Begin your sojourn in Mount Rainier National Park by tracing the fire-and-ice evolution that gave the mountain its spectacular character. Learn about jökulhlaups, the great flash floods created when Rainier's twin forces - volcanic heat and glacial colds - collide. Below Rainier's imperial peak, discover vistas and valleys, waterfalls and alpine meadows, bobcats, cougars, raccoons and other wildlife. Meet Ranger Ron Warfield and later climb to the summit of magnificent... see more