On a clear sunny day in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington State, the locals often remark “The Mountain is out.” Gaze ...

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.

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal ... one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Sicily, Italy, volcano is almost constantly in a state ...

The National Park Service is kicking off its National Park Week with free admission to its sites on Saturday. Here's what you ...

Although it hasn’t erupted for a long time, Mount Rainier is close to populated areas and is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the U.S. The map shows the areas that could be ...

Part of Mount Rainier National Park became inaccessible on Monday after Washington officials shut down a bridge leading ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by ...