Researchers believe that melting ice and snow shifted the true summit of the iconic peak from a frozen ridge to a pile of ...

If you’re planning a trip to the Mount Rainier region, you might want to explore beyond the usual spots. The area is... The ...

If you’re looking to experience stunning views of Mount Rainier without tackling tough, long hikes, this guide is for you.

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 ...

At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force—the largest volcanic event in U.S. history. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive landslide that tore away the ...

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 ...

The top of Mount Rainier is no longer the top of Mount Rainier. The frozen ice cap on top of Washington’s iconic mountain — recognized for generations as the tippy top — is melting as the atmosphere ...

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 ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Geologists are continuing to monitor Mount Rainier in Washington state days after the first earthquake swarm in more than 15 years, with this year’s earthquake swarm event more ...

Earlier this year, Mount Rainier National Park rolled out a timed entry system to combat overcrowding. Now, they’re asking for your feedback. “We are eager to learn what visitors think of the pilot ...