Mount Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, and highest mountain in Washington state presents a formidable challenge.

The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, ...

At the North Cascades National Park, advocates had previously been sounding the alarm over lack of staffing. The North ...

Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

Diehard railfans or residents who live near where the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) operates in Elbe, New Reliance or Mineral might notice the railroad's Baldwin Polson 70 steam engine's whistle ...

Called Tacoma (or Tahoma) by generations of Northwest Native Americans, Mount Rainier was named after Admiral Peter Rainier in 1792 by English explorer George Vancouver, who sighted the enormous ...

SEATTLE — From dramatic waterfalls to early wildflowers, Spring in the Pacific Northwest is truly a magical time. Author and seasoned backpacking guide, Tami Asars highlights five of her favorite ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

The pedestrian bridge — which start from the Foothills Trail and ends near Rocky Road Northeast over SR 162 — is designed to ...

One of the most dangerous volcanoes in the United States is being closely monitored by researchers and scientists. Washington’s Mount Rainier, located less than 70 miles from Seattle, is the third ...

The Puyallup Tribal Council and Puyallup Tribal Language Program celebrated the publication of a historic paper that gives a ...