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Mount Rainier National Park - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Mount Rainier National Park are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
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Most residents of Oregon and Washington remember when Mt. St. Helens
blew her top. An earthquake in 1980 preceded her eruption, blanketing
towns hundreds of miles away in volcanic ash and permanently altering
the mountain's face. Plants and animals in the blast zone were
destroyed instantly, as were 57 people -- scientists and residents.
Life returned to Mt. St. Helens sooner than experts expected, and
today there are once again green trees, guests and squirrels. For the
last two decades visitors have been able to visit the volcanic cone
and surrounding area for a personal look at the damage and recovery
process. |
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Olympia
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Population: 43,000
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Located at the south end of the Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington's
state capital, is graced with elegant government buildings and
gardens. Stroll across carefully groomed lawns for a closer look at
the dome on the Capitol. If you're after some fresh air after
exploring the inner workings of the State, mosey out to Capitol Lake
Park for fun in the water and a picnic on the grass. Or, walk along
the harbor for salt air and regular sea gull sightings. |
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Seattle
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Population: 580,000
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Seattle's skyline is at its best when the sun begins to sink into
Puget Sound. The harbor takes on the colors of sunset and glass
office buildings grow bright with blinding intensity before night
descends on the city, revealing the Space Needle's graceful
silhouette. Seattle is a cosmopolitan city - the modern coffee craze
was born here in this bustling commercial port city. Today, the arts
thrive in Seattle and outdoor pursuits are an integral part of city
life. Seattle is sophisticated yet earthy, a mix of martini's,
urban-hip, runners and Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), headquartered
here. While the proliferation of downtown parks means that a stretch
of grass is never far away, Seattle's infamous rain sometimes drives
the public indoors to the numerous educational and entertaining
attractions that make Seattle such a great destination. |
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Tacoma
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Population: 200,000
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Located just west of the Puget Sound's bear claw-like protrusion into
Washington lands, Tacoma has waterfront views in addition to a fine
selection of parks and cultural offerings. Port Defiance Park, north
of Tacoma's center, sprawls out on 700 acres of land jutting into the
Puget Sound. While the park's proximity to civilization limits
natural wildlife spotting, a zoo and aquarium allows visitors to
choose between tigers and sharks in a controlled environment. Arts
flourish in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Stop in at the Museum of Glass,
then, when glassy-eyed, head over to the Tacoma Art Museum or
Washington State History Museum for a little variety. Outdoor
enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Tacoma is within easy driving
distance from both Mt Rainier National Park and Mt St Helens National
Volcanic Monument. |
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Yakima
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Population: 75,000
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Sunny Yakima sprawls around the confluence of the Naches and Yakima
Rivers. The tawny, dry hills that surround the city belie the
fertility of the area. Central Washington's commercial hub, Yakima's
climate and rich soil enable an extended growing season. Apples,
pears, peaches, grapes, apricots, cherries, mint and hops are produced
in Yakima, and then shipped on nationally. A number of wineries are
open for tastings a short way out of Yakima. If you're after rather
some physical activity, the rivers are the place. Stop in at Eschbach
Park, rent an inner tube and kick back for a float down the Naches.
Or, do some catch-and-release fishing in Yakima River Canyon for
rainbow trout and a spin around in a ski boat. |
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