Tag: Mount Rainier NP
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Exploring Mount Rainier: A Day of Alternative Hikes
July 24, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 64 of 170 Today, we returned to the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. We were so disappointed that we couldn’t hike in the Paradise area today, especially after our last visit to the park, which brought back fond memories of hiking in the snow. This time, we…
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Hiking the Owyhigh Lakes Trail, a Must-Do Near Mount Rainier
June 21, 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 31 of 170 Today, Mount Rainier was covered in snow, with five inches reported, and likely more at higher elevations. The conditions were severe enough that upon our arrival at the park, we found it closed. We continued north on State Route 123, which borders the park on its…
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Hiking the Bench Lake and Snow Lake Trail at Mount Rainier, an Unforgettable Hike
June 19, 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 29 of 170 Today, we hiked the Bench Lake and Snow Lake Trail. This was truly an amazing hike, and the effort we invested in traversing its 3 miles and 472 feet of elevation gain was minimal compared to the rewards we received. The trail offers continuous views of…
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Exploring the Old-Growth Forests of Mount Rainier’s East Side Trail
June 18, 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 28 of 170 Today, we hiked the Mount Rainier East Side Trail, which is about half a mile from the Stevens Entrance on the park’s east side. While we only hiked 6.4 miles, the East Side Trail is ideal for backpacking around the volcano. It’s a 33.3-mile route with…
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Exploring Mount Rainier National Park: A Glimpse of Nature’s Majesty
June 17. 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 27 of 170 This week has certainly been a highlight of our trip: our long-awaited visit to Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is an awe-inspiring sight; its summit, at 14,410 feet, dwarfs the nearby mountains in the Cascade Range, which are beautiful in their own right. Mount Rainier,…