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  Mt Rainier Washington, Mount Rainier, Mt Rainier, Mt Rainier Lodging, Mt Rainier Cabins
One of the largest Washington Mountains at over 14,000 feet, Mt Rainier soars thousands of feet over surrounding peaks, and is visible from hundreds of miles away.
The Puyallup, Yakima, and Muckleshoot tribes were just some of the tribes that would hike to Mount Rainier in the summer to hunt elk and bear and camp at berries fields they would pick at, which were as high as 3,000 feet.
Mount Rainier does not have a tourism infrastructure as developed as some of the ski resorts in the state, but there are still places to stay if you want to spend a day or two exploring the enormous park.
www.destination360.com /north-america/us/washington/mt-rainier.php   (656 words)

  
  Debris-Flow Hazards Caused by Hydrologic Events at Mount Rainier, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
At 4393 m, ice-clad Mount Rainier has great potential for debris flows owing to its precipitous slopes and incised steep valleys, the large volume of water stored in its glaciers, and a mantle of loose debris on its slopes.
Lahars at Mount Rainier can be classed in 3 groups according to their genesis: (1) flank collapse of hydrothermally altered, water-saturated rock; (2) eruption-related release of water and loose debris; and (3) hydrologic release of water and debris (Scott et al., 1985).
Lahar hazards related to avalanches of altered rock and to the interactions of hot rock and ice during eruptions are discussed in Scott and Vallance (1995) and Hoblitt et al.
geopubs.wr.usgs.gov /open-file/of03-368   (2352 words)

  
 Rainier Police Department
The purpose of the Rainier Police Department is to protect persons and property in the Town of Rainier through the enforcement of laws; through community education and crime prevention programs; through investigations of violations, and through the citation and arrest of violators.
Rainier, Washington offers a unique and picturesque quality of life to its residents.
The Rainier Police Department is well supported by its citizens and the local government, and is rapidly moving towards being recognized as an excellent agency for its size in the state.
members.aol.com /rainierpd   (440 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier, Washington
Rainier is one of the most difficult state highpoints and unless you are an experienced mountain climber it is strongly recommended that you use a guide.
Rainier is the semi-finals for the finale on McKinley.
Rainier can be hiked in one day (see FAQ).
americasroof.com /wa.shtml   (573 words)

  
 Mount Rainier, Washington
Mount Rainier is the highest and third most voluminous volcano of the Cascade Range.
Mount Rainier is potentially the most dangerous volcano in the Cascades because it is very steep, covered in large amounts of ice and snow, and near a large population that lives in lowland drainages.
Sisson, T.W., 1995, An overview of the geology of Mount Rainier's volcanic edifice: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, p.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_rainier.html   (481 words)

  
 Volcanic Hazards in Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier and other similar volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams and Mount Baker, erupt much less frequently than the more familiar Hawaiian volcanoes, but their eruptions are vastly more destructive.
Hot lava and rock debris from Rainier's eruptions have melted snow and glacier ice and triggered debris flows (mudflows) - with a consistency of churning wet concrete - that have swept down all of the river valleys that head on the volcano.
Earthquakes at Mount Rainier and other Cascade volcanoes are monitored by the University of Washington and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the volcanoes shapes are measured regularly the staff of the USGS's Cascades Volcano Observatory, located in Vancouver., Washington.
www.nps.gov /mora/ncrd/hazards.htm   (1043 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Rainier
Mount Rainier in Washington State was so designated due to the influence of Rainier Brewery.
Rainier changed owners several times over the next forty-five years, until Detroit-based Stroh Brewing finally sold the brand to Pabst in 1999 and closed the Rainier Brewery.
Mount Rainier was so designated in 1792 by British Captain George Vancouver, who named it after a friend, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, and published that designation in his journal six years later.
www.snopes.com /business/names/rainier.asp   (492 words)

  
 CVO Website - Mount Rainier Volcano
Mount Rainier is a large stratovolcano of andesitic rock in the Cascade Range of western Washington.
The Mountain is, however, the most dangerous volcano in the range, owing to the large population and to the huge area and volume (92x10^6 cubic meters and 4.4x10^9 cubic meters, respectively of ice and snow on its flanks that could theoretically melt to generate debris flows during cataclysmic eruptions.
Active fumaroles were recognized at the summit of Mount Rainier at the time of the first authenticated climb to the top of the volcano in 1870, and the lavas of the summit cone have locally been hydrothermally altered to a loose, sandy, clay-bearing material.
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov /Volcanoes/Rainier/description_rainier.html   (10304 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
This is a radar image of Mount Rainier in Washington state.
The western boundary of Mount Rainier National Park is seen as a transition from protected, old-growth forest to heavily logged private land, a mosaic of recent clear cuts (bright purple/blue) and partially regrown timber plantations (pale blue).
The prominent river seen curving away from the mountain at the top of the image (to the northwest) is the White River, and the river leaving the mountain at the bottom right of the image (south) is the Nisqually River, which flows out of the Nisqually glacier on the mountain.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_rainier1.html   (460 words)

