New Superintendent Named at Mt. Rainier
Tracy Swartout takes the reins as acting superintendent of the national park this week.
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Mt. Rainier National Park officials named Tracy Swartout acting superintendent of the park, effective January 8. Swartout replaces Randy King, who retired after more than 40 years with the National Park Service.