Mount Rainier, highest mountain (14,410 feet [4,392 metres]) 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. The mountain is geologically young, formed by successive lava flows from eruptions that began about one million years ago. The dormant volcano last erupted about 150 years ago.
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- The broad top of Mount Rainier contains three named summits. The highest of these named sub-summits is known as the Columbia Crest, at a recently...
- An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.
- Whether you’re an avid hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Mount Rainier offers something for everyone.
- We have reviews of the best places to see in Mount Rainier National Park. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- “Of all the fire mountains which like beacons, once blazed along the Pacific Coast, Mount Rainier is the noblest” — John Muir.
- Mount Rainier is not just a mountain. It is a sleeping volcano. Steam and heat often rise from the very top of the mountain, causing some of the snow to melt.
- Closer to Mount Rainier on the eastern side of the mountain is the Sunrise area, which is surrounded by heavily wooded forests and mountain ridges.
- Mt Rainier lodging offers affordable accommodations in Ashford, WA, just minutes from the year-round Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
- Mount Rainier is an iconic and towering volcano 54 miles southeast of Seattle. Its image can be seen on all the standard Washington license plates.
- Majestic Mount Rainier soars almost 3 miles (14,410 feet) above sea level and looms over the expanding suburbs of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington.
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- Kuruluş tarihi:2 Mart 1899
- Yüzölçümü:953 km²
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