Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park in the Cascade Range of Washington protects a 14,411-foot active stratovolcano encircled by the most extensive single-peak glacier system in the contiguous United States, with 26 named glaciers covering over 36 square miles. The subalpine meadows of Paradise and Sunrise burst into wildflower bloom from July through August, drawing visitors to trails that wind through lupine, paintbrush, and bistort below the glaciated summit. The mountain is one of the most photographed peaks in North America, offering mirrored reflections in Reflection Lakes during calm mornings.