During a rich epoch in women's mountaineering, we examine Dora Keen’s 1912 ascent of 4,996m Mount Blackburn in Alaska, the fifth-highest peak in the U.S.

Two skiers this month have been injured in separate incidents on Mount St. Helens and had to be taken down the mountain by rescuers using snowmobiles.

While it may be the deadliest volcano in the continental U.S., some say it's a relatively "easy" climb for those in good ...

A climbing team from Washington, led by Jim Whittaker, of Seattle, was preparing an assault on K2 in Pakistan.

Not far from Portland, a lush Washington destination beckons travelers looking for unique waterfall views. Here's where you ...

In exchange for a moderate 2.6-mile round-trip hike with approximately 500 feet of elevation gain, you’re rewarded with two magnificent waterfalls, old-growth forest views, and an immersive natural ...

The trail begins with a gentle greeting – a wide, well-maintained path that eases you into the experience like a good host ...

Seattle Times reporter Lynda V. Mapes, in an effort to learn more about our forests, overcame her fear and climbed a 200-foot ...

The Evergreen State is home to five national forests. Trump wants to increase logging there by 25% in five years.

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