif de la chaîne des Cascades.
L'occupation humaine de la région remonte à près de 8 000 ans, lorsque des Paléoaméricains l'arpentent pour chasser et pratiquer la cueillette. Après l'arrivée des premiers explorateurs d'origine européenne, les tribus locales de langues salish sont très touchées par des épidémies de variole amenée sur le continent par les colons dès la fin du XVIIIe siècle.
La région devient le cinquième parc national américain le 2 mars 1899 durant la présidence de William McKinley. Administré par le National Park Service, dont la mission est de protéger ses richesses naturelles et culturelles, le parc abrite plus de 1 000 espèces végétales et plus de 300 espèces de vertébrés.
The most beautiful park there is to see! The massive mountain will make your jaw drop the first time your see her up close. Give yourself a couple days to explore all the different entrances into the park and the different things to do at each side! Paradise is a must visit!
Nature at its best. Where ever you see you will find beauty of nature. Must visit place. If you are into hiking, best national park to do so. Every time we hi, we find something new. Exploring mt.Rainier is the best activity for us in summer. Many lakes, rivers, views points, waterfalls and hiking spots. Also, there are nice camp grounds. We spent 2 days camping near white river. It was a beautiful experience. If you love nature a d want to be outdoors, this is the place to go.
Washington state is completely full of natural wonders and Mount Mount Rainier NP is no exception. This park exceptionally beautiful with Mount Rainier playing host to the many visitors to come to the base of the mountain in a town literally named “Paradise!” Called the Alps of the American Cascade mountain range. It’s a must see if you’re visiting the beautiful Washington state!
Beautiful park with a nice variety of hiking trails for all levels of hikers. There are many different places within the park to hike, not just at Paradise, which is great for people who want to go somewhere a little quieter.
Beautiful national park, I love mt. Rainier, water falls and creek along the road to paradise and sunset trail. I would love to come back again in the future and spend more time to finish all the trail.
Breathtaking views. Well kept trails. Come early to miss the traffic and stay all day. Amazing park. I'll be back soon.
The drive up the mountain was intense, especially driving through the fog. The road is tight and winding, also no guard rails to protect you from the drop. Despite all that anxiety, the views you receive from this magical place are 1000% worth it. It is truly a place I wish I could stay forever. Walking up the mountain feeling the wind become colder and air become thinner is something else. It was pretty foggy that day, so we were able to actually walk through the mist. Never experienced anything else quite like it. Definitely recommend. It’s not an easy hike tho fyi. Photos do not do justice. 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲
Gorgeous! Ummmmm....where to start! So much to see here. Nothing like it anywhere else. The mountain, Herself, is majestic but there is so much else to see and explore: lookouts, waterfalls, glaciers, old growth forest, lakes, rivers, wildlife, and meadows, and wildflowers. Bring a camera and capture your special moments in time. Be prepared for any kind of weather. Bring water. Enjoy!