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Injured climber airlifted from Mount Washington after 60-foot fall
A 31-year-old New Orleans man was rescued by a Blackhawk helicopter on Wednesday after sustaining severe injuries on Mount ...
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Mount Rainier National Park: Over 230,000 acres of natural beauty - USA TODAY
The fifth national park, Mount Rainier was established in 1899, just 17 years before the National Park Service was created. The park contains over 236,000 acres, including Mount Rainier itself ...
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Washington's oldest park: Pictures of Mount Rainier National Park at its finest - seattlepi.com
Just over 120 years ago the federal government established Washington's first national park, with the iconic Mount Rainier as the eponymous centerpiece. Established in 1899, Mount Rainier National ...
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Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closure at Mount Rainier National Park
More park news: National Park Service firings hit Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades In July 2024, the bridge's load rating was reduced to 16,000 pounds (8 tons). This was the third ...
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Mount Rainier National Park: Canadian climber dies in Washington state - CNN
A Canadian climber fell to his death in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state earlier this week, officials said Thursday. Chun Hui Zhang, 52, died Monday while he was descending the ...
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This Washington national park ranks among the best for kids in the nation. Here’s why - Tacoma News Tribune
Mount Rainier National Park in Washington ranked No. 10 on the Family Vacation Guide’s list of “The Best National Parks For Kids In The US.” ...
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Mount Rainier National Park partly inaccessible after bridge closure - USA TODAY
A portion of Mount Rainier National Park will be inaccessible due to an indefinite bridge closure outside of the park.. On April 14, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced ...