Fall 2020: Mount Rainier National Park

I had assumed that Mount Rainier National Park was a one-trick pony, with the aforenamed mountain hogging the scenes.  I was pleasantly surprised.  The pony is more impressive that I had assumed, and there is much to see beyond the pony.

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And you though Mt Rainier National Park was all about Mt Rainier. Well, have I got a surprise for you. It has more mountains, valleys and even Mt St Helens in the distance. This is not a one-trick pony.
Portions of Paradise can be so green it almost hurts
Portions of Paradise can be so green it almost hurts
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The ripples on Reflection Lakes were not cooperating when I visited, so you’ll need to imagine a smooth, reflective surface.
While views of high places are interesting, so are views from high places.
While views of high places are interesting, so are views from high places.
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Frozen Lake (which is not frozen) sits relatively high between trails and mountains
What can I add?
What can I add?
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A glacier (far right) creates a milky river and a turquoise lake. (Sorry for the lighting. I’d be happy to go back when the lighting is better.)
Waterfalls descend from a glacier to form a glacial river
Waterfalls descend from a glacier to form a glacial river
Myrtle Falls with Mt Rainier above. How convenient.
Myrtle Falls with Mt Rainier above. How convenient.