Jagged mountain peaks crowned by glaciers in the North Cascades

National Parks

Three world-class national parks showcasing Washington's wild beauty

Washington is home to three of America's most spectacular national parks. Mount Rainier towers over the landscape with its glaciers and wildflower meadows. Olympic National Park protects three distinct ecosystems in one park — temperate rainforest, alpine wilderness, and rugged Pacific coastline. North Cascades, the American Alps, offers jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and over 300 glaciers in pristine backcountry.