It's still summer, but parts of the nation have seen snow before in August. And it's not just confined to the highest ...

Mount Rainier is one of the most breathtaking peaks in the U.S., and this difficult hike offers those who make the journey ...

Hidden in the shadow of Mount Rainier is a tiny destination with abundant hiking, quick access to the White River, and scenic ...

“That’s one reason why I find Mount Rainier so fascinating, especially in the last few years, because as these glaciers recede and as so much more snow melts every year, it is incredibly ...

Several of Mount Rainier’s glaciers are already gone, experts say, and others aren’t far behind. The News Tribune asked what that means for visitors.

You might have noticed that Mount Rainier’s been looking a little bald lately. People on social media have been posting that Washington’s favorite sight looks less snowy than usual. How much is ...

Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) – A snowshoer who was lost in a blizzard for two days on Washington state’s Mount Rainier said he stayed alive by digging out a snow tunnel and burning the ...

From Mount St Helens in Washington to the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, these structures have a complicated history of disaster and beauty.

The Snow Mountain Ranch area of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy has been mentioned in a National Geographic online article honoring the best wildflower hiking destinations in the U.S. The travel ...