Mount Rainier is an active volcano sitting just 2.5 hours outside Seattle, Washington. The national park it sits in is dominated by its 14,410-foot peak and is an iconic state marker. Wildflower ...

If you’re after a Washington hike with some epic views, grab your hiking poles and head to the Mount Fremont Lookout Trail! It’s a bit rocky underfoot and requires some climbing, but the Mount Fremont ...

Mount Rainier National Park has long been hailed for the abundant, colorful wildflower species surrounding the peak, and photographer Donovan Tracy has documented around 250 of them — all displayed on ...

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 ...

With three national parks, an ocean coastline and the Cascade Mountains, Washington residents have plenty of options of hiking. Which one is the most popular? Outdoor outfitter Kühl recently released ...

A rainstorm has washed out the log footbridge on the Carter Falls Trail at Mount Rainier National Park, prompting an unexpected closure just as the park shifts into its winter season. The bridge had ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The High Rock Lookout has always been a special place for Ursula Bannister. Especially after her last hike, when she says she witnessed a miracle. “It was like angels had ...

If you plan properly, summer 2024 may be the best one in years to drive Mount Rainier National Park and its environs. As locals, we have early notice of summer’s new avenues for planning and exploring ...