The Cascades extend northward from Lassen Peak (also known as Mount Lassen) in northern California to the confluence of the See more

The Cascade Range is made up of a band of thousands of very small, short-lived volcanoes that have built a platform of lava and volcanic debris. Rising above this volcanic platform are … See more

Forests of large, coniferous trees (western red cedars, Douglas-firs, western hemlocks, firs, pines, spruces, and others) dominate most of the Cascade Range. Cool, wet winters … See more

• Central and Southern Cascades Forests images at bioimages.vanderbilt.edu
• Eastern Cascades Forests images at bioimages.vanderbilt.edu
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Before European exploration, First Nations tribes named many peaks, including "Wy'east" for Mount Hood, "Seekseekqua" for Mount Jefferson (Oregon), "M'laiksini Yaina" for See more

Soil conditions for farming are generally good, especially downwind of volcanoes. This is largely because volcanic rocks are often rich in potassium-bearing minerals such as See more

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• Geology of the Pacific Northwest
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