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Riders and packhorses at Aurora Lake

Riders and packhorses at Aurora Lake

Riders and packhorses at Aurora Lake, traveling along the western leg of the Wonderland route. The original around-the-mountain trail traversed this western section of the park at a low elevation, quite close t... More

View of new Tacoma and Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Washington Territory.

View of new Tacoma and Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Washington Territor...

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 979 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Mount Rainier reflected in Mirror lake, Washington

Mount Rainier reflected in Mirror lake, Washington

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Muir Steps at Paradise 360 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Muir Steps at Paradise 360 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Many explorations of Mount Rainier National Park start here at these steps, inscribed with the 1889 quote from conservationist John Muir who described Paradise as "...the most luxuriant and the most extravagant... More

Longmire Springs Entrance Sign, undated

Longmire Springs Entrance Sign, undated

Longmire Springs entrance sign, undated. Davis Family Collection, Series II: Photographs, Subseries A: Prints, File 002.

[Washington - Mount Rainier] Top of Gibralter Rock, to east

[Washington - Mount Rainier] Top of Gibralter Rock, to east

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[Washington - Mount Rainier] Guide cutting steps on ice slope near summit

[Washington - Mount Rainier] Guide cutting steps on ice slope near sum...

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Mount Rainier from Spray Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mount Rainier from Spray Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Still image from the Mountain Moment: Mount Rainier in the Mist video.

Morning in Grand Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Morning in Grand Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Grand Park is one of the impressive subalpine meadows ringing Mount Rainier.

Imagine A Glacier - Wayside Setting

Imagine A Glacier - Wayside Setting

A wayside with a view of its setting. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mount Rainier from Reflection Lakes

Mount Rainier from Reflection Lakes

Still from the Mountain Moment: Fall Reflections video

Barred Owl, juvenile - National Parks Gallery

Barred Owl, juvenile - National Parks Gallery

Barred Owl, juvenile Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mount Rainier from Sunrise Point

Mount Rainier from Sunrise Point

Sunrise Point offers excellent views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding Cascades, as well as wildlife like marmots.

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise Inn

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise Inn

The historic Paradise Inn has been a popular destination for generations.

Mount Rainier national park - Bear Grass

Mount Rainier national park - Bear Grass

An impressive display of bear grass blooms along the Shriner Peak Trail.

Dawn on Mount Rainier - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dawn on Mount Rainier - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Still image from the Mountain Moment: Sunrise from Sunrise video.

View from Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout

View from Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout

Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout provides an amazing view of Mount Rainier's northwest face with Ptarmigan Ridge running up to Liberty Cap.

Mount Rainier from Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Mount Rainier national park - Sunbeam Falls

Mount Rainier national park - Sunbeam Falls

Sunbeam Falls is a charming waterfall along Stevens Canyon Road.

View from Shriner Peak Fire Lookout

View from Shriner Peak Fire Lookout

Early morning light paints Mount Rainier in golds and pinks. Public domain photograph of a volcano, eruption, volcanic smoke, ashes, lava, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise River

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise River

View the Paradise River flowing through the Paradise Valley.

Mount Rainier national park - Chenuis Falls

Mount Rainier national park - Chenuis Falls

Chenuis Falls is located in the Carbon River Area.

Mount Rainier from Sunrise - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mount Rainier from Sunrise - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Still image of Mount Rainier from the Mount Rainier Experience: Sunrise Area video

Wilson Falls and Nisqually Glacier

Wilson Falls and Nisqually Glacier

The Nisqually Glacier can be viewed from trails in the Paradise Area.

View from Mount Fremont Fire Lookout

View from Mount Fremont Fire Lookout

The Mount Fremont Fire Lookout provides a great view looking up some of Mount Rainier's largest glaciers; Emmons and Winthrop Glaciers.

Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout and visiting hikers.

Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout and visiting hikers.

A 2.6 mile hike from Mowich Lake, Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout draws visitors up for a great view.

View from Gobbler's Peak Fire Lookout

View from Gobbler's Peak Fire Lookout

Gobblers Knob Fire Lookouts provides hikers with up close views of Mount Rainier in many weather conditions.

Longmire Suspension Bridge - National Parks Gallery

Longmire Suspension Bridge - National Parks Gallery

The Historic Longmire Suspension Bridge is a scenic destination in all seasons, including winter.

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise Inn

Mount Rainier national park - Paradise Inn

The historic Paradise Inn has been a popular destination for generations.

