Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
Sheep Lake Trail is located in Paradise Area and is accessible fro July till November, but remember to check whether Chinook Pass is open. The length of the trail is 4.2 miles and the elevation gain is only about 400 ft.
The Crystal Mountain Resort is a wonderful ski resort, which is located in Crystal Mountain. It is also the largest ski resort in Washington State, which offers its visitors breathtaking views of the mountains and perfect skiing conditions. Crystal Mountain is located in the northwest part of famous Mount Rainier National Park.
Mowich Lake is a glassy and beautiful lake which is nested in a glacial basin in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Mowich Lake is the largest and the deepest in the park and is located at an elevation of 4,929 feet.
Reflection Lakes are the most beautiful lakes in the park. They received its name from a close full reflection of Mount Rainier in its waters. The most picturesque view of Mount Rainier opens at Reflection Lakes. This is one of the most photographed locations in the park.
Visiting Paradise should be the main priority on your to-do-list in Mount Rainier National Park. This area is one of the most visited areas in the park throughout the year. It is very popular among the tourists because Mount Rainier with its glaciers seems to be very close.
Mowich Lake Campground is one of most scenic sites in Mount Rainier National Park. It has wonderful possibilities for outdoor recreation and is located close to Spray Falls, Eunice Lake and Tolmie Peak Lookout.
Forest Road 52 is also known as Skate Creek Road. It travels between Packwood and Elbe from east to west. This is a paved road that runs through gorgeous forest following amazing Skate Creek. This low elevation forest is home for evergreen and deciduous trees.