Mount Rainier, Giant Lenticular Cloud (Black and White)
A mammoth lenticular cloud hovers near Mount Rainier in this view from Bonney Lake, Washington. Lenticular clouds form when tall mountains get in the way of strong winds, and are relatively common over Rainier and other Cascade volcanoes, but this stormy cloud was unusually large.

Mt. Rainier and Eunice Lake
Mt. Rainier reflects in the rippled waters of Eunice Lake at sunset on a breezy summer evening.

Mt. Rainier and Puyallup River
A glowing Mt. Rainier reflects in the waters of the Puyallup River during a colorful winter sunset.

Mt. Rainier and Lenticular Clouds
A stack of lenticular clouds seems to hover over Mt. Rainier in this winter sunset viewed near Evans Creek.

Mt. Rainier, Winter Sunset
The last light of day illuminates the winter snow pack on Mount Rainier in this view from High Rock.

Mt. Rainier and Spray Park Wildflowers
Thin cirrus clouds turn vibrant red at sunset over Mt. Rainier and the colorful wildflowers at Spray Park.

Mount Rainier, Full Moon, Tipsoo Lake
Mount Rainier's eastern face is lit by alpenglow as the full moon hovers over a stand of trees near Tipsoo Lake.

Mt. Rainier and Full Moon
The full moon rises over Mount Rainier at sunset in this view from Buckley, Washington.

Mount Rainier and Full Moon from Ladd Mountain
The full moon rises over the southern face of Mount Rainier at sunset in this view from the summit of Ladd Mountain.

Mount Rainier, Full Moon, Elbe, Washington
The full moon seems to hover over Mount Rainier in this image taken at sunset from a field near Elbe, Washington.

Mount Rainier, Full Moon, Alpenglow
The full moon, rising shortly after sunset, appears to light the western face of Mount Rainier. Rainier is actually lit by alpenglow, in this view from the Ashford-Elbe highway.

Mt. Rainier and Sunrise Meadow
Mt. Rainier towers over a golden meadow near Sunrise. Emmons Glacier is visible on the left side of the mountain in this image, taken at sunrise.

Mt. Rainier/Tahoma Glacier
The Tahoma Glacier of Mt. Rainier seems relatively bare in this late summer view from High Rock, west of Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier, Reflection Lake, Wildflowers
Mount Rainier reflects in the steaming waters of one of the Reflection Lakes at sunrise. The lake is lined by blooming wildflowers, including Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus arcticus) and Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea).

Mount Rainier, Tipsoo Lake, Wildflowers
A variety of wildflowers, including Alpine aster (Oreostemma alpigenum), Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus arcticus) and Magenta paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) grow near Tipsoo Lake, which partially reflects Mount Rainier at sunrise.

Mount Rainier, Fall Color, Naches Peak
The ground cover on Naches Peak turns dramatic shades of red and gold in early autumn as Mount Rainier towers in the background in this image taken just before sunrise.

Mt. Rainier Framed by Trees
The last rays of sunlight illuminate the summit of Mount Rainier. The peak is framed by some of the trees that surround Mowich Lake.

Mt. Rainier, Full Moon, Panorama
The dramatic golden light of sunset bathes the southwest face of Mount Rainier as the full moon rises over the Tatoosh Range in this panoramic view from the summit of High Rock.

Tatoosh Range
The Tatoosh Range, in Mt. Rainier National Park, is framed by the moon, red clouds and summer wildflowers.

Pinnacle Peak
Pinnacle Peak, located in the Tatoosh Range in Mt. Rainier National Park, is bathed in the warm light of a late spring sunrise. The Pinnacle Glacier is visible at the base of the peak.

Paintbrush and Pinnacle Peak
Colorful paintbrush grows on a hillside overlooking Pinnacle Peak in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Paintbrush and Lupine
Paintbrush and lupine cover the hills around Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park with most of the colors in the rainbow.

California Corn Lily/False Hellebore
California Corn Lilies, also known as California False Hellebore (Veratrum californicum), grow in a tiny stream near Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.

Tiger Lily, Columbia Lily
A Tiger Lily, more formally known as a Columbia Lily (Lilium columbianum), blooms near Eunice Lake in Mount Rainier National Park. The Tiger Lily usually blooms in early summer.

Stormy Fall Sunset at Sunrise Point
A storm blows in from the west as fog lifts and swirls from below. Viewed from Sunrise Point, Mt. Rainier National Park.

Approaching Storm
An approaching storm blocks some of the view of the sunset from Sunrise Point in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Sunset Above the Fog
The sun sets in a narrow gap between a thick blanket of fog and a bank of clouds in this image taken near Mowich Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park.

Sunset Above the Fog (Alternate Image)
The sunset creates a colorful light show on the clouds above a fog-filled valley near Mowich Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mushrooms - Grove of the Patriarchs
Small, bigger, bigger still, and biggest: these four mushrooms were found in the Grove of the Patriarchs, a section of very old growth forest in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Grove of the Patriarchs
Several ancient trees, each several hundred years old, stand in the Grove of the Patriarchs, a section of very old forest in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Nurse Log - Grove of the Patriarchs
A young tree is supported by the remains of a decaying tree, called a nurse log. The Grove of the Patriarchs is a section of very old growth forest in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mountain Hemlock Cone in Snow
Deep snow melts around a fallen Mountain Hemlock cone (Tsuga mertensiana) on an exposed ridge above Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park. The Mountain Hemlock is also known as a Black Hemlock and Alpine Hemlock.