  
 Mount Rainier National Park History
The volcano's proximity to urban centers such as Tacoma, Olympia and Seattle, means Mount Rainier has long made an impression on the local population.
In 1899, Mount Rainier was the fifth area in the United States to be designated a National Park.
In 1962 Rainier was used as the training ground for the successful American expedition to Mount Everest.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/cascades/mt_rainier/history.htm   (579 words)

  
 EO Newsroom: New Images - Mt. Rainier, Washington
Rainier is an active volcano located next to a large population center, supports several large glaciers, and presents the largest volcanic hazard in the country.
While the last recorded eruption of Rainier occurred in 1840, the volcano is continuously monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascade Volcano Observatory.
The large debris fields that fill the valleys draining the glaciers comprise one of Rainier’s geohazards: potential landslides and debris flows triggered by earthquakes, eruptions, magma-water interactions, or sudden snow or ice melting.
earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=17043   (377 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier Volcano, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Mount Rainier, at 4392 m the highest peak in the Cascade Range, forms a dramatic backdrop to the Puget Sound region.
The present summit was constructed within a large crater breached to the north during the a mid-Holocene eruption as a result of the collapse of a once-higher edifice.
Extensive hydrothermal alteration of the upper portion of the volcano has contributed to its structural weakness; an active thermal system has caused periodic melting on flank glaciers and produced an elaborate system of steam caves in the summit icecap.
users.bendnet.com /bjensen/volcano/us/washington-rainier.html   (171 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier Paradise Ingraham Glacier Disappointment Cleaver Camp Muir Washington State Mountain Climb
Note: The new Rainier site is a Frames site, so I can't link you directly to the page unless I put you out of the frames set-up...so go to the above link and then choose "Climbing Conditions" in the selection area on the left navigation frame.
Mount Rainier weather to include temperature, wind direction, speed, extended forecast for the Summit, Camp Muir, and Paradise.
This is a nice list of the 10 most popular summit routes on Rainier, with a brief description of each, rating, and estimated climbing time.
www.ascentstudio.com /rainier/links.html   (316 words)

  
 Mount Rainier
Time-Depth, map, and cross sections of Mount Rainier earthquakes for the past decade.
Mount Rainier, Washington - Debris Flows, Mudflows, and Lahars From the USGS CVO
Seismic Detection of Rockfalls at Mount Rainier and elsewhere.
www.geophys.washington.edu /SEIS/PNSN/RAINIER/welcome.html   (540 words)

  
 Mount Rainier National Park
The 368-square-mile national park commemorates the grandeur of Mount Rainier, the highest peak in Washington at an elevation of 14,410 FT (4,392 M) and one of the most active volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest.
Mt. Rainier exceeded the world record for snowfall in 1972 with 1,122 inches and consistently receives the most snowfall in the Cascade Range.
Located southeast of Tacoma, Washington, Mount Rainier NP is a couple of hours drive from the Seattle-Tacoma area.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/cascades/mt_rainier/Mount_Rainier_NP.htm   (531 words)

  
 Mount Rainier Exploration Seminar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Mount Rainier’s presence is large in Western Washington, geologically, ecologically, and culturally.
Since this is a small class, we have the flexibility to tailor the content to the specific interests and background of the students.
Mount Rainier’s Political History, looking back at the decision to make it a park, how we might interact with it differently today if it hadn’t been made a Park (again using interviews with Park personnel, other hikers, scientists, etc).
faculty.washington.edu /epettit/RainierExploration.html   (2647 words)

  
 Mount Rainier, Washington
The mountain, a part of the Cascade Range, is a volcano that has not erupted for 2,000 years.
It is also the highest mountain in the state of Washington.
The park's wildlife, waterfalls, lakes, and especially its many glaciers have drawn more than 90 million visitors in the more than 100 years since the park was created.
www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/wa/rainier_1   (115 words)

  
 Rainier Washington Real Estate WA - Homes for Sale in Rainier Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
We provide Rainier demographic information, including access to data on Rainier schools (elementary, middle, and high school) test scores, student to faculty ratios, and other pertinent statistics.
Buying or selling a home can be confusing, but it doesn't matter if you say REALTOR®, realestate, or realty, realety, or reality, RealEstate.com has agents in the Rainier, Washington area to help you through the home buying (or home selling) process.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation.
www.realestate.com /local-real-estate/Washington/Rainier.aspx   (383 words)

  
 Rainier, Washington Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Trulia
Refine your real estate search in Rainier, WA by price, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, property type (including townhouses, condominiums and single-family homes), and more.
See local real estate trends, and compare your home to recently sold homes and similar homes for sale in Rainier, Washington.
View our Rainier real estate guide to see average listing prices, sale prices and information for local school districts.
www.trulia.com /WA/Rainier   (627 words)

