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1. www.nps.gov › mora › indexMount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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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.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_RainierMount Rainier - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Age of rock: 500,000 years
   • Parent range: Cascade Range

   • Elevation: 14,411 ft (4,392 m) NAVD 88
   • Topo map: USGS Mount Rainier West

3. www.britannica.com › place › Mount-RainierMount Rainier | National Park, History, Eruptions, & Map

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   Mar 27, 2024 · 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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5. visitrainier.comVisit Rainier | Official Site Of Mt. Rainier Tourism

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   14,410 feet of fun & adventure await your exploration at Mt. Rainier. Explore lodging, area activities, travel information & more. Plan your visit today.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_Rainier_National_ParkMount Rainier National Park - Wikipedia

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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.

7. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › national-parksTravel guide to Washington's Mount Rainier National Park and ...

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   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....

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   Where is Mount Rainier located?

   • Mount Rainier ( / reɪˈnɪər / 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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   What is the purpose of Mount Rainier National Park?

   • As stated in the foundation document: 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.

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   What is Mount Rainier famous for?

   • Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. 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.

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   How old is Mount Rainier?

   • The earliest evidence of human activity in the area which is now Mount Rainier National Park, is a projectile point dated to circa 4,000–5,800 BP ( before present) found along Bench Lake Trail (the first section of Snow Lake Trail). A more substantial archeological find was a rock shelter near Fryingpan Creek, east of Goat Island Mountain.

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