Still, Mountain Rainier's status as a top Washington tourist destination means that its recreational opportunities stay ...

Washington lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at restoring access to Mount Rainier National Park via the Fairfax ...

If you’re planning a trip around Mount Rainier, you’ll want to explore more than just the national park itself. Washington State is packed with beautiful state parks nearby that offer great spots for ...

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.

Record rainfall, flooding, and landslides have collapsed major highways, triggered mass evacuations, and left national park ...

A rainstorm has washed out the log footbridge on the Carter Falls Trail at Mount Rainier National Park, prompting an unexpected closure just as the park shifts into its winter season. The bridge had ...

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 ...

Republican lawmakers proposed a plan Tuesday that could restore access to the Fairfax Bridge “as soon as possible” after the ...

Smoke floating thousands of feet above the ground on Friday has meant a mostly harmless haze for Seattle, but national parks much closer to wildfires are issuing warnings and closing some trails. Air ...

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge, which connects State Route 165 to Mount Rainier National Park. The bridge is closing permanently due to safety concerns from the steel deteriorating. The rust is ...

View of Mount Rainier from Pinnacle Peak trail in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images) USGS Volcanoes, a USGS social media ...