Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

Called Tacoma (or Tahoma) by generations of Northwest Native Americans, Mount Rainier was named after Admiral Peter Rainier in 1792 by English explorer George Vancouver, who sighted the enormous ...

Mount Rainier has yet to announce whether it will bring back its timed entry program in the summer of 2025. File The News Tribute Last year, Mount Rainier National Park turned to a timed-entry ...

Mount Rainier, the massive stratovolcano in Washington state, has remained dormant for over 1,000 years, but experts caution that an eruption is inevitable. If it were to erupt, the consequences ...

Mount Rainier and North Cascades national parks each saw six employees let go last week, while Olympic National Park lost five, said Bill Wade, the executive director of the Association of ...

Author and seasoned backpacking guide, Tami Asars highlights five of her favorite hikes to do in the spring from her popular guidebook “Day Hiking: Mount Rainier.” "The Trail of the Shadows is ...

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.

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

The streak is at 18 and counting for the Rainier Beach Vikings. After losing to Washington’s top Class 1A team, Annie Wright, in the first game of the season the Vikings have been on a roll ...