Seattle’s backyard is truly extraordinary. Mount Rainier National Park, roughly a 2.5-hour drive from the city, spans over 95,660 hectares of glacier-clad wilderness. The area known as Paradise draws hikers with alpine meadows, summer wildflowers, and sweeping views of the iconic peak. Old-growth forests, cascading waterfalls, and serene mountain lakes make Rainier one of America’s most beloved and accessible national parks for every traveller.