Many visitors of Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations to enter throughthe Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and Sunrise/White River entrances during peak summer hours. Park visitors will need a ...

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 ...

Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was — ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice caves?’” ...

Engineering Professor Eric Gilbertson measured Mt. Rainier and found global warming had shrunk Washington state’s iconic peak ...

Last year, Mount Rainier National Park turned to a timed-entry reservation system for visitors who wished to enter the park during peak hours during its busiest months. The pilot program, which ...

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 ...

If you are a fan of Mount Rainier National Park, you have through June 11 to weigh in on how to manage crowds there during peak summer season. Lines of vehicles at the Nisqually entrance in recent ...

If you’re looking to experience stunning views of Mount Rainier without tackling tough, long hikes, this guide is for you. Washington has plenty of accessible trails that let you soak in the beauty of ...

During the peak hours of summer, visitors to the Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations to reduce crowding and parking issues, the National Park Service announced Wednesday, Jan. 17. As ...

Mount Rainier National Park has long been hailed for the abundant, colorful wildflower species surrounding the peak, and photographer Donovan Tracy has documented around 250 of them — all displayed on ...