Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Vicinity: Southwestern Washington State
- US County of Lewis County, WA in Washington
- US County of Pierce County in Washington
An Icon on the Horizon
Ascending to 14410 feet (4392 m) above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous USA, spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier's lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park's ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. - NPS