Established in 1899. 235,625 acres (97% is designated Wilderness).
Includes Mount Rainier (14,410'), an active volcano encased in over 35
square miles of snow and ice. The park contains outstanding examples of
old growth forests and sub-alpine meadows.
Whether hiking on its flanks, climbing its summit, snow-shoeing or
cross-country skiing on its slopes, camping along its glacier-fed rivers,
photographing wildflower displays in sub-alpine meadows, or just admiring
the view, nearly two million people come to enjoy the grandeur and beauty
of Mount Rainier each year.
