The major portion of the park, conserved as wilderness, is registered under the National Wilderness Preservation System. The Mount Rainier National Park was considered a National Historic Landmark in the year 1997. It represented the architectural style of he National Park Service Rustic that made them quite popular. The Mount Rainier National Park was also registered under the National Register of Historic Places.
Some of the major attractions of the Mount Rainier National Park are as follows:
- Paradise – It is one of the popular attraction sites of the park. Paradise is the most beautiful pace within the park. Tourists love to enjoy the snowfall that marks the main feature of Paradise in this national park.
- Longmire – This is a very beautiful place in the park, which is entirely surrounded by red cedars and coniferous trees. Huge number of tourists flock to Longmire in the Mount Rainier National Park every year.
- Sunrise – It is also a popular visitor center in Mount Rainier National Park that is located in the Park's northeastern part.
A wide range of summer activities of the Mount Rainier National Park can be enjoyed by the tourists while exploring the endless beauty of the national park. The activities include fishing, camping, bus tours, hiking, horseback riding and mountain climbing. The winter activities on the other hand include snowshoeing, skiing and snowshoe walks.
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