Orting is a city in Pierce County, Washington, set in a broad, fertile valley between the Puyallup and Carbon rivers in the shadow of Mount Rainier. Its population was 9,041 at the 2020 census, and the city sits roughly 30 miles northwest of the mountain, which dominates the view to the southeast. Orting's setting — a flat valley floor ringed by rivers and framed by Rainier — defines both its character and its history. The city grew in the late 19th century as a settlement in the Puyallup Valley, and its downtown retains turn-of-the-century architecture that reflects that era. Orting remains a distinctly small-town community, with a compact commercial core, a gazebo and farmers market, and a civic calendar that includes a Daffodil Festival each spring. The valley's lahar deposits from past Mount Rainier eruptions are part of the area's geological story, and the city is built upon those layers. Recreation is a defining feature of contemporary Orting. The Foothills Trail, a 20-mile converted rail trail, runs directly through the center of town and follows the Carbon River levee, drawing cyclists, walkers, and families and connecting Orting to the broader regional trail network. The rivers themselves offer fishing and riverside access, and Mount Rainier National Park lies within a short drive for hiking and alpine recreation. The Orting School District serves the community, and the city's location places it within commuting range of Puyallup and Tacoma while retaining a slower, valley-town pace. For residents, Orting offers small-town life, outdoor access, and a dramatic mountain backdrop within one of the Puget Sound region's fastest-growing counties.