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Mount Rainier National ParkAndesite columns along Sunrise Road.
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Mount Rainier National Park
Wilderness Alerts

August 17, 2009: Crevasse's have opened up on the Muir Snowfield. Unprotected travel is not recommended for day-hikers to Camp Muir. One party has already fallen in a crevasse. Check with rangers before setting out on your hike.

Check the status of park roads before setting out on your trip.

Trees and lush vegetation in the Carbon River Rainforest.  

Did You Know?
The Carbon River Valley receives about 70 - 90 inches of rain a year. Abundant rainfall and mild temperatures have created an inland temperate rainforest. Explore the Carbon River Rainforest on the 1/4 mile loop trail and learn about the rainforest ecosystem from exhibits located along the trail.

Last Updated: August 17, 2009 at 10:54 EST