This guide to Seattle in the spring highlights the city's unique blend of urban charm and nature activities, making it an ...

In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for ...

Of course, very experienced mountaineers often attempt winter ascents on Mt. Rainier, though my preparation guide focuses on late-spring and summer climbing. Part 1 focuses on pre-climbing season ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

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.

Black ice is also a risk this week, as snow or ice that melts during the day will refreeze overnight, the National Weather ...

carry pararescuemen to the peaks and slopes of Mount Rainier. Their mission is to pull out anyone who might be lost or stuck on some of the highest points in the Cascade Mountain Range.