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Mount Rainier National Park

Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Mark A Lee
Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Mark A Lee

Mount Rainier National Park, located in Washington state, is a stunning destination showcasing the beauty and power of an active stratovolcano. The park is dominated by Mount Rainier, a towering peak covered in glaciers and surrounded by pristine forests and alpine meadows. Visitors can explore the park’s extensive trail system, offering opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing. The park is also known for its vibrant wildflower displays in the summer, picturesque waterfalls, and crystal-clear lakes. Mount Rainier National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking vistas, diverse ecosystems, and a chance to connect with the majesty of nature. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Mount Rainier National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Mount Rainier National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Carbon River
Carbon River
Christine Falls
Christine Falls
Grove of the Patriarchs
Grove of the Patriarchs
Myrtle Falls
Myrtle Falls
Nisqually Vista Trail
Nisqually Vista Trail
Ohanapecosh River Falls
Ohanapecosh River Falls
Paradise River
Paradise River
Reflection Lake
Reflection Lake
Reflection Lake Trail
Reflection Lake Trail
Spray Park
Spray Park
Sunrise over Mount Rainier
Sunrise over Mount Rainier
Tipsoo Lake
Tipsoo Lake

Mount Rainier National Park Wildlife Photography:

Mount Rainier National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

American Pika in Mount Rainier
American Pika in Mount Rainier
Brown Bear at Mount Rainier
Brown Bear at Mount Rainier
Marmot in Mount Rainier
Marmot in Mount Rainier
Mountain Jay in Mount Rainier
Mountain Jay in Mount Rainier
Silver Phase Cascade Fox
Silver Phase Cascade Fox
Spotted Sandpiper Standing on a Pine Tree
Spotted Sandpiper Standing on a Pine Tree

Want to learn more about Mount Rainier National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Mount Rainier National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • A Landscape Photographer’s Guide to Mount Rainier National Park
  • Hiking Mount Rainier National Park: A Guide To The Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
  • Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
  • Day Hike! Mount Rainier, 4th Edition: More than 50 Washington State Trails You Can Hike in a Day
  • Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist’s Tour
  • Tahoma and Its People: A Natural History of Mount Rainier National Park
  • Death in Mount Rainier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northwest’s Most Iconic Peak
  • Mount Rainier National Park Photo Hiking: Lessons Learned from a 50+ Couple’s Trek to Mount Rainier National Park (National Parks Photo Hiking Series)

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Shutterstock / Andrew Tuttle: Mountain Jay in Mount Rainier
  • Shutterstock / Beach Creatives: Grove of the Patriarchs
  • Shutterstock / C Model: Spray Park
  • Shutterstock / Caleb Jones Photo: Spotted Sandpiper Standing on a Pine Tree
  • Shutterstock / Cavan-Images: Christine Falls
  • Shutterstock / CHARLES MORRA: Sunrise over Mount Rainier
  • Shutterstock / Checubus: Carbon River
  • Shutterstock / Dan Plotts: Reflection Lake
  • Shutterstock / Danica Chang: Marmot in Mount Rainier
  • Shutterstock / D. K. Ward: Brown Bear at Mount Rainier
  • Shutterstock / Jay Yuan: Myrtle Falls
  • Shutterstock / knelson20: Nisqually Vista Trail
  • Shutterstock / marcsanchez: Ohanapecosh River Falls
  • Shutterstock / Mark A Lee: Tipsoo Lake
  • Shutterstock / Roman Khomlyak: Reflection Lake Trail
  • Shutterstock / RonaldL: Paradise River
  • Shutterstock / Tom Reichner: American Pika in Mount Rainier, Silver Phase Cascade Fox

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