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Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail

Encircling Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State is a historic 93-mile (150-km) loop trail with 22,000 feet (6,705.6 m) of elevation gain and loss. An estimated 200–250 hikers complete the Wonderland Trail’s entire circumference annually, taking between 10–14 days, while thousands of others hike sections of the trail to enjoy the stunning views.

Sunday's Podcast: Jon Waterman Discusses His Latest Book, Into The Thaw

Sunday's guest on the National Parks Traveler's podcast has floated the Noatak River more than once and backpacked all over Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. And Jon Waterman returned from those trips with incredible stories of the places he saw, the people he met, and the wildlife that came in range of his eyes.

Why The National Parks Traveler Needs Your Support On #Giving Tuesday

For more than 19 years the National Parks Traveler has been working to keep those who own the National Park System — you, the American public — informed not only on how to make the most out of your national park vacation, but aware of management decisions made by the National Park Service and Congress. It's vital information you should have so you know how the parks are being cared for.