
Three miles straight up, a volcano covered in ice
Mount Rainier is a mountain with a secret: it’s a volcano. Nearly three miles tall and wrapped in more glaciers than any other peak in the lower 48 states, it rises over the Pacific Northwest like a sleeping giant. Scientists keep a close eye on it, and once you explore its ice caves, wildflower meadows, and ancient forests, you’ll see why this giant is full of surprises.
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