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 ...

SEATTLE — From dramatic waterfalls to early wildflowers, Spring in the Pacific Northwest is truly a magical time. Author and seasoned backpacking guide, Tami Asars highlights five of her favorite ...

Mount Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, and highest mountain in Washington state presents a formidable challenge.

The historic Paradise Inn, which is usually open from mid-May to early October, is also located in this area, as is the Guide House, where climbers can obtain permits and hiking and backcountry ...

Public input is being sought on a plan by the National Park Service and Washington State Transportation Department on a ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through August, when wildflowers transform the park's subalpine meadows and the dry, warm weather provides optimal hiking conditions.

Parody accounts for Mount Rainier (left) and Mount Hood have been battling it out online. Photos: Wolfgang ...

Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

Climbing Mt. Rainier requires proficiency in mountaineering skills including crevasse rescue, snow and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel, and rope work. Consider joining a mountaineering ...