- Succinctly capturing the essence of the valley’s early settlers, The Issaquah Press eloquently stated in their June 30, 1976 issue: “Pioneer families came seeking a good life, one of hard work, ingenious innovation, and endless days in order to survive.” And with that, Squak Valley went from wilderness to homestead.
- Mount Rainier National Park (summitpost.org)
The crown jewel of Mount Rainier National Park, and of Washington state for that matter, is of course is Mount Rainier. There are, however, many more peaks that are great to hike and climb surrounding this magnificent volcano. The purpose of this page is to provide a comprehensive list of these peaks, links to their Summitpost pages, and provide links and a summary of general information about Mount Rainier National Park.