Outdoors A rainy day at Rainier Our nearest national park never ceases to amaze. Even on dreary, drizzling days, there are always natural wonders to see at Mount Rainier National Park. In fact, those looking to avoid the crowds will find it best to visit the hugely popular Christine, Comet and Narada falls on a day when the weather leaves you with no view of the 14,111-foot mountain peak. Sunrise over Paradise A Grand time at Rainier Bloody good days Big Dry Country The Sahara of Washington Richland student lives on ski racer's edge The Methow Valley: Happy trails to you North Cascades: Copper Ridge Day-tripping with Baker Oregon's Alps A creek runs through it Gorgeous view Falling all over Dog show in the Gorge Room with a view at Columbia River dams Kennewick optometrist shoots up the charts Cyclists head for the hills  Scientist writes the book on mountain weather Most of us heading into the backcountry are constantly in search of an edge, whether it be lighter camping gear, tastier freeze-dried food or sensing the approach of a storm. C. David Whiteman, a Battelle staff scientist in the Atmospheric Sciences Technical Group for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has used his expertise to help not just hikers but anyone understand and, in some cases, forecast wea-ther. Tri-City Posse Preps, college Tri-City Americans Opinion: Jim Riley Outdoors Adult sports Hydros Area golf Top 100 stories Jeff Morrow Back to Sports front page This page and all contents are ©opyright 1999 by the