The recent deaths of three hikers have drawn attention to Mt. Baldy's double-sided nature, particularly the exposed-ridgeline ...

The three hikers who were found dead on Mt. Baldy last week are identified as Marcus Casanova, Juan Lopez, and Bayron Garcia.

Human DNA was found on the paws of one of the lions that was killed after authorities searched for the animals involved in ...

Mount Rainier National Park will open the area seven days per week, conditions permitting, including staffing and avalanche ...

Richard Russell, a ground service agent without any flying experience, commandeered a plane at the airport where he worked, ...

Washington in winter is an outdoor lover’s paradise. There are all the snowy season classics like skiing and snowboarding, ...

Okita, who’s also a guide on Rainier, recounted in a written incident summary that Cirrus seemed “a little unsettled” after the rescue — the dogs are used to finding live mock victims who then play ...

Are you ready to work?” ski patroller Alisha Bator whispers into the ear of Kio, a mountain rescue dog, at the edge of a meadow near the Forest Queen ...

The Pacific Northwest’s highest peak is a little less lofty than it used to be, according to a new study. Mount Rainier is now 10 feet shorter than it was in the 1990s, according to a study in the ...

MOUNT RAINIER, Wash. - A new study has revealed that Mount Rainier is experiencing a significant reduction in size due to shifting climate patterns. The findings, published in the "Arctic Antarctic ...

The summit has likely declined more than 20 feet, the study said. Mount Rainier, the active stratovolcano located in Washington state, is likely shrinking due to climate change, according to new ...

Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Hit the trails on one of the park’s many hiking routes and explore alpine meadows or hidden waterfalls. Check out classic ...