Magic Mountain

Posted May 24th, 2008 by wheretraveler

Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain

If you hear a local remark, “the mountain is out today,” just look to the southwest. Despite being about two hours from the city, Mount Rainier dwarfs our manmade skyline—and on clear days, it appears even larger, revealing itself all the way down to the foothills. At 14,410 feet, with 26 major glaciers, the mountain is the centerpiece of Mount Rainier National Park: more than 200,000 acres of old growth trees, snow fields, and waterfalls. www.nps.gov/mora or 206.569.2211...

If you hear a local remark, “the mountain is out today,” just look to the southwest. Despite being about two hours from the city, Mount Rainier dwarfs our manmade skyline—and on clear days, it appears even larger, revealing itself all the way down to the foothills. At 14,410 feet, with 26 major glaciers, the mountain is the centerpiece of Mount Rainier National Park: more than 200,000 acres of old growth trees, snow fields, and waterfalls.

www.nps.gov/mora or 206.569.2211

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