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 ...

I stared sleepily at the climbers, their ice axes and helmets dangling from super-sized backpacks, as they set out on the trail that begins at the campground, their first steps in scaling 14,410-foot ...

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 ...

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 ...