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Mt. Rainier National Park is located in Washington State, USA. It is named after the active stratovolcano Mount Rainier, which is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, standing at 14,411 feet (4,392 meters). The park covers an area of 369 square miles (956 square kilometers) and offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, skiing, and camping. The park is home to numerous glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and wildlife including elk, bears, and mountain goats.
Interesting facts:
- Mt. Rainier is a stratovolcano that has erupted periodically throughout history, with the last known eruption occurring in the mid-19th century.
- The park was founded in 1899 and was the fifth national park to be established in the United States.
- The iconic Paradise Inn, located on the south slope of the mountain, was built in 1916 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Mt. Rainier is also home to the only temperate rainforest in the contiguous United States, located in the western part of the park.
- The park is named after Peter Rainier, a British admiral who never actually visited the mountain.
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The park is open year-round, but certain areas and facilities may be closed during the winter months due to snow and ice. The park’s Visitors Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the off-season and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer months. The park’s phone number is (360) 569-2211.
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Entry fees for Mt. Rainier National Park vary depending on the time of year and the type of pass you have. The standard private vehicle fee is $30 for seven consecutive days, while individual entry fees are $15 per person. Annual passes for the park are available for $55.
Transportation to the park is via car or public transportation, and there are several shuttle services available from nearby towns such as Tacoma and Seattle. The park also offers a free shuttle service during the summer months that runs between the Paradise area and the Longmire Historic District.
