Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier is a magnificent presence in the skyline of Seattle and surrounding area, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop to just about anything you're doing.  It's been years since we have been able to see Mt. Rainier up close, and to have Mike's parents' 50th wedding anniversary as a reason was perfect!  While Mike has summited once before, we have been weathered out on climbing it in the past, (along with Mt. Hood and now 3 Fingers Lookout) so being this close and watching people trek across the glaciers has embedded the bug to try again! 

Mike's dad takes in the views from Skyline Trail above Paradise.

Signposts along your path...they are there if you look.

Mt. Adams showed its face, as well.

Lots of rock slides this day made for some excitement, hearing the thundering from down below.

The glaciers above Paradise.

The land of cairns.

Great place to celebrate 50 years together!

Mama and her 2 cubs sighted across the meadow!

Where to next?