M H Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

M H Park, also known as Mount Rainier National Park, is a popular tourist destination located in the state of Washington in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.


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Summary

The park is named after Mount Rainier, which is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and stands at an elevation of 14,411 feet.

There are several good reasons to visit M H Park, including the stunning natural beauty that can be found throughout the area. Visitors to the park can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and its surrounding wilderness, which is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life.

Some specific points of interest to see in the park include the Paradise and Sunrise areas, which offer hiking trails, scenic drives, and panoramic views of the mountain and its glaciers. Other popular attractions include the Grove of the Patriarchs, which features ancient trees that are hundreds of years old, and the Nisqually Glacier, which is one of several glaciers in the park.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Mount Rainier is an active volcano that last erupted in the mid-1800s. The park was established in 1899, making it one of the oldest national parks in the United States. Additionally, the park covers an area of over 236,000 acres and receives over two million visitors each year.

The best time of year to visit M H Park depends on what activities you are interested in. The summer months (July and August) are the busiest and offer the warmest weather, but also have the most crowds. Spring is a good time to see wildflowers, and fall brings vibrant colors to the park. Winter is a popular time for skiing and snowboarding, but many roads and facilities may be closed due to heavy snow.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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