For thousands of years, the area surrounding Mount Rainier has been inhabited by several Indigenous peoples, who traditionally hunted and gathered animals and plants in Mount Rainier's forests and …

Nov 13, 2025 · An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest …

Dec 11, 2025 · Mount Rainier, highest mountain (14,410 feet [4,392 meters]) in the state of Washington, U.S., and in the Cascade Range. It lies about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the city of Tacoma, …

Plan your winter getaway to the Mount Rainier Region. Find winter activities, scenic drives, cozy cabins, and holiday events.

Aug 25, 2025 · Mount Rainier is considered a Very High Threat volcano according to the USGS National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) based on many factors including the types of hazards and …

Mar 18, 2021 · In 1792, Captain George Vancouver named the peak Mount Rainier in honor of his friend Rear Admiral Peter Rainier Jr, a man who never set foot on the mountain. The closest that Rainier …

Sep 23, 2019 · A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s. One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became …

Oct 16, 2025 · Mount Rainier National Park is 97 percent wilderness and marked by a stunning, sleeping volcano named Mount Rainier. This national park is filled with fields of wildflowers, alpine meadows, …

An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount …

The purpose of Mount Rainier National Park is to protect and preserve unimpaired the majestic icon of Mount Rainier, a glaciated volcano, along with its natural and cultural resources, values, and …