Heavy smoke from the nearby Wildcat Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is affecting Mount Rainier National Park, ...

Though it requires a long hike to reach, this lake offers dramatic views of Mount Rainier National Park and is a peaceful way ...

It’s no secret that there are tons of great hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, but the Naches Peak Loop trail is easily one of the best. Not only does it afford hikers incredible views of the ...

At 4,392m, Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Situated just 95km southeast of Seattle, it has long beckoned climbers and adventurers. Today, we’ll look ...

As summer fades, the focus of Northwest hiking shifts from swimmable lakes and flowering meadows to something different yet ...

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. An active volcano, the mountain attracts visitors every year who want to climb its peak or explore the lush forests and wildflower meadows ...

Mount Rainer National Park announced that it will close hiking trails because of smoke from nearby wildfires. Heavy smoke ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Lou Whittaker, a legendary American mountaineer who helped lead ascents of Mount Everest, K2 and Denali, and who taught generations of climbers during his more than 250 trips up Mount ...

Mount Rainier National Park wants to hear from visitors about this summer’s reserved timed-entry pilot program. Through Sept. 15, parkgoers are invited to share their timed-entry experiences online.

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 ...

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 ...