An Army soldier was airlifted after a 100-foot fall off Pinnacle Peak near Mount Rainier on April 11. A Search and Rescue ...

The Fairfax Bridge serves as an entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. National Park tourists may have to contend with ...

“It’s often called the quieter side of the park — a contrast to the more visited Paradise and Sunrise areas,” she wrote. “The Carbon River corridor has a rare inland temperate rainforest climate. You ...

Our neighbor to the north is sometimes seen as a rival, but we just love the outdoors, and there’s no question ...

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on ...

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

This luxurious glamping dome near Mount Rainier boasts modern amenities and all the comforts of home, but with incredible night sky views.

The mountains and valleys offer endless playgrounds for outdoor lovers. The oldest legal saloon in Washington state still ...

The Point Wilson Lighthouse stands guard at Fort Worden State Park. At sunset, the lighthouse glows against the pink and orange sky. It’s a sight that will make you reach for your camera every time.

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...

The Rainier School, a habilitation center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seen on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Buckley. Pete Caster Pete Caster / pcaster@ ...

Soaring temperatures are leading to rapid and largely irreversible changes in the mountain ranges of the world, according to a new UNESCO report. In several regions, higher elevations seem to be ...