• Mount Rainier peeks through clouds, viewed across subalpine wildflowers and glacial moraine.

    Mount Rainier

    National Park Washington

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  • Winter Access Changes

    Beginning November 27, the road to Paradise from Longmire will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Longmire and the park will remain open seven days a week, barring major storm events. More »

An Icon on the Horizon

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.

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  • The Mount Rainier National Park social media avatar.

    Connect to MountRainierNPS

    http://facebook.com/MountRainierNPS http://twitter.com/MountRainierNPS http://youtube.com/MountRainierNPS http://flickr.com/groups/MountRainierNPS

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  • A still shot from the Mountain webcam taken February 27, 2012.

    Mount Rainier Webcams

    Is the Mountain out? What's the weather like at Paradise? Take a look at our live webcams to find out!

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  • The historic Longmire Administration Building framed by snowy douglas fir.

    Explore Winter at Mount Rainier

    Mount Rainier transforms during winter, revealing a whole new facet of the park to explore. Learn more about winter recreation and travel.

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  • A Volunteer at Mount Rainier National Park.

    Volunteer at Mount Rainier

    Join our team! Participate in upcoming volunteer projects or apply for a long-term internship and other volunteer positions.

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  • Extreme erosion damage to a road during the November 2006 flood.

    Park Notices

    Current information about temporary closures and other advisories.

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  • A hiker at Grand Park in Mount Rainier National Park.

    Hiking & Climbing

    Permits, Reservations, & Information. Everything you need to know for wilderness hiking, camping, and climbing.

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  • Park Ranger Margaret Anderson

    In Memory - Park Ranger Margaret Anderson

    Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson was fatally shot in the line of duty on January 1, 2012.

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  • Mount Rainier Climbing Ranger Nick Hall

    In Memory - Climbing Ranger Nick Hall

    Mount Rainier National Park Climbing Ranger Nick Hall died during a rescue operation on Emmons Glacier on June 21, 2012.

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Did You Know?

A female volunteer works with park staff on revegetation project

In 2012, 1,804 volunteers contributed 74,615 hours of service to Mount Rainier National Park. Find out how you can volunteer at Mount Rainier. More...