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

Closing the bridge was our last option,” Steve Roark, a WSDOT administrator, said in the release. “We fully understand the ...

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

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 ...

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

For over a century, national parks have been a staple of American culture, providing the public an opportunity to explore the ...

The Fairfax bridge over the Carbon River in Pierce County has permanently closed after the Washington Department of ...

Visiting those areas will now require hiking many miles on likely overnight ... There is no way for the public to access that area of Mount Rainier National Park or the Carbon River Range Station ...

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 ...