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Mt. Rainier National Park
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Other Park Areas
In addition to Mt. Rainier there are many interesting mountain formations in other sections of the park. The peak below, is the soutwestern section of the park, is visible across the graveled filled bed of the Nisqually River.
As can be seen above, the park's river beds present a very gravelly appearance.
One of the park's most outstanding features is its forests. Many of these forests contain old growth trees of massive size where timber harvesting has never taken place.
The view above, and the one below, is shot from the parking area at Sunrise Point, looking north and east toward White River Park.
The forests in the park are large and extensive. There are 200 square miles of trees within the borders of the park.
For potential visitors, ParkVision recommends "Story Behind the Scenery" guides and "Trails Ilustrated" maps.
A number of other great peaks of the Cascades can be seen in the park. In the picture below Mt. Adams can be seen in the distance south of the park. Mt. Adams, a composite volcano, is the second highest peak in the Pacific Northwest.
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