The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years. Yet, more ...

The most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history happened less than half a century ago in Washington state. On May 18, 1980, the north side of Mount St. Helens, in southwestern ...

Mount Rainier’s cousin Mount St. Helens, farther south in the Cascade Range, triggered a devastating lahar when it erupted four decades ago, although it did not reach any densely populated areas.

If you’re looking for some great road trip ideas around Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, you’re in the right place. This..

If you’re looking to explore some charming spots near Mount St. Helens, you’re in luck. The area is dotted with quaint ...

The CNN Original Series “Violent Earth With Liev Schreiber” explores harrowing weather events, such as hurricanes and wildfires, that are increasingly frequent in our changing climate. The latest ...

(CNN) — The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years. Yet ...