Mountain Rainer NP

I was named after Admiral Peter Rainier in 1792 by English explorer George Vancouver.

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@MrsGarciaK Melissa Rodriguez, Per 6

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On a nice typical day, a typical ranger would go out and make sure everything is the way nature intends it to be ☀️

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Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. In the winter there is about 643 inches of snow!

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At an elevation of 6,4000, Sunrise is located 60 miles northeast of the Nisqually Entrance. Second most visited area

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When visiting me, you should definitely take advantage of the incredible scenery and unbelievable wildlife by taking a hike

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My friend, Emmons Glacier, is 4.3 square miles. He's one of the 25 glaciers that live in my neighborhood #geology101

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#geology101 I'm 500,000 years old... still young 😇

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#geology101 i'm a stratovolcano that lies on the Cascade Volcanic Arc and my most recent eruption occurred about 1000 years ago🏔

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The Douglas Fir Tree is the most important & most magnificent & outstanding tree in the park

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A field of Glacier Lilies surround the mountain

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Two of our endangered species' that we protect, the Gray Wolf and the Northern Spotted Owl

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Black Bears living a bear-y good life

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#dailyecologicalbalance Limiting Factors: freezing cold temp, human activity, possible natural disasters, & predation

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#dailyecologicalbalance food chain: TOP wolves NEXT elk NEXT squirrels BOTTOM insects

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The Subalpine Biome

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The Alpine Biome