Mt. Rainier is shorter than we all thought … 10 feet shorter. New GPS measurements measure the new peak, a rocky patch along the Southwest rim, at 14,399.6 feet. Rainier’s old ice cap peak, known as ...

Mount Rainier has lost height and its highest point has migrated, a subtle but symbolically powerful shift atop one of the ...

The collapse wasn't apparent on the surface until researchers pored through the photographs and noticed how the peaks were shedding their icy blankets.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years. Yet, more ...

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Last year, Mount Rainier National Park turned to a timed-entry reservation system for visitors who wished to enter the park during peak hours during its busiest months. The pilot program, which ...

During the peak hours of summer, visitors to the Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations to reduce crowding and parking issues, the National Park Service announced Wednesday, Jan. 17. As ...

A 32-year-old Army Special Forces soldier, who fell 100 feet while training on Pinnacle Peak near Mount Rainier, was airlifted to an Army hospital Friday. The soldier, a member of the Army’s 1st ...

NEAR MT. RAINIER, Wash. — Once again, some persuasive pictures of Mount Rainier have led a few to wonder if the volcano was beginning to erupt earlier this month. Spoiler alert: no, Mount Rainier was ...

Mount Rainier National Park has long been hailed for the abundant, colorful wildflower species surrounding the peak, and photographer Donovan Tracy has documented around 250 of them — all displayed on ...

Seattle, WA - Responding to the challenges of overcrowding during peak summer months, the National Park Service today announced plans for a pilot reservation system for Mount Rainier National Park.