If you only do one hike in Mount Rainier National Park this summer, make it this one. This trail is a great introduction to the park for first timers, and one of the more beautiful day hikes that we’ve done: The Skyline Loop Trail.🏔 This 5.5-mile hike is one of the most iconic and popular trails in the park. If you haven’t been before, it starts along a paved path from the Paradise Visitor Center and takes you through subalpine meadows and wildflowers, along with some awesome mountain vistas, a

At Mount Rainier, the first day of fall means colorful foliage, impressive mushrooms, cool crisp air, and animals preparing for winter. No pumpkin spice here! NPS video of a caterpillar with a montage of photos of fall foliage, mushrooms, Mount Rainier, and woolly caterpillars. | Mount Rainier National Park

Fall at Mt. Rainier is such a special time. Enjoy the remarkable display of color, the cool weather and the less-crowded trails. There is so much to do in Rainier in the fall. *Take a scenic drive. *Enjoy a fall hike. *Savor in local spirits, wine, brews or coffee. *See the park from horseback. *Cuddle up in a cozy cabin. Visit Rainier is your go-to resource for experiencing this incredibly diverse region. | Visit Rainier - Official Mt. Rainier Organization