Enveloped by lush forests, alpine meadows and glacial landscape, 14,410-foot-tall Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano ... Here, hike the popular 5.5-mile Skyline Trail, which offers views ...

which connects back to the Skyline above the junction with Golden Gate trail (an alternative for a shorter hike). Views along the way include displays of subalpine wildflowers, Mount Rainier and ...

Here’s how thoughtful urban planning saved Vancouver’s natural beauty.