Discover Nature, LLC

Hiked the Mazama trail guided by Diann. It was an amazing experience. Diann provided snacks and insights about the plants and animal life in the area. She also provided options for other trails to try around Mt. Rainier. I would recommend this hiking experience to anyone interested in discovering the beauty of Washington state.

Highly recommend! Diann is an excellent communicator, she reached out before the hike to learn what hiking experience I had, what I was interested in seeing, and how far I wanted to hike. She chose the perfect hike (Narada Falls/Reflection Lakes) and provided trekking poles and snacks. I was very pleased with the hike and all the info about the fauna & flora Diann shared. She really knows the area and trails well and recommended several other hikes she thought I’d enjoy. It was a fantastic hike.

My 12 year old granddaughter and I did two day hikes with Diann in July, 2022. It was a great experience. First, when your time in the park is limited, as was our time, having a knowledgeable guide pick out suitable trails is well worth the money. But, with Diann, it was way better. She is so knowledgeable about the park, its flora and fauna, and its history. She had so much to show us, in addition to the sights, that it was very educational for both of us. Highly recommend Diann.

If I could give Diann 100 stars I would! She rocks! I am a recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest; I wanted to visit Mt. Rainier National Park but didn't feel confident in my hiking or map reading skills to go alone. In my research, I found Discover Nature, which specifically leads hiking tours on Mt. Rainier. After speaking with Diann directly to chat about her services, I was sold! She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and incredibly helpful in guiding me through the planning process of picking a date. In the weeks leading up to the hike, Diann was great about listing out tips and helpful information links to make my outing a success. She even lent me an extra pair of walking sticks for that day. I didn't own any and was curious to try them out! ( They were awesome and saved my knees!) Her directions were clear about where to meet early that morning. We spent a glorious day hiking through Mt. Rainier National Park. I trusted her to pick the trails that would be best suited to my hiking levels. I am in decent shape but I am not someone that goes hiking often. These trails were perfect for me. The weather cooperated. We walked at a moderate pace and she definitely accommodated me and encouraged breather breaks when we were on an incline, especially given the change in elevation. The scenery was SO AWESOME!! I could not stop saying "WOW!"

Diann was a great companion and fabulous guide for the day: patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and interesting conversationalist without being overbearing. Having someone else lead the way allowed me to focus (mentally and with the camera, both) on the experience and views without being concerned with safety, distance, directions, etc. I am delighted with the photos and the suggestions from Diann for special shots. I enjoyed hearing about the history of the park, the topography, neighboring mountain ranges, and all learning about the flora and fauna.

Diann walked me through the old part of the forest and showed me various plants and tree types, and identified markings of a pileated woodpecker, as well as the call of a very specific type of wren. I could not believe that some of the trees were 800 years old! Then, we drove to the next area called "Paradise". Along the way we stopped a few times, and took in the views at some of the scenic look outs. It was super laid back and felt like I was just hiking with an old friend (who happened to know a lot about the hike).

Did I mention the wildlife?! I was lucky enough to see bears ( from a safe distance), mountain goats, marmots, pikas, a hawk and a bald eagle. It was great! I simply could not stop gaping at the stunning snow covered Mt. Ranier! After the hike, Diann recommended a few other places for me to check out on my own before leaving the park.

I am so happy that I booked my tour with Discover Nature. Diann was the best! I look forward to booking with her again!

It was almost a year ago to the day that my wife and I did this tour with Diann. We were doing an Alaska cruise but spent a day in mount rainier National park. Her tour, personal interest and fun personality really made this day unforgettable. I hope to go back and explore the park further in the future and I won’t hesitate to call Diann again.

Kevin and Camille Tietz