Rainier National Park 1922

Blue, white, and black stripes around the rim with black text on the white stripe and a color painted illustration of Mount Rainier in the center

Mount Rainier National Park is in western Washington state and hosts the most prominent peak in the Cascade Mountain Range. It was established in 1899 and is the fifth park in the United States national park system. The Stratovolcano mountain has a summit of 14,410 feet and is surrounded by valleys, waterfalls, forests, meadows, and 280 species of wildlife. Mount Rainier has 28 named glaciers and many unnamed snowfields. 

Rainier is a popular site for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In February of 1922, the first winter ascent of the mountain was completed and filmed. In the warmer seasons, hiking and climbing are frequent activities. In the late summer, wildflowers heavily decorate the scenery. The park sees approximately 1.4 million visitors per year. Its visitor centers are called Sunrise, Paradise Jackson, and Ohanapecosh. Paradise is the most visited section, offering exhibits, ranger programs, films, and an historic inn.