MOUNT RAINIER, Wash. - A new study has revealed that Mount Rainier is experiencing a significant reduction in size due to shifting climate patterns.

According to the new paper, Mount Rainier’s highest point is a fraction of an inch below 14,400 feet, or 10 feet below the U.S. Geological Survey’s longstanding official measurement of 14,410 feet.

Mount Rainier National Park in Washington offers glaciers, waterfalls, and epic hiking trails—making it one of the most breathtaking parks in America.

Mount Rainier National Park, rising above western Washington with its snowy crown and sprawling forests, is a sanctuary for a stunning diversity of wildlife. Spanning more than 236,000 acres, the park ...

White River flows through the north-eastern edge of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, passing through various forests and valleys. It features unspoiled beauty and tranquil surroundings, ...

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — Chinook Pass (SR 410) and Cayuse Pass (SR 123) will close for the winter season within Mount Rainier National Park on Friday. There is increased snow in the ...

No water or restrooms were available at the Paradise and Narada Falls recreation areas this weekend due to issues with the water supply. Officials say a heavy rain event affected the water system, ...

WASHINGTON - A debris flow over the weekend has temporarily closed Westside Road, according to a social media post from Mount Rainier National Park. "The [debris flow] event was triggered by an ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — Washington has been ranked as one of the top 10 states for hiking in a new study. The research was conducted by EDGE Fall Protection, whose data put Washington in ninth place. SEE ...

Washington’s national parks might be most popular in the summer, but they have plenty to offer in the fall as well. Lonely Planet recently ranked the 15 best U.S. national parks to visit this fall — ...