Paradise Inn, 1940s - National Parks Gallery
The Paradise Inn in the 1940s.
Paradise Inn and Annex, 1940. - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The Annex of the Paradise Inn viewed from the south looking towards Mount Rainier.
Ptarmigan - National Parks Gallery
To blend into their surroundings, Ptarmigan are mottled grey-brown in summer and pure white in winter. This bird is captured mid-transition.
HFCA 1607_Mission 66_053.jpg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Men and NPS Employees standing on Stage holding their hands over their hearts with the audience stand for the Ohanapecosh Dedication in Mount Rainier National Park.
Three Lakes Patrol Cabin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Three Lakes Patrol Cabin is on the eastern border of Mount Rainier National Park.
STS-68 radar image: Mt. Rainier, Washington
STS068-S-052 (3 October 1994) --- This is a radar image of Mount Rainier in Washington state. The volcano last erupted about 150 years ago and numerous large floods and debris flows have originated on its slop... More
Opossum photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crew chief assigned
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crew chief assigned to 16th Combat Aviation Brigade directs an aircraft before a training flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 23, 2017. Aviators hone their skill... More
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter assigned to 16th
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter assigned to 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division sits ready for training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 2, 2017. The clear skies allowed Mount Raini... More
Red fox photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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Pine marten photographed at night
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An unnamed trailside pond lies at the eastern foot of Gobblers Knob.
An unnamed trailside pond lies at the eastern foot of Gobblers Knob.
Golden eagle photographed at night
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Tourist Attraction - Shriner Peak trailhead sign
The Shriner Peak trailhead sign informs hikers of what's ahead. Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Black bear photographed at night
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Snowshoe hare photographed at night
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Mount Rainier's west side from Gobblers Knob fire lookout.
Gobblers Knob provides a spectacular vista of Mount Rainier’s west side, as well as the drainages of the South Puyallup River (left) and Tahoma Creek (right).
Snowshoe hare photographed at night
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Hiker stands beside massive centuries-old Douglas fir trees grow in th...
Hiker stands beside massive centuries-old Douglas fir trees grow in the canyon bottom along the Eastside Trail.
Mount Rainier national park - western columbine
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Pine marten photographed at night
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Upper Palisades Lake and the Palisades
Upper Palisades Lake lies tucked in a bowl near the northern end of its namesake ridge.
Stone wall of North Puyallup River bridge at end of North Puyallup tra...
Stone wall of North Puyallup River bridge at end of North Puyallup trail.
The lower section of the Shriner Peak Trail traverses old burn scars w...
The lower section of the Shriner Peak Trail traverses old burn scars which provide southward views of the canyons of Panther Creek and the Ohanapecosh River.
Lupine flowers along the Tolmie Peak trail.
Lupine flowers provide late-season color in subalpine meadows next to Eunice Lake, along the Tolmie Peak Trail.
Yellow slime mold - National Parks Gallery
A patch of yellow slime mold spreads over organic debris on the forest floor.
Yellow wood violets. - Flowers from National Park Gallery
Yellow wood violets bloom on the shaded forest floor in the Ohanapecosh area.
A harvestman (also known as daddy longlegs) perches on a baneberry pla...
A harvestman (also known as daddy longlegs) perches on a baneberry plant. The leaves, stems, and red berries of baneberry are highly poisonous.
Spotted skunk photographed at night
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Mowich Lake from the trail to Tolmie Peak lookout.
Mowich Lake from the trail to Tolmie Peak lookout. The first section of the hike to Tolmie Peak passes along its forested shore.
Eastside Trail at the junction of three creeks; Kotsuck, Chinook, and ...
The triple junction of Kotsuck, Chinook, and Deer Creeks lies deep in the woods along the park's Eastside Trail.
A hiker crosses the log bridge over a cascade of Van Trump Creek.
A hiker crosses the log bridge over a cascade of Van Trump Creek.
Pine marten photographed at night
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Mount Adams seen at twilight from Pinnacle Peak.
Mount Adams seen at twilight from Pinnacle Peak. Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Eunice Lake from Tolmie Peak - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Eunice Lake sits in a glacier-carved bowl on the south side of Tolmie Peak.
Mount Rainier provides a fine backdrop to the subalpine scenery along ...
Mount Rainier provides a fine backdrop to the subalpine scenery as people hike around a pond on the Naches Peak Trail.
