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May 2, 2024 · An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
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Mount Rainier (/ r eɪ ˈ n ɪər / ray-NEER), 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.
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Mount Rainier, highest mountain (14,410 feet [4,392 meters]) in the state of Washington, U.S., and in the Cascade Range. It lies about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the city of Tacoma, within Mount Rainier National Park. A dormant volcano, it last erupted about 150 years ago.
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The purpose of Mount Rainier National Park is to protect and preserve unimpaired the majestic icon of Mount Rainier, a glaciated volcano, along with its natural and cultural resources, values, and dynamic processes.
Sep 23, 2019 · A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s. By National Geographic Staff. 8 min read. Fast Facts. Location: Washington....