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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

ABC-R

R is for Rainier.

Known to local tribes as Tahoma, Mt. Rainier's name was given it by George Vancouver who named it for a friend who never came near the area.

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8 comments:

  1. photowannabeMay 17, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Stunning. Love the brilliant blue sky and pristine white snow.

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMay 18, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    never knew about the naming of that lovely mount.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. MaryhocamMay 18, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Funny, I was just reading a novel last night and there was a jeopardy question in it and it was about the other name for Mt Rainier. So I just learned this last night. Stunning photograph

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  4. Kay L. DaviesMay 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

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  5. Kay L. DaviesMay 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I've seen Mount Rainier often, but never knew its original name, or the story of Captain Vancouver re-naming it.
    Very interesting, and a spectacular photo!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  6. Chubskulit RoseMay 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful view!!

    Roses are Red

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  7. Martha ZMay 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I'm not surprised you'd chose Rainier for "R". You feel about this park as I do about Yosemite.

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  8. Tumblewords:May 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Stellar shot!

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