When the winter blues start creeping in, there’s no better way to lift your spirits than with a trip to Mount Rainier National Park. One of the park’s most loved winter destinations is the aptly named ...

Visiting national parks in the winter reveals a different world, one of enchanted snow-coated landscapes—and significantly fewer crowds. From frost-covered trails in coastal Maine to the breathtaking ...

The Pacific Northwest’s highest peak is a little less lofty than it used to be, according to a new study. Mount Rainier is now 10 feet shorter than it was in the 1990s, according to a study in the ...

Mount Rainier, the active stratovolcano located in Washington state, is likely shrinking due to climate change, according to new research. The loss of snow and ice is one of the most visible signs of ...

The summit has likely declined more than 20 feet, the study said. Mount Rainier, the active stratovolcano located in Washington state, is likely shrinking due to climate change, according to new ...

Mineral has fewer than 200 residents, according to the last Census. The state Department of Labor says many people here work for the government, the biggest employer in Lewis County. Specifically, the ...

View of Mount Rainier from Pinnacle Peak trail in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images) USGS Volcanoes, a USGS social media ...

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 ...

Mount Rainier National Park, rising above western Washington with its snowy crown and sprawling forests, is a sanctuary for a stunning diversity of wildlife. Spanning more than 236,000 acres, the park ...

The Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park, home of the park’s main visitor center and its largest hotel, has been without running water and restrooms this weekend. No water or restrooms are ...

A strong thunderstorm over Mount Rainier disrupted the Paradise water supply system. ASHFORD 9/14/2025 – All water sources at Paradise and Narada Falls in Mount Rainier National Park are shut down ...

Staying at a grand historic lodge in a national park feels like stepping back in time—with the bonus of jaw-dropping views right outside your window. These lodges aren’t just places to rest your head.