The Puyallup Tribe is working to learn more about the many native names of the mountain now known as Mount Rainier. It is ...

A host of beers named for Washington state destinations will be on Evergreen State Brewing’s menu. One of the taprooms is ...

Public input is being sought on a plan by the National Park Service and Washington State Transportation Department on a ...

The pedestrian bridge — which start from the Foothills Trail and ends near Rocky Road Northeast over SR 162 — is designed to help pedestrians evacuate the town when Mount Rainier erupts. When the ...

At the North Cascades National Park, advocates had previously been sounding the alarm over lack of staffing. The North ...

Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — From dramatic waterfalls to early wildflowers, Spring in the Pacific Northwest is truly a magical time. Author and seasoned backpacking guide, Tami Asars highlights five of her favorite ...

Climbing Mt. Rainier requires proficiency in mountaineering skills including crevasse rescue, snow and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel, and rope work. Consider joining a mountaineering ...

Mount Rainier and North Cascades national parks each saw six employees let go last week, while Olympic National Park lost five, said Bill Wade, the executive director of the Association of Nationa ...