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Mount Rainier NP, Washington
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Mount Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to its large amount of glacial ice, which could produce massive lahars if it erupts.
Standing at 14,411 feet, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range and the highest point in Washington State.
Mount Rainier is home to 25 named glaciers, making it the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States.
The national park surrounding Mount Rainier encompasses over 236,000 acres of diverse ecosystems, from old-growth forests to subalpine meadows.
The park is home to over 140 species of birds and 65 species of mammals, including black bears, elk, and mountain goats.
The park features several historic structures, including the Paradise Inn, built in 1916, which is a National Historic Landmark.
Each year, around 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount Rainier, but only about half reach the summit due to challenging conditions.
Mount Rainier is known as Tahoma or Tacoma to local Native American tribes, who have revered it for centuries.
