A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano sitting just 2.5 hours outside Seattle, Washington. The national park it sits in is dominated by its 14,410-foot peak and is an iconic state marker. Wildflower ...

What makes a hike worth the effort? Is it the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the summit? Of course, but there is more to it than that. For many, the worth of a hike is in the views it ...

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 ...

Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.

With three national parks, an ocean coastline and the Cascade Mountains, Washington residents have plenty of options of hiking. Which one is the most popular? Outdoor outfitter Kühl recently released ...

Smoke floating thousands of feet above the ground on Friday has meant a mostly harmless haze for Seattle, but national parks much closer to wildfires are issuing warnings and closing some trails. Air ...

A rainstorm has washed out the log footbridge on the Carter Falls Trail at Mount Rainier National Park, prompting an unexpected closure just as the park shifts into its winter season. The bridge had ...