A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

A dangerous climb is renewing the focus on Mount Rainier's extreme hazards.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for ...

If you're looking for a stunning mountain to hike, this Washington staple is a must, but it's not without its peril.

If you plan to drive to the Sunrise Corridor of Mount Rainier National Park this summer, you will have to jump through some hoops to get there. In an announcement on its Instagram page on May 8, the ...

Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Hit the trails on one of the park’s many hiking routes and explore alpine meadows or hidden waterfalls. Check out classic ...

The National Park Service will implement a park-wide fire ban at Mount Rainier National Park starting Tuesday, June 10. The ban comes amid dry conditions, downed trees and high temperatures at the ...

MOUNT RAINIER, Wash. - Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024. The program was previously ...

On July 8, Mount Rainier began to stir. Seismic activity occurs at all of the Pacific Northwest’s Cascade Volcanoes to some extent, but this time was different. What began as a few faint tremors soon ...

Mount Rainier has lost glaciers due to the warming climate. Glacier melt threatens rivers, salmon habitats and hydropower across Washington state. South-facing glaciers without high-elevation ...