Native Place Names - From Tahoma to Rainier and back. — Cascadia Department of Bioregion

Across much of Washington State the exclamation “The Mountain is out!” turns heads and unites hearts around our mutual love for Tahoma (Mount Rainier) and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This blog post explores the provenance of the names applied to the tallest of Cascade peaks. 

The Portland CascadiaNow! Chapter raises awareness of bioregionalism & Cascadia, and creates local impact in their communities for a bioregion that is resilient, inclusive and sustainable.

 

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