Hardy visitors to Mount Rainier National Park come to climb and summit the 14,410-foot volcano that towers over the state of Washington. But climbing Mount Rainier—a technical ascent meant for experienced mountaineers—isn’t the only thing to do in this Northwest gem. You can hike to glacier-fed waterfalls, old fire lookout towers, high-alpine lakes, and through old-growth forests. Post up near either Nisqually or Stevens Canyon entrance, which, of the park’s four total gates, lead to the park’s most popular draws.