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From the Digital Archives: Skiing Mount Rainier

From the Digital Archives: Skiing Mount Rainier

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Digital Archives) While it’s never been mistaken for Whistler Mountain or Alpental, Mount Rainier many years ago attracted skiers to its slopes above Paradise during winter. These photos found in the State Digital Archives offer proof. The shot above, circa 1940, shows someone ski jumping as others watch. The photo below features two skiers enjoying a chat with “The Mountain” looming large in the background. The photos are found in the Digital Archives’ State Library…

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Time to vote on Archives treasures

Time to vote on Archives treasures

With “voting season” now underway, here is a chance to vote on something else while you ponder what’s on your General Election ballot. It’s time to vote on the October edition of Archives treasures, which features three interesting, rare or just plain cool items found in our State Archives. Now, let’s meet the three candidates: 1)    Photos of Gov. Evans’ successful climb of Mount Rainier in 1965.  2)    Photos from the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, which is regarded as the…

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October Archives treasure #1: Gov. Evans’ Rainier climb

October Archives treasure #1: Gov. Evans’ Rainier climb

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives) Dan Evans is a double-rarity in Evergreen State politics. He’s one of only two Washington governors to serve three terms (the other, Seattle Republican Arthur Langlie, occupied the Governor’s Office in 1941-45 and 1949-57). Evans also is one of only two people who was both Washington Governor and a U.S. Senator from our state (Mon Wallgren, an Everett Democrat, was the other, having served in the U.S. Senate from 1940 until 1945, when he…

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From Your Corner: Mount Rainier’s name

From Your Corner: Mount Rainier’s name

Most of us who live in the great state of Washington are familiar with Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in our state and in the Cascade Range.  Located in Pierce County, this active volcano reaches an astounding 14,410 feet above sea level.  Six major rivers begin on the mountain, the most glaciated peak in the nation’s contiguous mainland.  The popular Mount Rainier National Park surrounds the colossal peak where more than a million visitors come every year to enjoy its…

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From Your Corner of Washington: Narada Falls

From Your Corner of Washington: Narada Falls

Many visitors to Mount Rainier National Park who travel from Longmire to Paradise don’t bother to stop for a moment to see Narada Falls. Too bad for them. This scenic waterfall is where the Paradise River plunges 188 feet, sending up a cool spray that is a welcome treat on those rare hot summer days inside the park. Hikers leaving Longmire can make a nearly 9-mile round trip to Narada Falls and back, crossing bridges over the Nisqually River at…

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From Your Corner of Washington

From Your Corner of Washington

– Mount Rainier National Park. The snow just above Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park has melted, and the famous and beautiful wildflowers there are in full bloom. Submit us your photo from your corner of Washington, and add our Facebook application.