September 26, 2012---Wednesday.....
We ended staying in a state park about 50 miles away from the Mt. Rainier National Park. The day we visited the park, we got up and drove into the park, spending the day there before driving back to the campground.
The day started out foggy but after we got out of the river valley, it cleared up nicely! We thought at this point that we might actually see the peak of Mt. Rainier. Like many mountains, it makes its own weather and many people do not get to see the peak.
Entering the park.
As we drive into the park, we start going up and up. We ended up driving up the mountain. Steep, curvy roads lead us to Paradise visitor's center. There were turnouts along the way with views of the peak. It is a good day for the mountain, with clear views all the way to the top.
Don and I pose in front of the peak on the way up the side of the mountain.
By the time we get to the visitor's center, we will be quite close to the peak.
Once at the visitor's center, we take off and walk some of the paved trails on up the mountain. In summer, this parking lot is overflowing with cars! There were still a lot of people here, but not near as many as in the summer peak.
One of the alpine meadows we saw.
Some black tail deer that were right on the trail!..
Don in front of the Peak!
Who is this mountain climber! We had such a beautiful day for our visit to Mt. Rainier!
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