Mount Rainier National Park, Washington (WA), USA - Washington state is rich in vertical landscapes, but when the locals say "mountain" it's safe to assume that it's Mount Rainier. This giant, 4,393 m high, rises above the Cascades ridge, and creates its own weather.
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| Mount Rainier National Park Washington State |
Each year, about two million people visit Mount Rainier. Most drive their cars up the winding road to see and admire the high mountain landscapes: the conical peak, the bright blue sky, subalpine meadows covered with bright summer flowers, glaciers descending into deep river valleys with sheer cliffs - 25 glaciers have been preserved in the park to our days. days. Even a short hike takes you away from the crowds of people into the world of giant ancient trees, alpine meadows, fast-moving ice streams and ancient glaciers. The park attracts just as many people in winter as it does in summer with its excellent skiing opportunities.