Townsend's Chipmunk
A Townsend's Chipmunk (Tamias townsendii) feasts on a nut it found near a meadow at Sunrise, Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mule Deer and Summer Wildflowers, Upper Tipsoo Lake
A mule deer, otherwise known as a black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus), munches on the colorful summer wildflowers near Tipsoo Lake in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Deer at Paradise
A deer makes its way through the forest near Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mule Deer in Snow
A mule deer, otherwise known as a black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus), searches for food after several days of storms have buried Rampart Ridge in Mt. Rainier National Park under several feet of snow.

Hoary Marmot
A Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) looks out from its perch atop a rock pile in Mount Rainier National Park.

Blue Grouse
An immature blue grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) searches for food near the White River in Mt. Rainier National Park. The grouse is a member of the partridge family.

Edith Creek
The rising sun begins to illuminate the peak of Mount Rainier, which stands above Edith Creek in Mount Rainier National Park.

Myrtle Falls
Myrtle Falls gracefully drops about 60 feet along the Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

Chenuis Falls
Chenuis Falls, located in the northern portion of Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, empties into the Carbon River.

Christine Falls
Christine Falls, one of the many dramatic waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park, drops about 75 feet through a narrow gorge.

Christine Falls from Above
Christine Falls, lightly dusted by snow, flows through a narrow gorge in Mount Rainier National Park.

Christine Falls in Winter
Christine Falls, one of the most visited waterfalls in Mt. Rainier National Park, is surrounded by snow after several January snowstorms.

Sunbeam Creek
Sunbeam Creek forms a dramatic cascades on the west side of Stevens Canyon in Mount Rainier National Park.

Edith Creek Gorge
Edith Creek, lightly dusted by snow, tumbles down a very narrow gorge below Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.

Rainbow, Rickseeker Point
A bright rainbow frames some of the trees that line the bluff at Rickseeker Point, Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier, Aerial View, East Face
Heavy snowfall and glaciers give Mount Rainier a dramatic textured face. This is an aerial view of the mountain's east face.

Mount Rainier, Shadow on Clouds (Aerial View)
Mount Rainier casts its own shadow on a thick bank of clouds in this aerial view taken from over Pierce County, Washington.

Mount Rainier and Glory (Aerial View)
Mount Rainier's shadow and a bright glory are visible in this aerial image. Glories form when sunlight scatters backwards in clouds or mist, and therefore are only visible from airplanes or mountain peaks.

Mount Rainier, Aerial View
The base of Mount Rainier is covered by a thick layer of low clouds. This aerial view of the mountain's south face was captured from a Boeing 737.

Mount Rainier and Mount Adams (Aerial View)
The setting sun lights up the western faces of Washington's two largest volcanoes: Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. This aerial view was captured over Pierce County.

Mounts Rainier, Adams and Helens (Aerial View)
Three of Washington's dominant volcanoes are visible in this aerial view. Mount Rainier is in the foreground. Mount St. Helens is visible in the saddle of Rainier's peak. Mount Adams is in the upper-left corner.

Mount Rainier, Wide Aerial View
Several of Mount Rainier's prominent features are visible in this aerial view. Little Tahoma, an 11,138-foot peak on the eastern side of the mountain, is visible at the bottom left corner. Emmons Glacier, one of Rainier's largest, is in the middle of the frame.

Mount Rainier, Above the Clouds, Chinook Pass
Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in Washington, rises above the thick clouds that cover the valley below Chinook Pass.

Volcanic Rock, Carbon River
Volcanic rocks from one of Mount Rainier's eruptions line the sides of the Carbon River.

Carbon River
The Carbon River cascades over volcanic rocks left by Mount Rainier's most recent eruption. A dramatic sunset makes Mother Mountain appear as if it is erupting.

Mowich Lake, Fay Peak
A late summer sunrise colors the sky above Fay Peak, which is reflected in the still waters of Mowich Lake in Mount Rainier National Park.

Rising Steam, Reflection Lake
Steam rises off one of the Reflection Lakes in Mount Rainier National Park as the still waters reflect a dramatic late summer sunrise.

Tree Shadow on Snow
Mount Rainier National Park ranks as one of the snowiest places on Earth. As the winter snow melts, this tree, near Paradise, is finally able reach above the snow pack.

Snow Drift
This wind-sculpted snow drift found near Alta Vista point in Mount Rainier National Park forms an unusual wandering pattern.

Snowy Forest, Rampart Ridge
Tall evergreen trees poke out from several feet of snow blanketing Rampart Ridge in Mount Rainier National Park.

Three Trunks in Snow, Rampart Ridge
The trunks of three trees reach out above the deep snowpack on Rampart Ridge in Mount Rainier National Park.

'S' Shaped Western Red Cedar tree
The heavy snowfall on Mount Rainier, which once held the world snowfall record, has taken its toll on this young Western Red Cedar tree, which has grown in an usual 'S' formation near Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.

Fall Color: Maple Leaves
These maple leaves located along the road to Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park are just beginning to show their fall colors.

High Rock Lookout
The High Rock Lookout, with a commanding view of Mt. Rainier, is used during the summer months to spot forest fires in the national park and surrounding forest areas. Inside the historic lookout is a fire spotter that was made in 1934.

Mt. Rainier, Aerial View, Jetliner Window
The window of a Boeing 737-800 frames the summit of Mount Rainier.

Road to Sunrise
An extended exposure catches the path of a car driving down Sunrise Road in Mount Rainier National Park. More than a mile above sea level, the road is the highest paved road in Washington state.