You don’t have to step foot on Mount Rainier to see that it’s special. The 14,410-foot-tall, snow-capped mountain inspires even from miles away, but nothing compares to experiencing it up close.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano sitting just 2.5 hours outside Seattle, Washington. The national park it sits in is dominated by its 14,410-foot peak and is an iconic state marker. Wildflower ...