Wonderland Trail directional marker

Wonderland Trail directional marker

Wonderland Trail directional marker, erected at the point where the path enters White River Campground, 1928. During the 1920s, park rangers installed a variety of travel aides- including information signs, tra... More

Paradise Inn, 1921 - National Parks Gallery

Paradise Inn, 1921 - National Parks Gallery

As roads improved, Paradise became a popular destination. Increased visitation drove the need for improved lodging and amenities like the Paradise Inn. This 1921 photo shows the Paradise Inn the year after the ... More

1921 Rainier National Park Company Brochure featuring the Wonderland Trail

1921 Rainier National Park Company Brochure featuring the Wonderland T...

1921 Rainier National Park Company brochure, promoting the company's full-service outings on the Wonderland circuit. Saddle-trip participants were supplied with guides, horses, food, shelter, and "endlessly cha... More

Park Ranger Oscar Sedergren at a Wonderland Trail patrol cabin

Park Ranger Oscar Sedergren at a Wonderland Trail patrol cabin

Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Oscar Sedergren, standing on the porch of the White River Campground patrol cabin in 1928. Rangers traveled the encircling trail in all seasons, on the watch for fires, poache... More

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Cooking school, Mount Rainer

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. Cooking s...

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Golfing in the Paradise Valley - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Golfing in the Paradise Valley - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Golfing was allowed in the Paradise Valley for a brief period during the 1930s.

Mount Rainier, America's noblest peak, massive white Mt. Rainier, Washington, bursts into view when the North Coast Limited tops Stampede Pass in the Cascade Mountains.

Mount Rainier, America's noblest peak, massive white Mt. Rainier, Wash...

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Electric Institute of Washington. Cameo Theatre, Mt. Rainier lecture

Electric Institute of Washington. Cameo Theatre, Mt. Rainier lecture

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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground Patrol Cabin

Indian Henry's Hunting Ground Patrol Cabin

Patrol cabin alongside the trail in Indian Henry's Hunting Grounds, with the jagged summit of Mount Rainier rising behind it, circa 1930s. The park constructed the log cabin in 1915, the same year it completed ... More

National parks: Trillium - public domain image

National parks: Trillium - public domain image

Most everyone is familiar with this very beautiful and common plant of the moist woods. …As the common and generic names simply the leaves and petals are in threes. The petals at first are pure white but turn a... More

Canadian Dogwood or Bunchberry - Public domain botanical illustration

Canadian Dogwood or Bunchberry - Public domain botanical illustration

One of the most common and beautiful plants of the deeply-wooded [lowland forest]. It is a perennial and grows to a height of 4-6 inches. In the late summer the plant is characterized by bunches of bright red b... More

Construction of the Wonderland Trail by CCC

Construction of the Wonderland Trail by CCC

A Civilian Conservation Corps work crew constructs a new section of trail at Mount Rainier. Between 1933 and 1939, young men from the park's CCC camps carried out much of the trail maintenance in the park, incl... More

Stocking lakes with fish - A black and white photo of a line of mules

Stocking lakes with fish - A black and white photo of a line of mules

The Park Service used the Wonderland Trail for a large number of administrative tasks. Here pack horses carry metal jugs filled with non-native fingerling trout to stock the park's lakes and streams, 1940.

Paradise Inn, 1940s - National Parks Gallery

Paradise Inn, 1940s - National Parks Gallery

The Paradise Inn in the 1940s.

Paradise Inn and Annex, 1940. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

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.

Three Lakes Patrol Cabin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Three Lakes Patrol Cabin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Three Lakes Patrol Cabin is on the eastern border of Mount Rainier National Park.

AN air-to-air left front view of a C-130 Hercules aircraft

AN air-to-air left front view of a C-130 Hercules aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mount Rainier State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT J.P. Childs Release Status: Released to ... More

Mount Rainier in the distance, above the marina at Gig Harbor, near Tacoma, Washington

Mount Rainier in the distance, above the marina at Gig Harbor, near Ta...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Boats in Gig Harbor, Washington, with Mt. Rainier in the distance

Boats in Gig Harbor, Washington, with Mt. Rainier in the distance

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Construction on the barracks complex located on North Fort Lewis is near completion. The majestic Mount Rainier can be seen in the background

Construction on the barracks complex located on North Fort Lewis is ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dwight A. Larson Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Mount Rainier provides a fine backdrop to the subalpine scenery along the Naches Peak Trail.

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.

Hikers on Burroughs Mountain trail with view of Mount Rainier.

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.

A hiker approaches the rocky pinnacle of Gobblers Knob, with Mount Rainier looming in the background.

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.