A person walks across the suspension bridge over the Ohanapecosh River...
A person walks across the suspension bridge over the Ohanapecosh River to the Grove of the Patriarchs.
Tolmie Peak fire lookout in the fog.
The historic Tolmie Peak fire lookout weathers the elements atop its namesake peak in foggy weather.
A hiker enjoys the view of Mount Wow from the deck of the Gobblers Kno...
A hiker enjoys the view of Mount Wow from the deck of the Gobblers Knob fire lookout.
Friends of Flight - National Parks Gallery
GIP Jolene Saldivar holds a butterfly in her hand while on a hike in Mount Rainier National Park.
Seedheads of the western anemone flower fill a mountainside meadow alo...
Seedheads of the western anemone flower fill a mountainside meadow along the Naches Peak Trail.
Hikers at the Spray Falls trailhead.
The Spray Falls/Spray Park trailhead is located on the south side of the Mowich Lake walk-in campground.
Hikers on Burroughs Mountain trail with view of Mount Rainier.
Hikers heading to Burroughs Mountain are rewarded with dramatic views of Mount Rainier's glacier-capped summit.
Bicyclist on Carbon River Road (hiking and biking only) next to the Ca...
Bicyclist on Carbon River Road (hiking and biking only) next to the Carbon River.
Alaska yellow cedar trees along the trail to Carter Falls.
Alaska yellow cedar trees along the trail to Carter Falls.
A hiker approaches the rocky pinnacle of Gobblers Knob, with Mount Rai...
A hiker approaches the rocky pinnacle of Gobblers Knob, with Mount Rainier looming in the background.
Hiker follows trail down through the clouds on Eagle Peak trail.
Hiker follows trail down through the clouds on Eagle Peak trail.
Sunrise Lake lies below Dege Peak near the start of the Palisades Lake...
Sunrise Lake lies below Dege Peak near the start of the Palisades Lakes Trail.
Lupines near Eunice Lake with Tolmie Peak lookout in the background.
Fragile subalpine meadows surround Eunice Lake. The Tolmie Peak fire lookout tower stands guard on the ridgeline above the lake.
Close-up of Silver Falls - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The full force of the Ohanapecosh River roars over Silver Falls at its climactic drop, as seen from the adjacent viewpoint.
Indian paintbrush blooms along Shriner Peak Trail.
Indian paintbrush blooms along Shriner Peak Trail. Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Carbon River trail near flood damaged bank along the Carbon River.
The Carbon River Trail parallels its namesake river that originates at the Carbon Glacier. Numerous floods have caused the river to jump its banks and damage the trail (formerly a road), leaving occasional roug... More
A boardwalk in the Grove of the Patriarchs leading up to a western red...
A boardwalk in the Grove of the Patriarchs leading up to a western red cedar.
Black bear photographed at night
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Visitor hikes on the Twin Firs trail beneath tall trees.
Visitor hikes on the Twin Firs trail beneath tall trees. Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Long tail weasel photographed at night
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Golden eagle photographed at night
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A rocky scree slope along the Spray Falls trail.
Rocky scree slopes along the trail provide habitat for mountain dwellers, such as pikas. Listen for their squeaky calls..."eeep!"
Red fox photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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Hikers on the Sourdough Ridge trail as it crosses scree slopes.
Hikers cross steep scree slopes via the Sourdough Ridge Trail, connecting Sunrise with Burroughs Mountain and other higher terrain to the west.
The Carbon River Trail passes through a temperate rain forest.
The Carbon River Trail passes through a temperate rain forest. This section of trail can be enjoyed either on foot or with a bicycle.
Magenta paintbrush in bloom along the Pinnacle Peak trail.
Magenta paintbrush in bloom along the Pinnacle Peak trail. Public domain scan of drawing, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: twinflower - public domain image
The aptly-named twinflower is found among the undergrowth in the lowland forest.
On Burroughs Mountain, the trail goes through a tundra-like environmen...
On Burroughs Mountain, the trail goes through a tundra-like environment. Harsh conditions, a very short growing season, and poor soil create challenges for plant growth.
A historic masonry wall leads to a bubbling mineral spring along Trail...
A historic masonry wall leads to a bubbling mineral spring along Trail of the Shadows.
Vanilla leaf flowers. - National Parks Gallery
Vanilla leaf flowers. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flying squirrel photographed at night
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Mount Rainier national park - Elderberry flowers
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The trail to Carter Falls leading through forest.
