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D48317-1
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- 1950-03-03 (Creation)
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Beautiful Mount Rainier dominates the skyline for many miles, as seen from Yelm. This glacier covered dormant volcano at 14,410 feet above sea level is the highest mountain in the Pacific Northwest and the fifth highest in the contiguous United States. It is the crowning jewel of the 241, 000 acre Mount Rainier National Park, one of the most heavily used parks in the national system. The Park is known for its abundant wildflowers and wildlife, including elk, the elusive mountain goat and bear. The mountain was "discovered" by Captain George Vancouver in 1792 while exploring Puget Sound, however it has always figured prominently in Northwest native mythology and legends. TPL-8493
Mountains--Washington--1950-1960; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);