The Puyallup Glacier and Sunset Amphitheater seen through an opening in the trees.

The Puyallup Glacier and Sunset Amphitheater seen through an opening i...

The Puyallup Glacier and Sunset Amphitheater seen through an opening in the trees.

At the Eagle Cliff Viewpoint, a hiker enjoys broad vistas.

At the Eagle Cliff Viewpoint, a hiker enjoys broad vistas.

At the Eagle Cliff Viewpoint, hikers enjoy broad vistas of the North Mowich River valley, the North Mowich Glacier, and the rocky ridges radiating from Mount Rainier's towering northwestern face.

The Pinnacle Peak trail goes along a cliff with a view of Mount Rainier.

The Pinnacle Peak trail goes along a cliff with a view of Mount Rainie...

The Pinnacle Peak trail goes along a cliff with a view of Mount Rainier.

A view of Mount Rainier from the Pinnacle Peak trail.

A view of Mount Rainier from the Pinnacle Peak trail.

A view of Mount Rainier from the Pinnacle Peak trail. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A viewpoint along Trail of the Shadows offers a vista across Longmire Meadow to Mount Rainier (weather permitting).

A viewpoint along Trail of the Shadows offers a vista across Longmire ...

A viewpoint along Trail of the Shadows offers a vista across Longmire Meadow to Mount Rainier (weather permitting).

Visitors in the Paradise Inn lobby.

Visitors in the Paradise Inn lobby.

Visitors relax in the Paradise Inn lobby, listening to music on a piano. The same piano and furniture is still located in the Inn lobby.

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channel of the Carbon River.

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channe...

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channel of the Carbon River. On clear days, the summit of Mount Rainier is visible in the distance.

Golden Gate Trail wildflowers - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Golden Gate Trail wildflowers - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Wildflowers along the Golden Gate Trail in Paradise

Young shoots of false hellebore

Young shoots of false hellebore

Young shoots of false hellebore (also known as corn lilies) sprout from Shriner Peak's meadows that have just recently become free of snow.

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channel of the Carbon River.

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channe...

A hiker follows the Chenuis Falls Trail across the broad, rocky channel of the Carbon River. On clear days, the summit of Mount Rainier is visible in the distance.

Hikers sitting on Burroughs Mountain take in spectacular views of Mount Rainier.

Hikers sitting on Burroughs Mountain take in spectacular views of Moun...

Hikers sitting on Burroughs Mountain take in spectacular views of Mount Rainier's northeastern side and the glaciers that slowly grind their way down its slopes.

View of Mount Rainier from the end of the maintained Eagle Peak trail.

View of Mount Rainier from the end of the maintained Eagle Peak trail.

View of Mount Rainier from the end of the maintained Eagle Peak trail.

Ipsut Pass wildflowers - National Parks Gallery

Ipsut Pass wildflowers - National Parks Gallery

Diverse numbers of wildflowers blooming include paintbrush, yarrow, Oregon sunshine, penstemon, and in the bottom left, tiger lily. Photo taken July 18, 2016 along Ipsut Pass.

Mount Rainier's west side from Gobblers Knob fire lookout.

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).

Mount Rainier from Paradise Valley, winter scene

Mount Rainier from Paradise Valley, winter scene

Mount Rainier from Paradise Valley, winter scene

Burroughs Mountain's tundra plateau.

Burroughs Mountain's tundra plateau.

A product of an eruption of Mount Rainier, a layer of 2,200-year-old pumice blankets the surface of Burroughs Mountain's tundra plateau. Hardy yet delicate plants survive on this gravelly plain.

Mount Rainier and Paradise Valley, autumn scene

Mount Rainier and Paradise Valley, autumn scene

Mount Rainier and Paradise Valley, autumn scene

Bus tour to the Paradise Inn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bus tour to the Paradise Inn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

A historic photo of an early bus tour stopping in front of the Paradise Inn.

Nisqually River and Mount Rainier from the trail to Carter Falls.

Nisqually River and Mount Rainier from the trail to Carter Falls.

Nisqually River and Mount Rainier from the trail to Carter Falls.

With Mount Rainier in the background, a memorial for an airman killed during a mid-air collision which occurred in 1992, is dedicated 04/04/02 at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington

With Mount Rainier in the background, a memorial for an airman killed ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: CIV ... More

From the Nisqually Vista Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

From the Nisqually Vista Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

The view from the Nisqually Vista Trail during the winter. NPS Photo by Kevin Bacher.

Mount Rainier national park - Nisqually Glacier

Mount Rainier national park - Nisqually Glacier

Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier, as seen from Nisqually Vista in the winter. NPS Photo by Kevin Bacher.

