Head to the Jackson Visitor Center in Paradise, picking up a map here ... the Skyline Loop Trail is such a well-loved hike.

This map shows you different parts of the ... The trailhead to Skyline Trail Mount Rainier starts at Paradise Visitor Center. If hiking the trail counterclockwise, you’ll find the trailhead ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal ... The park’s most visited area is Paradise on the mountain’s south side, which owes its name to Martha ...

This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Washington’s Mount Rainier boasts the largest collection of glaciers on a single peak in the contiguous United States.

The best way to get around Mount ... Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

If you have extra time, Paradise is worthwhile ... From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams.