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 ...

An active volcano, Mount Rainier has erupted thousands of times during its relatively young life. Photograph by Philip Kramer, Getty Images Mount Rainier National Park, one of the world’s oldest parks ...

Many popular hiking trails and camping sites in Mount Rainier National Park were unusually quiet over Memorial Day weekend due to the long-term closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge, which is ...

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Washington state is the perfect place to be. Hikers and railroad geeks can explore the winding trails through America's longest railroad tunnel. Meanwhile, ...

Starting today, water will be shut off at the Paradise and Narada Falls areas of Mount Rainier National Park until Saturday ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

Spring, typically fickle, has been punctual and generous so far in 2025. (Knock on wood!) And, if summer doesn’t start until July 4 in the Pacific Northwest, as the adage goes, this sweet shoulder ...

A view of Mount Rainier near a calm lake. There’s a common saying in western Washington: “The mountain is out.” The mountain in question is Mount Rainier. Also known as Mount Tacoma, this hulking ...

Hweqwidi Hanford McCloud remembers the Nisqually River of his childhood as large and cold, bustling with so many salmon it was almost pathetic, he said. Elders warned him it wouldn’t be like that ...