Mount Rainier, an icon of the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by a dramatic landscape of volcanic ridges and glacier-carved valleys. Look closer, and this familiar landscape contains the origin story of this area. It has been covered in swamps and ancient seas, flowing lava, explosive ash, and thick sheets of ice. Mountains rose and eroded away. This #EarthScienceWeek, explore the geologic history of Mount Rainier! NPS Video. Available with audio description at https://go.nps.gov/1pcf0e. ~kl |

Enjoy beautiful summer days at Mt Rainier National Park. Immerse in the peaceful atmosphere and take in the spectacular views. Hiking around Mt. Rainier is one of the best things to do in summer. Discover this amazing landmark of Washington State while watching the full version of the video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjKO0d_umLc The park is alluring, indeed! There are lots of wildflowers, lakes, mountain streams, peaks, amazing hiking trails, etc. Don't miss this cha