Mt. Rainier
Mount Rainier ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level. 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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At the base area of Mt. Rainier on this fall day offered the best colors.
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Deep in the rain forest of Mt. Rainier this scene reminds me of Jurassic Park. The late afternoon sun hits the tree just right.
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Late in the afternoon the clouds were just covering the mountains.