In the summer, this area is ideal for wildflower viewing ... From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams.

The Yosemite area offers a phenomenal variety of wildflowers, including some of the rarest varieties around. It is home to both native California plants and species that have migrated from the Pacific ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through August, when wildflowers transform the park's subalpine meadows and the dry, warm weather provides optimal hiking conditions.