25K views · 412 reactions | Have you been on Mount Rainier National...

We asked a local for directions and received some helpful hints on how to park during this busy time of year. We learned that wildflowers and vegetation are fragile and cannot survive being run over or trampled by hikers. When plants suffer, so do local wildlife that rely on green shoots and seeds to eat and store in preparation for winter. We'll be staying off their lawn, tell your friends! NPS Video / R.Buchanan NPS video description: A young golden-manteled ground squirrel appears next to the

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The Sunrise Road is a scenic 15-mile drive to the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park, the highest point in the park accessible by vehicle. At 6,400 feet, Sunrise offers stunning panoramic views of the mountain, Emmons Glacier, and surrounding Cascade Range. -Location: The road is accessed via State Route 410, the Chinook Scenic Byway. -Best for: On clear summer days, the drive provides spectacular views of Mount Rainier. The road was designed to showcase the scenery with features like r

1.7K views · 89 reactions | If you visit this fall, you may see Mount...