Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who ...

Mount Rainier National Park tried to relieve traffic congestion in gateway towns last year but has been quiet on plans for ...

There are several national parks near Seattle, from the lush rainforests of Olympic National Park to the incredible history surrounding Fort Vancouver. Use this guide to plan your visits.

Paradise, which is located at an elevation of 5,400 feet, is a great place to start your park visit and where you ... The historic Paradise Inn, which is usually open from mid-May to early ...

Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million ...

Two hikers descend the Pinnacle Saddle Trail at Mount Rainier National Park in July 2024. Some people fear federal funding cuts could jeopardize access to national park trails. Adam Lynn adam.lynn ...

A police search-and-rescue helicopter flies over the Makarora Brewster Hut area in Mt Aspiring National Park. Photo / James Allen New Zealand’s natural beauty is our country’s main drawcard.

Mount Rainier and North Cascades national parks each saw six employees let go last week, while Olympic National Park lost five, said Bill Wade, the executive director of the Association of ...