The Cascade Range, or Cascades, is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-
The Cascades in Washington, with Mount Rainier, the range's highest mountain, standing at 14,411 ft (4,392 m). Seen in the background (left to right) are Mount Adams, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens.
The Columbia Gorge marks where the Columbia River splits the Cascade Range between the states of Washington and Oregon.
West side view of Mount Shuksan in summer as seen from Artist Point in Washington.
Mount Hood is the tallest point in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Mount Adams is a stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range of Washington, United States. Standing at 12,276 ft feet, it is the second-highest mountain in Washington and a prominent feature within the
Cascade Range
…the Columbia River, which for many years was the only practical way to pass that part of the range. They were the first non-indigenous people to see Mount Adams, but they thought it was Mount St. Helens. When they later saw Mount St. Helens they thought it was Mount Rainier. On their return trip, Lewis and Clark…
Mount Adams from the south
Meadows at Mount Adams Wilderness
Panoramic view from the relatively flat summit area of Mount Adams, with the center of the image looking due west towards Mount St. Helens. Nine Cascade Volcanoes are visible (not including Adams itself). From left to right: Three Sisters complex, Mount Jefferson, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, and Glacier Peak. The Olympic Mountains can be seen between St. Helens and Rainier, nearly 150 miles away.
Trout Lake (Trout Lake Creek) reflecting Mount Adams near the small town of Trout Lake.