![]() It's like a Netflix subscription but for independent creators. If you'd like to support us as we continue on this crazy adventure, that's now possible thanks to a platform called Patreon. I hope this helps you plan your trip to Mount Rainier! Follow us to see the rest of our journey as we spend 3 months exploring America’s most beautiful National Parks. ![]() When you arrive at the Reflection Lakes, drive a little further down the road to the last carpark, which seems to stay empty for the early hours (most stop at the first two carparks). The reflection appeared and disappeared as the wind came and went and though it was bitterly cold, with everything around the waters edge frozen, it was a beautiful way to end and start the day! Throughout the night and during the sunrise I had the whole place to myself. There are so many beautiful angles and compositions that you can discover just by looking around for a few minutes. Closer to the lake will give you a bigger reflection of Mount Rainier, while heading up to a higher vantage point, like the Tipsoo Lake overlook, will give you better views of the mountain, without the tree line getting in your way. Here are two of the best reflection locations that we found during our short three days of exploring:īe sure to arrive early and scout for your favourite view. Also, the temperature hadn’t dropped low enough for the lakes to freeze over, so we spent 3 days watching stunning reflections from sunrise to sunset. We arrived shortly after the summer season had ended and though this meant missing some of the highlights from spring and summer, we found there to be a lot more peace and solitude at what are usually crowded spots. During spring, wildflowers cover the meadows and everywhere in between, large waterfalls roar during the summer months, and visitors continue to flock in during winter for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing. From short day hikes to things like The Wonderland Trail, which encircles Mount Rainier for 93 miles, there is something for everyone. Within the 369 square miles of the Park, there are 260 miles of maintained trails. The mountain sits right in the centre of the National Park and is a must-see if you find yourself in the Pacific Northwest. It has 25 major glaciers that cover around 35 square miles on what is still an active volcano (though it hasn’t erupted since 1894). Soaring over 3 miles above sea level, Mount Rainier is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington State.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |