Paradise

Few places in Washington have a history as closely tied to the development of Mount Rainier National Park as Paradise. Set at about 5,400 feet on Mount Rainier’s south slope, it is a high-country hub where subalpine meadows give way to glaciers and volcanic terrain. Summer wildflower displays are a defining feature, while winter snow transforms the setting into one of the park’s principal cold-season areas. The 1916 Paradise Inn, built in the National Park Service Rustic style, recalls the early era of American park travel. Trails from Paradise lead toward the Nisqually Glacier and the upper mountain. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Paradise relates to Mount Rainier’s southern slopes.

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