Mount Rainier Drive or Hike to See was written with the purpose of helping folks do and see a variety of things all in a day visit to Mt. Rainier National Park. However, it was also written to show people that a single day visit doesn’t do justice to this relatively undiscovered National Park.
This is not a book for the avid backpacking hiker. It is not a book for the many mountain climbers that frequent the park.
Instead, it is a book for people who want to see the ever changing gorgeous mountain views, hike on the side of the mountain, view waterfalls crashing downward, look into the clear reflective mountain lakes, listen to the rivers make their music, walk amongst meadows of flowers, stand beside old growth trees over a thousand years old, watch the mountain goats run around on high rocky cliffs without ever a misstep, talk to the local marmots as they sun themselves on rocks beside many of the trails or catch a glimpse of the elusive black bears, see the silver fox at Paradise, eat the wild Huckleberries, admire the lush green forest foliage, take a historical self guided hike at Longmire and want all of this information organized for them with maps and colored photos so they can concentrate on enjoying all of it.
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Each Drive or Hike has several Colored Photos showing the Sites with Maps for Driving Directions and Hiking Information |
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The Mount Rainier Drive or Hike to See book is for people who both like to drive and see the sights and for those who enjoy easy to moderate day hikes. It is the perfect book for families! The book is for people who want to take home the views and sights already photographed for them during nice weather or during the colorful fall season. The book is a treasured souvenir for home and can be used as a guide for future visits. The book explains the mountain seasons and tells you what to expect during a park visit. It talks about safety factors and things to consider when hiking. It helps those interested in driving to the east side of the mountain with mileage information, picnic areas and rest stops. There are two full page maps noting the numbered drives or hikes on them along with information for quick reference on the opposite page. Driving directions to the park are also available in the front of the book for your convenience along with photos and comments about the dramatic flooding that occurred in November of 2006.
This Mount Rainier Drive or Hike to See book has EVERYTHING you need to know about Mt. Rainier National Park! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the many colored photos will still let you see the sights. The main premise of this book tells you how the weather should determine where you go and what you do. Therefore, there are four pages of itinerary suggestions for you when the weather is bright and sunny or when the clouds cover the mountain and even exciting things to do if it rains during your visit.
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| There are two Full Page Maps with Numbers indicating which Drive and Hike |
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