- State: WA
- NPCA Region: Northwest
- Est. Date: 1899
Air Quality Conditions
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Unsatisfactory
Health
Unsatisfactory
Nature
Significant Concern
Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's wild landscape feels much further from civilization. The forests, parkland, wetlands, lakes and rivers offer 260 miles of trails and varied habitat to dozens of plant and animal species.
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Press Release
Environment groups warn air tour plans threaten Washington national parks
Allowing and expanding low-flying air tours throughout Olympic and Mount Rainier national parks would disturb parks’ natural quiet
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Magazine Article
Musical Mountaineering
A tuneful duo spreads joy one alpine allegro and sunrise sonata at a time.
My Park Story
Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park
My name is Mike and I am a medically retired combat veteran living in the Pacific Northwest. Riding my Harley and spending time on the Mountain are two things that help me reconnect and recenter. It was here I got the idea to ride to 22 national parks in 22…
More about Mount Rainier
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Read more about Urban Stargazing: See More of the Universe at Night
Blog Post Urban Stargazing: See More of the Universe at Night Longer nights and clearer skies during winter make it an ideal season for stargazing, and fortunately, some national parks offer dark skies near major urban areas.
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Read more about Naming Matters
Magazine Article Naming Matters Should Devils Tower be called Bear Lodge? Is Tacoma a better moniker than Mount Rainier? Around the country, activists are fighting to change place names they deem offensive, hurtful or arbitrary, and national parks are frequently the targets of these campaigns.
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Read more about The Ranger Project
Magazine Article The Ranger Project The stargazers, climbers, paddlers, teachers, naturalists, historians, scientists, rescuers, protectors and dreamers of the National Park Service.
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Read more about 10 (Truly) Hidden National Park Gems
Blog Post 10 (Truly) Hidden National Park Gems Many of the national parks’ wonders are out in plain sight, but some are nearly impossible to see. Here are 10 of those frustratingly out-of-reach attractions as well as easier-to-get-to alternatives.
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We love all of them and we hope they are all still around when our four grandkids are old enough to visit them. — John & Cathy
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Read more about Your Favorite Park Photos and Stories
Blog Post Your Favorite Park Photos and Stories People around the country have shared some of their most poignant and intriguing moments in national parks on NPCA’s recently relaunched MyParkStory site.
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Read more about Fuel Your Park Adventure: 10 Great Restaurants Near National Parks
Blog Post Fuel Your Park Adventure: 10 Great Restaurants Near National Parks Restaurants just outside national parks can be destinations in their own right. Our staff recommends 10 eateries where you can enjoy local delicacies.
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Read more about The 17 Parks Where Entrance Fees Could Skyrocket — and What You Can Do
Blog Post The 17 Parks Where Entrance Fees Could Skyrocket — and What You Can Do A new Trump administration proposal could put popular national park vacations out of financial reach for some families. You can speak out against this plan.
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Read more about Reappearing Act
Magazine Article Reappearing Act The elusive fisher is making its way back to the Northwest with a little help from its friends.
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Read more about A Yogi’s Guide to the National Parks
Blog Post A Yogi’s Guide to the National Parks Experiencing America’s natural wonders in 9 poses
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Read more about 9 Wildlife Success Stories
Blog Post 9 Wildlife Success Stories National parks provide critical habitat for a variety of animals—in some cases, they are the only places that threatened or endangered species have left to call home. If those species disappear from a part of the country, parks can play an important role in bringing them back. Here are nine animals that have been reintroduced to their native habitats in national parks.
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Read more about Mount Rainier National Park's Air Tour Management Plan
Letter Mount Rainier National Park's Air Tour Management Plan Scoping comments on the Environmental Assessment guiding development of Mount Rainier National Park's Air Tour Management Plan
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