- Since arriving in Seattle, I've been admiring Mt. Rainier

from afar, but today, we're leaving the city

to experience it up close.

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- We looked at Mt. Rainier today.

We're going to see some amazing sights.

Going to see some glaciers.

We're going to see one of the tallest mountains

in the lower 48 states, some big old growth trees,

some waterfalls, and some amazing things.

- Whoa!

This is Christine Falls and just look at how the water

has carved its way through the rock face

and really smoothed out certain spots.

It's postcard perfect.

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We've stopped to learn about this massive tree.

It's a nurse tree because it's fallen

and now is nourishing all of the trees and growth

and mushrooms around them.

When you arrive at Paradise,

you're getting some time on your own.

So you can have lunch but also, make sure you head off

and explore some of the pathways that take you through

the trees and the different nature.

It's just stunning out here.

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At over 14,000 feet, Mt. Rainier is the tallest mountain

in Washington State.

It has been a glorious day heading out of the city

to the Cascades to take in the exceptional nature

of this National Park.

And then just as we're about to leave,

Mt. Rainier popped out of the clouds.

I can go home happy.