The trail to Carter Falls leading through forest. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Shriner Peak's upper slopes provide excellent views of subalpine meado...
Shriner Peak's upper slopes provide excellent views of subalpine meadows and forested canyons.
Opossum photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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Mount Rainier national park - Tipsoo Lake
Tipsoo Lake lies in a high basin next to SR 410, just west of Chinook Pass on the park's eastern boundary.
Sign at the end of the Eagle Peak Trail, please use caution near preci...
Sign at the end of the Eagle Peak Trail, please use caution near precipitous ridgetop viewpoints.
The Pinnacle Peak trail crosses a talus slope of loose rock.
The Pinnacle Peak trail crosses a talus slope of loose rock.
Lower Palisades Lake from the Palisades Lakes Trail
Lower Palisades Lake and the valley of Lost Creek can be seen from a viewpoint at the end of the Palisades Lakes Trail.
Chenuis Falls cascades into a pool.
Chenuis Falls cascades into a pool. Public domain photograph of wilderness, tourism, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mount Rainier national park - The Palisades
The cliffs of columnar, volcanic rock known as The Palisades tower over beautiful subalpine meadows to the west of the Palisades Lakes Trail.
flat-backed millipede (Harpaphe haydeniana)
This commonly-seen species of flat-backed millipede (Harpaphe haydeniana) is about 1.5 to 2 inches long, and feeds on plants, including rotting vegetation.
Submerged logs in Green Lake. - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Submerged logs seen clearly through the green water of Green Lake.
A moss-lined stream tumbles down the hillsides along the trail to Spra...
A moss-lined stream tumbles down the hillsides along the trail to Spray Falls.
A bee on a Cascade aster beside the Burroughs Mountain trail.
A bee on a Cascade aster beside the Burroughs Mountain trail.
Chinook Creek plunges into a pool over Stafford Falls.
Chinook Creek plunges into a pool over Stafford Falls.
Carter Falls on the Paradise River
Carter Falls on the Paradise River
Coyote photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
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Stained with iron and other minerals, a spring bubbles next to Trail o...
Stained with iron and other minerals, a spring bubbles next to Trail of the Shadows.
Shriner Peak fire lookout - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Shriner Peak fire lookout Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A bicyclist rides on the Carbon River Road (hiking and biking only).
In order to access the Green Lake trail, a bicyclist rides on the Carbon River Road (hiking and biking only).
Mushrooms along the Silver Falls loop trail.
Mushrooms and other fungi sprout from decaying wood, assisting the decomposition process. The Ohanapecosh River canyon's old-growth forest is an amazingly rich ecosystem, home to an incredible variety of plants... More
A mostly chewed tree is sign of past beaver activity.
A mostly chewed tree is sign of past beaver activity.
Thimbleberries in hand. - National Parks Gallery
A hand with red thimbleberries on top of each finger and thumb.
The trail to Burroughs Mountain ascends through the meadows of Sunrise...
Hikers on the trail leading to the Sunrise area with parking lot and Day lodge in the background.
Signs at the junction of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Naches Peak l...
Signs at the junction of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Naches Peak loop trail. Signs include "No Pets" and "No Horses".
The Puyallup Glacier and Sunset Amphitheater seen through an opening i...
The Puyallup Glacier and Sunset Amphitheater seen through an opening in the trees.
Avalanche lilies along Eagle Peak trail.
Delicate in appearance, avalanche lilies thrive in harsh subalpine environments, and are among the first to bloom as winter snows melt away.
Glacier Features: Glacier Ice Cave, Paradise Glacier II
The Mazamas, a mountaineering education organization out of Portland, Oregon, seemed to particularly enjoy the glacier ice caves of Paradise Glacier (Mount Rainier National Park, Washington).
Bobcats photographed at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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A 30 foot tall boulder from Eagle Peak sits in the Paradise River.
A 30 foot tall boulder from Eagle Peak sits in the Paradise River.
A stone wall along the mossy roadbed of closed Westside Road. A boulde...
A stone wall along the mossy roadbed of closed Westside Road. A boulder sits in the road.
As viewed from the trail's footbridge, the Ohanapecosh River flows thr...
As viewed from the trail's footbridge, the Ohanapecosh River flows through a moss-lined gorge below Silver Falls.
Golden eagle photographed at night
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