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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you plan properly, summer 2024 may be the best one in years to drive Mount Rainier National Park and its environs. As locals, we have early notice of summer’s new avenues for planning and exploring ...

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 ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The High Rock Lookout has always been a special place for Ursula Bannister. Especially after her last hike, when she says she witnessed a miracle. “It was like angels had ...