Mount Rainier - Wikipedia
For thousands of years, the area surrounding Mount Rainier has been inhabited by several Indigenous peoples, who traditionally hunted and gathered animals and plants in Mount Rainier's forests and …
Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Nov 13, 2025 · An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest …
Mount Rainier | National Park, History, Eruptions, & Map | Britannica
Dec 10, 2025 · Mount Rainier, highest mountain (14,410 feet [4,392 meters]) in the state of Washington, U.S., and in the Cascade Range. It lies about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the city of Tacoma, …
Visit Rainier | Official Site Of Mt. Rainier Tourism
Plan your winter getaway to the Mount Rainier Region. Find winter activities, scenic drives, cozy cabins, and holiday events.
Newest Volcano Notice Including Mount Rainier
Aug 25, 2025 · Mount Rainier is considered a Very High Threat volcano according to the USGS National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) based on many factors including the types of hazards and …
Everything to know about Mount Rainier National Park
Sep 23, 2019 · A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s. One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became …
14 Amazing Things to Do in Mount Rainier National Park
Mar 18, 2021 · In 1792, Captain George Vancouver named the peak Mount Rainier in honor of his friend Rear Admiral Peter Rainier Jr, a man who never set foot on the mountain. The closest that Rainier …
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should
1 day ago · Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.
Mount Rainier National Park - WA.gov
An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount …
Mount Rainier | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Mount Rainier, the highest peak in the Cascade Range at 4,392m (14,410 ft), forms a dramatic backdrop to the Puget Sound region.