Carbonado, Washington, was once a bustling coal mining town nestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier. Founded in 1880, it grew rapidly during an economic boom fueled by demand for coal in nearby cities like Tacoma and Seattle, with its population peaking at over a thousand by 1900. As a classic company town, Carbonado’s life revolved around the coal mines, and it experienced both prosperity and tragedy, including several deadly mining accidents. | Wander Wonder