In the Pacific Northwest, Washington offers the most dramatic scenery. The best place to enjoy the outdoors is in a National ...

As trails near Mount Rainier thaw this spring and summer, check out these waterfall hikes in the area (plus a miniature ...

Washington officials have closed the only bridge to the northwest corner of the park over safety concerns. And they might not ...

The bridge closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park. A $1.5 million study will determine next steps.

The closure will pinch recreational access to Mount Rainier National Park, rendering two of its precious few entrance points ...

the National Park Service (NPS) says. This includes Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks, which usually cost $30 for a vehicle pass, according to the NPS website. National Park Week is from ...

Grand Canyon National Park has confirmed that the iconic Bright Angel Trail will open to hikers on May 15, 2025, a press release from the National Park Service (NPS) revealed. The move comes after ...

Mount Rainier National Park thanks the public for their support and patience during these emergencies. On the following weekend, park rangers were notified March 15 that a 72-year-old male was ...

It had also carved out huge portions of Washington land with the establishment of Mount Rainier National Park in 1899 and Olympic National Park in 1938. The forest service had already been ...

Trump's tariff battle escalates This Washington city is one of the best in the nation for parks, study finds Mount Rainier National Park bridge closure cuts off access to part of park: What to ...

This rise in water level also affected a parking lot and part of the road leading into it. Despite the impacts, national park officials noted that the visitor center and cave tours remain open. They ...

the trail is also lined with mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and trilliums. Photograph by Jesse Thornton, Alamy Stock Photo Flower petals on the forest floor at New River Gorge National Park and P ...