One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park is a great summer activity ... As you continue around the marsh you will see the stream that flows through and lots of interesting native plants.

Mount Rainier became part of a nationwide protest to protect public lands and federal workers who maintain it.

This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Washington’s Mount Rainier boasts the largest ... floods and debris flows in the park and surrounding areas.

Rescuers at Mount Rainier National Park are searching for three hikers who all went missing at different points over the last 10 days. The National Park Service said searches are underway for ...

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 ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

Weather is a major factor in planning a visit to Mount Rainier. It can snow as early ... You might also like Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier National Park ...

ASHFORD, Wash. — Visitors flock to Mount Rainier for its iconic views but Saturday the park became a platform for a growing national movement. Dozens gathered as part of a nationwide day of ...