If you’re after a Washington hike with some epic views, grab your hiking poles and head to the Mount Fremont Lookout Trail! It’s a bit rocky underfoot and requires some climbing, but the Mount Fremont ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to explore the natural beauty around Mount Rainier, you’re in the right spot. The area offers a variety of scenic hikes that showcase everything from wildflower meadows to stunning ...

Many popular hiking trails and camping sites in Mount Rainier National Park were unusually quiet over Memorial Day weekend due to the long-term closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge, which is ...

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, Wash. -- It was cloudy and drizzling on other parts of Mount Rainier, but it was all sunscreen and sunglasses from where I stood, on the east face of the mountain. Hikers were smearing ...

From shimmering lakes to glacial summits, these bucket list views in Washington prove you don't need to be an expert hiker to enjoy postcard-worthy scenery.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The High Rock Lookout has always been a special place for Ursula Bannister. Especially after her last hike, when she says she witnessed a miracle. “It was like angels had ...

Almost a dozen rivers are under major flood conditions, with nearly 2 dozen experiencing some sort of flooding. by Associated Press MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — A Washington state man who was ...

As Rose Vanderhoof trudged up Mount Rainier, the sun started coming up. Lightning and dark clouds dissipated in the distance. More than 12,000 feet above sea level, she’d layered up with a puffy down ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

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