On a clear sunny day in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington State, the locals often remark “The Mountain is out.” Gaze eastward and you, too, will see The Mountain, a 14,410-foot-tall (4,392 meters) ...

From the adorable but deadly pine marten to the massive sperm whale, get to know some of the amazing animals that call ...

Crater Lake’s visitor numbers continued to fall in 2024, with the Oregon national park posting its lowest annual count in more than a decade. The remote park, famous for its blue-hued caldera lake, ...

After five rescues in winter conditions in less than a month, Mount Rainier officials are reminding hikers and skiers that it ...

Park rangers at Mount Rainier are reminding visitors to be prepared and look ahead at forecasts and conditions before ...

Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington are urging visitors to remember that wintry conditions can still be found on the iconic mountain and that they should come prepared for them.

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

Is the gorgeous view or the glory worth the risk? Here we take a look at seven of the most dangerous hikes in the United ...

Seattle's typically mild and pleasant spring weather is perfect for exploring rich landscapes and enjoying the outdoors.

April 1 usually marks the peak of the mountain snowpack season, but similar to last winter, this year's snowpack fell short ...

Located in Mineral near the border of Lewis and Pierce counties in the foothills of Mount Rainier, the Mineral School has been offering overnight artist residencies along with public art events. Now, ...

The U.S. Forest Service is planning to replant 134 acres of trees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest lost during the 2022 ...