On a clear sunny day in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington State, the locals often remark “The Mountain is out.” Gaze eastward and you, too, will see The Mountain, a 14,410-foot-tall (4,392 meters) ...

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 ...

Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington are urging visitors to remember that wintry conditions can still be found on the iconic mountain and that they should come prepared for them.

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and ... highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles. The spectacular views, coupled with a varied trail system, make ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier ... with the park for closure information). When to go: Year-round. Wildflowers are at their best in July and August. High trails may ...

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest ... Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's wild landscape feels much further from civilization. The forests, parkland, wetlands, lakes and rivers offer 260 ...

Park rangers at Mount Rainier are reminding visitors to be prepared and look ahead at forecasts and conditions before ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since ... Once you've parked your car, get out and enjoy the park's many trails and attractions. You might also like Rocky Mountain ...

Mount Rainier, however, stands out as the park where I had ... rivers offer 260 miles of trails and varied habitat to dozens of plant and animal species. “I also teach AP environmental science.