The highest point in the continental United States just moved. Columbia Crest, the iconic ice dome that has crowned Mount ...

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 ...

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 best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is from July to August at the height of the Pacific Northwest summer. Wildflowers such as purple lupines and red paintbrush color the landscape, and ...

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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It will be tougher to visit Mount Rainier National Park this summer, but it should be more pleasant. In a move to improve visitor satisfaction and reduce congestion, the park will implement a ...

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 ...

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 ...

TACOMA – A 103-year-old, single-lane bridge that leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the Carbon River Ranger Station is permanently closed due to safety concerns, the Washington State Department ...

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 ...