A Glimpse Into the Highest Mountain of the Cascade Range

Name: A Glimpse Into the Highest Mountain of the Cascade Range
Uploaded: 2019-03-20
Duration: 107860
Description: In 1880, John Muir boldly hiked to the icy summit of one of Washington State's most recognizable landmarks. He would later go on to became one of nature's greatest advocates.

In 1880, John Muir boldly hiked to the icy summit of one of Washington State's most recognizable landmarks. He would later go on to became one of nature's greatest advocates. (1:47)

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