This horsetail waterfall with a 72-foot cascade is a sight to behold on its own, but the view of Mount Rainier in the distance makes it a postcard-worthy spot. Even better? It's less than a half ...

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 ...

Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park is a great summer activity. These are the best hikes with kids or for a reasonable challenge. From Paradise to Sunrise, Ohanapecosh to Lake Mowich ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through August, when wildflowers transform the park's subalpine meadows and the dry, warm weather provides optimal hiking conditions.

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 ...

The historic Paradise Inn, which is usually open from mid-May to early October, is also located in this area, as is the Guide House, where climbers can obtain permits and hiking and backcountry ...

Mount Rainier National Park Standing 14,410 feet ... strength building, and hiking with a loaded backpack. Activities including running, cycling, hiking and stair climbing increase your stamina.

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 National ...

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 ...