01. Photographer pick: John Byerly
Mount Rainier is an active volcano and is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Photo by John Byerly
John is a landscape photographer from Arizona who primarily photographs the western U.S. His fantastic work can be found at https://www.instagram.com/johnbyerlyphotos.
02. Article pick: Mount Rainier named best mountain climbing destination in U.S.
Mount Rainier was designated a national park in 1899, making it the fifth national park to be established in the United States. Photo by Intricate Explorer, Unsplash
This article by the Seattle Times discusses how Mount Rainier was named the best climbing destination in America by Family Destinations Guide, and what the mountain means to the area. It is visible from Seattle, and is “both the highest peak in the state and the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48 states.” This article also includes many interesting facts about Mount Rainier, such as its Native name (Tahoma) and the Native people who it was the ancestral home for. Overall, it is an upbeat that makes visiting Mount Rainier National Park even more enticing.
03. Book pick: The Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier
In “The Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier,” author Bruce Barcott gives a personally-charged profile of Mount Rainier, giving a highly-recommended account of both the natural and human history of the mighty peak. It touches on the political history, Native mythology, culture, geology, and profiles the people who have climbed it all while connecting these different elements together. It also dives into the dangers of climbing the mountain, and the dangers humans can have on the natural environment around us, in this engrossing, intelligently-written book.
04. Video pick: Journey Around the Mountain: Exploring Mount Rainier National Park
This video is from the Mount Rainier National Park YouTube channel, and gives a great overview over the park and is loaded with information. It is very detailed for those wishing to visit the mountain, and interesting for anyone else. There are some breathtaking views in the video, enough to make anyone want to see in person. The Mount Rainier National Park YouTube channel has many videos, and those are worth checking out as well.
05. Quote of the Week
“Of all the fire mountains which, like beacons, once blazed along the Pacific Coast, Mount Rainier is the noblest.”
— John Muir