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The Series | Bremerton | Day Trips | The Mountain
The Series | Bremerton | Day Trips | Mount Rainier National Park That is what we call it. When you relocate to the Pacific Northwest you will here people talk about "the mountain". You will hear the phrase "the mountain is out today" and "have you seen the mountain today". The mountain they are talking about is Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier dominates the skyline from the urban areas of Puget Sound to the eastern wine country of Washington State. I have only been to Mt Rainier in the summer time. I have hiked a couple of the trails with my boys. Even if you aren't into hiking you will enjoy this day trip because just getting to Mt Rainier is a treat in itself. Mount Rainer is 14,4100 feet in elevation with 26 major glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, over 100 varieties of wildflowers and approximately 56 species of mammals including deer, elk, goats, black bears, cougars, red fox and others. The park encompasses 370 square miles and is the tallest of the Cascade Mountain Range volcanoes. Yes Mt. Rainier is a volcano.
The park also offers over 240 miles of trails. There are trails for all ages and abilities. You can "stroll" a trail of less than one mile or you can go on the 93- mile Wonderland Trail. I have "strolled" the easy trail with several older family members. It is amazing what you can see. Sunrise Day Lodge & Visitor Center is on the northeast corner of the park. This is the highest peak you can reach by car and is 6400 feet. The center is open between June to mid-September. This side of the park is in Mt Rainier's rain shadow and has a drier climate. Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center is opened year round and is located at Paradise. Here you can view exhibits on geology, glaciers, flora and fauna. There are also places where you can stay for a mini vacation. National Park Inn has 25 guest rooms and a restaurant. Paradise Inn will re-open this May after a renovation project. This is a great day trip and can also be a very great several day vacation. Check out these websites for more information on lodging and rental equipment. www.mt-rainier.com and http://www.mount.rainier.national-park.com Things you can do on Mount Rainier Back packing
Bicycling
Bird watching
Boating
Camping
Cross-country skiing
Fising
Hiking
Horseback riding
Hot tubbing
Hunting
Mountain climbing
Picnic
Snowmobile
Snow shoeing
Wildlife viewing
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