  
 Mt Rainier Volcano, Washington - John Seach
Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, located 87 km SE of Seattle.
Little Tahoma is a small peak located on the eastern flank of the volcano.
Winthrop Glacier: This is the second largest glacier on Mount Rainier, with an area of 3.5 square miles.
www.volcanolive.com /rainier.html   (325 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier, Washington
When we're on this walk or at the lodge, we use binoculars to watch the really ambitious, serious hikers take the BIG climb to the peak, a two-day adventure which requires experienced guide-service from the post just by the parking lot.
The most interesting approach to Mt. Rainier is not from Seattle, as most folks see it, but from the East, driving from Yakama, Washington, on US 12.
At the fork take SR 410 West, which will take you through the inviting mountain scenery of sweet-smelling evergreen forests as you wind ever higher.Arriving on Highway 410 you'll go over Chinook and Cayuse Passes to the White River Entrance and Sunrise, which is only open in summer.
www.realtraveladventures.com /May2005/camping___rving_in_mt__rainier_national_park.htm   (1848 words)

  
 Rainier Pacific Bank - Deposits, Investments, Loans, Insurance Products & Services Washington
Rainier Pacific is a Washington bank with branches and ATMs throughout Washington state (Pierce and South King Counties, Federal Way, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Spanaway, Tacoma, Twin Lakes).
Rainier Pacific is a Washington-based bank with branches and ATMs throughout Washington state (Pierce and South King Counties, Federal Way, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Spanaway, Tacoma, Twin Lakes).
Browse Rainier Pacific's site for information about personal banking, business banking, internet/online banking, loans, student loans, personal loans, car loans, auto insurance, mortgages, line of credit, credit cards, deposit and checking accounts, CDs, roth IRA, and more.
www.rainierpac.com   (160 words)

  
 Mount Rainier Washington State Photo Gallery by Alain Lucier at pbase.com
Mount Rainier National Park was established on March 2, 1899, and encompasses 235,625 acres, ranging in elevation from 1,610' to 14,410' above sea level.
The "mountain" is an active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice, surrounded by old growth forest and stunning wildflower meadows.
The park is also rich in cultural resources and was designated a National Historic Landmark District as an outstanding example of early park planning and NPS rustic architecture.
www.pbase.com /alon/mt_rainier   (188 words)

  
 Accommodating Vacation Rentals, Mount Rainier Cabins, Ashford, Mt. Rainier, Washington - Cabins
Nestled in evergreens, yet flooded with daylight, this spacious lodge with 19’ cathedral cedar ceiling is just outside Mt. Rainier Nat’l Park.
All Cabins except Rainier Retreat are a 5 night minimum unless space available.
Base Camp, and the Rainier Retreat are a 3 night Minimum July 4 - September 2, 2002 except for space available.
www.1000inns.com /usa/washington/rainiercabins/cabins.htm   (1033 words)

  
 Stormking Spa and Cabins at Mt. Rainier - Ashford / Mt. Rainier, Washington - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Nestled amidst tall evergreens in the foothills of Mount Rainier, the spa at Stormking is a historic home built by the pioneer Mesler family in the early 1890's.
tormking is located on Washington SR 706 near the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park and within an easy drive of Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Portland.
The Nisqually Entrance, at the southwest corner of Mount Rainier, is the only entrance to the park that is open year-round.
www.bbonline.com /wa/stormking/index.html   (609 words)

  
 Rainier real estate - Search Rainier,Washington real estate listings on Brio Realty
Brio Realty » Washington State » Thurston County » Rainier » Rainier
If you are planning to buy a new home, sell an existing home, or relocate to Rainier Rainier, Washington you've come to the right web site.
Brio Realty's Rainier real estate page offers all easy access to all home listings in Rainier Rainier.
washington.briorealty.com /nwmls-mls/indexloc/WA/Thurston/Rainier/Rainier   (248 words)

  
 Mt. Rainier Lodging - Mt. Rainier Cabins, Washington
Location: Ashford, Mount Rainier, Washington State, USA (100 yds to Park Entrance, 1 block to Nisqually River)
After exploring Mount Rainier, relax with your family and friends in the bright and spacious living room and adjoining dining area with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and hand crafted stone fireplace.
Peak Holidays:Labor Day,Thanksgiving,Christmas/New Years $20 for each additional person per night, $10 for kids 12 and under, under 3 free Discounts for longer stays are available Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
www.vrbo.com /66116   (597 words)

  
 Mount Rainier - Washington Highpoint | Washington Climbs
With climbing attempts numbering around 12,000 per year, it is especially interesting to note that the summit success rate hovers around 50%.
Climbing Mt. Rainier is a serious undertaking; don't take it lightly.
Note: Liberty Cap at 14,112 feet (4,301 m) is considered by some as a separate peak on Mt. Rainier due to its greater than 300 foot (91 m) difference in elevation from Columbia Crest, the true summit of Mt. Rainier.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGU060-047   (475 words)

  
 Mount Rainier National Park
It is our intent to provide information that will be timely and of assistance in planning a trip, vacation or obtaining data about this park
Washington Hiking Trails Trail guides for day hikes and backpacking
Washington Getaways and Vacations Travel activities and destinations
www.mount.rainier.national-park.com   (138 words)

  
 Rainierweb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Our Mission is to provide quality, timely, and cost effective services.
RAINIER CITY COUNCIL VACANCY - CLICK ON Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update
The Rainier domain name was registered at no charge thanks to Neustar.
www.rainier.wa.us   (122 words)

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