Mount Rainier national park - Nisqually Vista

Mount Rainier national park - Nisqually Vista

Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier, as seen from Nisqually Vista in the winter. NPS Photo by Kevin Bacher.

Mount Rainier & Nisqually Glacier

Mount Rainier & Nisqually Glacier

Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier from Glacier Vista. Public domain photograph of mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sunset from Nisqually Vista - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sunset from Nisqually Vista - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Watch sunset illuminate the Nisqually Glacier and Mount Rainier. Public domain photograph of a volcano, eruption, volcanic smoke, ashes, lava, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Mountain at Dusk - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Mountain at Dusk - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mount Rainier and Nisqually Glacier at dusk from Paradise.

Mount Rainier from Glacier Vista, Paradise

Mount Rainier from Glacier Vista, Paradise

Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier from Glacier Vista at Paradise.

Crystal Peak Lookout - National Parks Gallery

Crystal Peak Lookout - National Parks Gallery

Historic photo of Crystal Peak Lookout

Mount Rainier from Alta Vista, Paradise.

Mount Rainier from Alta Vista, Paradise.

Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier from Alta Vista.

Indian Henry's Patrol Cabin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Indian Henry's Patrol Cabin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Indian Henry's Patrol Cabin along the Wonderland Trail. Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An air-to-air view showing two US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) "Cougars," in flight over Mount Rainier, Washington (WA), during a routine training mission conducted in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The EA-6B's primary mission is to protect fleet surface units and other aircraft by jamming hostile radars and communications

An air-to-air view showing two US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler aircraft fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mount Rainier State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 ... More

On the slopes of Mount Rainier - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

On the slopes of Mount Rainier - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

A Meadow Rover volunteer speaks with a visitor along the Skyline Trail at Paradise.

Hiking in Paradise - National Parks Gallery

Hiking in Paradise - National Parks Gallery

Visitors hike along one of the trails in the Paradise area.

Mount Rainier national park - Pinnacle Peak

Mount Rainier national park - Pinnacle Peak

Pinnacle Peak viewed from Plummer Peak

Mount Rainier national park - Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier national park - Mount Rainier

Sunset on Mount Rainier from Mowich Lake Road.

Hiking with a view of Mount Adams

Hiking with a view of Mount Adams

More volcanoes than just Mount Rainier can be seen from Paradise trails. Views also include Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens (not pictured).

Mount Rainier and Wildflowers - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mount Rainier and Wildflowers - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Wildflowers above Paradise. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The US Navy (USN) flight demonstration team the Blue Angels, practice their air show maneuvers near Mount Rainier. The practice show prepares the pilots for their regular air show this Saturday and Sunday during the 55th annual Seattle SEAFAIR unlimited hydroplane races. The Blue Angels fly the USN F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. (SUBSTANDARD)

The US Navy (USN) flight demonstration team the Blue Angels, practice ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Ralph Radford, Usn Release Status: Released to... More

National parks: Mallards - public domain image

National parks: Mallards - public domain image

Mallard ducks in the Longmire Meadow Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hikers viewing Paradise Meadows wildflowers

Hikers viewing Paradise Meadows wildflowers

Many visitors come to Paradise to view the wildflowers in the Paradise Meadows.

Reflections of the Mountain - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Reflections of the Mountain - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Mount Rainier reflects in a small lake at the top of the Tatoosh Range.

Hikers viewing wildflowers - National Parks Gallery

Hikers viewing wildflowers - National Parks Gallery

Many visitors come to Paradise to view the colorful wildflowers of the Paradise Meadows.

Mount Rainier national park - Sluisking Falls

Mount Rainier national park - Sluisking Falls

This waterfall is viewable along the Skyline Trail in the Paradise Area.

Mount Rainier national park - Ricksecker Vista

Mount Rainier national park - Ricksecker Vista

The panoramic view of Mount Rainier from Ricksecker Point. NPS Photo by Kevin Bacher.

Hikers with Fall Colors - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Hikers with Fall Colors - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

After the wildflowers fade, visitors can still find the Paradise Meadows colorful with fall foliage.

Enjoy the view - National Parks Gallery

Enjoy the view - National Parks Gallery

A Meadow Rover volunteer takes a break at Mount Fremont Fire Lookout near Sunrise.

Autumn in Paradise - National Parks Gallery

Autumn in Paradise - National Parks Gallery

An autumn view from the Paradise Visitor Center. NPS Photo by Kevin Bacher.

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