It’s no secret that there are tons of great hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, but the Naches Peak Loop trail is easily one of the best. Not only does it afford hikers incredible views of the ...

At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force—the largest volcanic event in U.S. history. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive landslide that tore away the ...

Mt. Rainier is shorter than we all thought … 10 feet shorter. New GPS measurements measure the new peak, a rocky patch along the Southwest rim, at 14,399.6 feet. Rainier’s old ice cap peak, known as ...

The lower slopes of Mount Shasta offer sweeping sunset views across Northern California’s volcanic expanse. The snow dusted ...

A colorful sunrise lights up the sky over Mount Rainier as seen from Tumwater, Washington, on Feb. 26, 2022. Tony Overman [email protected] New measurements suggest that Mount Rainier, ...

The top of Mount Rainier is no longer the top of Mount Rainier. The frozen ice cap on top of Washington’s iconic mountain — recognized for generations as the tippy top — is melting as the atmosphere ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A 32-year-old Army Special Forces soldier, who fell 100 feet while training on Pinnacle Peak near Mount Rainier, was airlifted to an Army hospital Friday. The soldier, a member of the Army’s 1st ...

Part of Mount Rainier National Park became inaccessible on Monday after Washington officials shut down a bridge leading to the northwest area of the park. Washington State Department of Transportation ...

Earlier this year, Mount Rainier National Park rolled out a timed entry system to combat overcrowding. Now, they’re asking for your feedback. “We are eager to learn what visitors think of the pilot ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington’s Mount Rainier but say there is no indication that the cluster of quakes is cause for ...

On Friday, October 4, Kilian Jornet topped out on Mount Rainier, marking the successful completion of his States of Elevation project. The Spanish mountaineer and ultrarunner has climbed all 72 ...