Mount Rainier in bloom

We were told that Mount Rainier was an impressive sight, but having seen so many great sights already, could it be that special?

 What a surprise when it first comes into view, its white snow cover dome towers over the landscape that basically is at sea level.  Rising up 14,410 feet, this domant volcano is ever present in the landscape.  It's dominance reminds me of Mount Vesiuvius towering over Pompeii.  Let's hope Mount Rainier stays a sleeping giant and doesn't become a Weather Channel show, "It can  happen tomorrow!".

We are visiting at a time when the wildflowers are at their peak.  I spoke to a man while taking photos who said in the 33 years that he has been coming to Mt. Rainier, he has never seen the flowers so beautiful.  Makes for great photos and slow hikes.  We stop ever 10 feet to take pictures.