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 ...

The first sight Zalmai “Zeke” Zahir would see most mornings growing up in Seattle and on the Muckleshoot reservation was the white-capped grooves of Mount Rainier. A linguist, Zahir recently published ...

Of course, very experienced mountaineers often attempt winter ascents on Mt. Rainier, though this guide focuses on late-spring and summer climbing. This chapter focuses on pre-climbing season ...

Public input is being sought on a plan by the National Park Service and Washington State Transportation Department on a ...

Mount Rainier has yet to announce whether it will ... In August, the park announced it was seeking visitor feedback on the program. With spring approaching quickly, the park’s website still ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

Mount Rainier and North Cascades national parks each saw six employees ... so the immediate effects are less clear. But as spring and summer approach and more visitors flock to the parks, trouble ...

With spring approaching quickly ... View from Tolmie Peak Lookout in Mount Rainier National Park Stacia Glenn If you do decide to visit the park, be prepared for a possibly long wait.

Mount Rainier and North Cascades national parks ... s national parks so the immediate effects are less clear. But as spring and summer approach and more visitors flock to the parks, trouble ...