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 ...

For the best winter landscapes, take on snowy trails like Mazama Ridge in Washington or the Gorham Mountain Loop in Maine.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...