Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park is een nationaal park in de Amerikaanse staat Washington. Bestuurlijk gezien ligt het in Pierce en Lewis County. Het omvat 953 km² rondom de 4392 meter hoge stratovulkaan Mount Rainier, de hoogste bergtop in de Cascade Range.
Op 2 maart 1899 liet president William McKinley het park oprichten. Het was het vijfde nationale park dat in de Verenigde Staten werd opgericht. Het park wordt beheerd door de National Park Service.
Het park wordt gedomineerd door oerbossen, watervallen, subalpiene bloemenweiden en zesentwintig gletsjers. In het park komen ongeveer vijftig verschillende soorten inheemse zoogdieren voor. In de bosrijke gedeeltes van het park leven muildierherten, elanden, zwarte beren, coyotes en rode lynxen. In het afgelegen achterland van het park komt de poema voor. Er zijn ook veel kleinere soorten zoogdieren, zoals stekelvarkens, eekhoorns, wasberen en boommarters. De vogelpopulatie bevat meer dan honderdveertig soorten. De grootst voorkomende vogelsoort is de steenarend, de kolibrie is de kleinste.
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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!
a week ago -
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.
22 hours ago -
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!
a week ago -
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.
2 days ago -
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.
3 days ago -
Breathtaking views. Well kept trails. Come early to miss the traffic and stay all day. Amazing park. I'll be back soon.
6 days ago -
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. 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲
6 days ago -
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!
2 days ago