One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

Mount Rainier National Park was the fifth of sixty-three National Parks in the United States of America and was established ...

The Sunrise sign at Mount Rainier National Park seen covered in snow on Sept. 27, 2023. (National Park Service) TOPICS: Although residents of western Washington bid farewell to summer, it seems ...

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's ...

Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State is filled with superlatives, and you can capture those superlatives with your ...

A new study analyzed death-related incidents between 2007-2023 to determine which national parks were the deadliest.

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 vehicles. The ...

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 ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

USGS scientist Carolyn Driedger, right, and Mount Rainier National Park ranger Scott Beason frame the terminus of the Nisqually Glacier during a training session for seasonal rangers at the park ...