Ohanapecosh Tree Ring Display - Mt. Rainier National Park
N 46° 44.166 W 121° 33.948
10T E 609570 N 5176837
Located at the rear of the Visitor Center, this is one of several growth ring displays in the park.
Waymark Code: WMHFNW
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2013
Views: 5
A large slice of old growth tree shows many important dates in American and Park history.
1293 - Tree begins growing
1500 - World population estimated at 500 million
1700 - Pacific Northwest earthquake produces tsunami that strikes the coast of Japan
1776 - Declaration if Independence adopted
1805 - Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Northwest via an overland route
1850 - Little Ice Age Ends
1861 - American Civil War begins
1899 - Mount Rainer National Park established
1916 - National Park service established
1950 - World population 2.5 billion
1963 - This Douglas Fir was cut by the Saint Regis Paper Co in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
And various volcanic eruptions in the region over many decades.
Location Name and/or Address:
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center - Mt Ranier National Park
Tree Species: Douglas Fir
Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors
Entry Fee or Requirements: Yes
Availablility: Available at all times, during daylight hours
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visit the location and take a photo of the Tree Growth Rings. If you have more information about the tree or circumstance, please share it in your visit log.