Going the week after Labor Day was a fantastic time to go. Washington still had some sunny days, green grass, flowers and warm weather. When I went through the park, we barely passed any other cars, which made every stop and pull out very serene. It was much cheaper at $15 than several other National Parks I've recently been to.... more

We have been on two trips of one week each to Mt. Rainier. The first time we camped at Ohanpecosh and the second time at Cougar Rock. Both trips were in August, one at the beginning and one at the end of August. While camping at Ohanapecosh, we enjoyed hikes at the Grove of the Patriarchs, Silver Falls, Naches Peak,... more