A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

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 ...

Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Hit the trails on one of the park’s many hiking routes and explore alpine meadows or hidden waterfalls. Check out classic ...

Mt. Rainier National Park, the fifth oldest park in the U.S. national park system, is a popular destination in Washington State all year round. Located on the western slope of the Cascade Range, one ...

Tipsoo Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes that I have ever had the pleasure to set my eyes upon! Tipsoo Lake is an ...

Editor’s note: On the night of August 24, Tyler Green, of Portland, broke Dylan Bowman’s record when he completed the Wonderland Trail with a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) of 16:40.55. Two miles from ...

Explore the great outdoors at these hiking areas across the U.S. Visitors to the Tongass National Forest can hike through dense forests and meadows, explore caves, or even venture on a wooden ...

If you’re in the Seattle area on a clear and sunny day, you’ll be hard pressed not to see or hear someone say “the mountain is out.” If you’re unfamiliar with this local lingo, do a 360-degree turn ...

When we arrived at our campsite in Katelin’s van at Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park, dusk had descended and the skies were pouring rain down on us. We greeted Megan and her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An active volcano, Mount Rainier has erupted thousands of times during its relatively young life. Photograph by Philip Kramer, ...