After 30+ years of visiting Mt. Rainier, I’ve stayed at Paradise Inn during a summer photography trip where we stayed up late shooting the stars and were back up a few hours later to catch sunrise. I’ve rented a cabin in Ashford to go snowshoeing with a friend during a Mt. Rainier winter trip. And […]
Category Archives: National Parks
Known as “The Mountain” to many locals, Mt. Rainier is one of my favorite places in Washington state. Towering at 14,411 feet, this stunning stratovolcano is one of the easiest national parks to visit on a day trip from Seattle, since it’s only about 90 miles southeast of the city. I love coming here, and […]
National Parks, Hiking, United States, Washington
9 Easy Hikes at Mt. Rainier National Park You’ll Love
If you’re looking for easy hikes at Mount Rainier National Park, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve hiked all over Mt. Rainier over the years, including a full two-day photography class that took me to a few of these in summer 2024, and these nine easy trails are the ones I send everyone to […]
Crater Lake is one of the most unique national parks I’ve ever visited, and I’ve been to quite a few at this point. It’s a crater lake formed when the original Mount Mazama erupted and exploded thousands of years ago, leaving behind a volcanic caldera. It’s also the only national park in Oregon, making it […]
Ready to uncover one of the most legendary national parks in the U.S.? Brace yourself because we’re about to go on a journey into the heart of Yellowstone National Park. This place is like nature’s most spectacular canvas, teeming with awe-inspiring wildlife and stunning geysers. While you could easily spend a week here, not everyone […]