Narada Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Mount Rainier National Park. Best of all, it is only one-tenth of a mile to the waterfall, which makes it less than a quarter of a mile roundtrip. Narada Falls in Mount Rainier is a must-do stop! The trail to Narada Falls is…
Mount Rainier National Park is one of the oldest parks in the system. It was the fifth park created all the way back in 1899. If you visit Mount Rainier, it is easy to see why this regal place was set aside for future visitors. This park quickly became one of…
The Sunrise Area of Mount Rainier can be really crowded! The reason for the crowds is all the amazing hikes right at the foot of this towering, active volcano. If you visit Mount Rainier National Park, make sure to plan some time at Sunrise. You'll want to arrive early though, if…
We had Silver Forest Trail recommended to us by a volunteer at the Sunrise Area of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail is a simple out-and-back with no particular destination in mind, but it turned out to be the most eye-popping of any trail we hiked. This was due to the…
Silver Falls is a sparkling waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park. It has multiple access points, but the one that we chose ran about 1 mile each way for a roundtrip distance of two miles. The trail drops a bit to the viewpoint, so there is some climbing back to the…
The Grove of the Patriarchs in Mount Rainier National Park is a wonderful nature trail. There are some really cool sites on this trail, including a suspension bridge across the river that is quite an adventure! The trail is only 1.1 miles roundtrip, but it is well-traveled, so go early or…