Mount Rainier's is an insanely cool peak in the Pacific Ring of. Fire. But don't take it from us, here are some quick highlights:
- 14,410 ft high, it is the highest volcanic peak in the contiguous United States.
- It has the largest alpine glacial system outside of Alaska and the world's largest volcanic glacier cave system (in the summit crater).
-Mount Rainier National Park protects more than 97% of its area as federally designated wilderness
- Oh... also it's an ACTIVE volcano.
As much as we love our volcanos and national parks, we just couldn't resist slipping a ski resort in this model especially with Crystal Mountain Ski Resort sitting right there. This spectacular resort will leave you scratching your head as to why you've never heard of it before, as it is most frequently patronized by Seattle residents. But, its the best way to get a peak at the 14-er Mount Rainier, while getting your fill of some spectacular skiing as well.
