Fun facts about Mount Rainier
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Mount Rainier is the most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, with 26 major glaciers and 36 square miles of permanent snowfields and glaciers.
Mount Rainier
United States
Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large, active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle. At 14,406 ft (4,391 m) it is the highest mountain in the U.S.
From the “Geographical setting” section
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The summit of Mount Rainier contains two volcanic craters, each more than 1,000 feet in diameter.
Mount Rainier
United States
Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large, active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle. At 14,406 ft (4,391 m) it is the highest mountain in the U.S.
From the “Geographical setting” section
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The first documented sighting of Mount Rainier by a European was by the crew of Captain George Vancouver on May 7, 1792.
Mount Rainier
United States
Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large, active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle. At 14,406 ft (4,391 m) it is the highest mountain in the U.S.
From the “History” section
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In 1899, Mount Rainier National Park was established as America's fifth national park.
Mount Rainier
United States
Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large, active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle. At 14,406 ft (4,391 m) it is the highest mountain in the U.S.
From the “History” section
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Mountain climbing on Mount Rainier is difficult, with a success rate of approximately 50% for climbers attempting to reach the summit.
Mount Rainier
United States
Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large, active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle. At 14,406 ft (4,391 m) it is the highest mountain in the U.S.
From the “Climbing” section
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