Panoramic vista near Ashford, WA in Mount Rainier National Park: a snow-covered Mount Rainier and its glacier dominate the background above a glacial valley, with dense subalpine evergreen forest and an alpine meadow in the midground. Fallen logs, low wildflower growth, and mixed understory occupy the foreground; a narrow meltwater stream threads the valley. Bright blue sky with sun flare completes the high-elevation scene.
September 17, 2026