Mount Baker rises over northern Washington State like a mirage, dominating the landscape like few mountains in the United States.
The mountain also played a domina.
This immense volcano is a study in superlatives: it is the third-highest peak in the state, holds the world record for snowfall in a season (95 feet ), and is the second-most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States.
On a clear day, it is visible from as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Tacoma, Washington.
Mount Baker rises over northern Washington State like a mirage, dominating the landscape like few mountains in the United States