Mt Rainier

PNW Names Are Most Mispronounced in America
PNW Names Are Most Mispronounced in America
PNW Names Are Most Mispronounced in America
 First of all, it’s When-NATCH-eee, not When-NAW-CHEE. You can always tell someone is not from around here when they mispronounce Wenatchee …or the big town of Spokane.   Here’s a rhyme to help you remember both: I’ll never forget when Duran Duran Once played a concert in Spokane  (Duran Duran played at the Spokane Opera House on March 5th, 2005) Or how about The Beatles wrote songs that were ver
Two of the Snowiest Places in the US - Here in Washington
Two of the Snowiest Places in the US - Here in Washington
Two of the Snowiest Places in the US - Here in Washington
What is the snowiest place in the U.S.?   The snowiest place in the United States is a tie between Mount Rainier (Tahoma) and Mount Baker (Kulshan) in Washington State. These two volcanic mountains receive an average of 645 inches every year. The reco...
"Oldest to Summit Rainier" Meet these Two Amazing Women
"Oldest to Summit Rainier" Meet these Two Amazing Women
"Oldest to Summit Rainier" Meet these Two Amazing Women
"Oldest to Summit Rainier" Meet these Two Amazing Women On Monday July 10th, 2023 - Rose Vanderhoof, a 78 year old resident of Ashford, Washington, became the oldest woman to reach the top of 14,414 foot Mount Rainier. This was Rose’s 9th and final summiting of the highest peak in Washington State. ...
USGS: Mt. Rainier Did Not Erupt
USGS: Mt. Rainier Did Not Erupt
USGS: Mt. Rainier Did Not Erupt
(Seattle, WA) -- Mt. Rainier did not erupt Wednesday.  Despite what appeared to be  a formation of steam hovering at the top, the U.S. Geological Survey says it was simply a cloud above the peak.  Scientists add there are no indications of unusual seismic activity.  The Pacific ...