It started out completely overcast. At the visitors center and wouldn’t even even have known that we were at the foot of the mountain if it were not for the signage. All we could see is folks playing on the slow field. They still have over 9 ft of snowpack. Then the clouds began to break up and our patient waiting paid off, Rainier peeked out through holes in the clouds. Absolutely beautiful. The landscape is wonderfully rugged and lots of snow cover. We saw a deer and a new woodpecker and wished out loud that we would see a bear. Mom was thrilled about the Warning posted at the camp ground. “Camp at your own risk” “This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as floods, mudflows, debris flows and rock fall.” If you hear a loud roar, get to higher ground, at least 160 feet up. Pretty cool, huh!?