Seattlest Day Trips to Mount Rainier (in Photos)

On the way up toward Skyline Trail, we saw this marmot with things to do. We were surprised by the amount of wildlife we saw on this trip, considering we were on main trails. We also learned there are such things as snow worms and snow fleas. (MvB)

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So last Tuesday we took the day off and took advantage of our drought *koff koff* for a non-cloud-enshrouded trip to Mount Rainier. At 8:30 a.m. we were driving south down I-5, to 405, to 167, to 161, which took us through South Hill and Eatonville, and then it was 7 to 706, which drops you right at the door of Mount Rainier. The door costs $15 per car, or $5 if you're a person. Either way, it's the best damn money you're likely to spend in your life.