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Nick and Em visit Mount Rainier National Park during the two-week summer window when wildflowers bloom in the Paradise area.Watch After stocking supplies in Portland, they hike 1.1 miles into the park to view the peak bloom of yellow and pink wildflowers, encountering marmots and mountain goats along the trail.1:31 The pair then captures sunrise reflection shots of Mount Rainier at a nearby lake.6:19 To complete their third bucket-list item, they drive two hours north to the Sunrise region and hike to the park's highest fire lookout.6:40 Despite cold temperatures and a lack of snacks, they observe the Perseid meteor shower from the summit alongside other hikers.8:17 The trip highlights the importance of timing visits to coincide with peak wildflower conditions and clear weather for mountain photography and astronomical events.

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