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) ...

Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who ...

Alta Vista Trail (1.7 mi/2.7 km) - Wildflower viewing. Check out our Mt. Rainier Hiking Guide for more amazing hiking options ...

In the summer, this area is ideal for wildflower viewing ... From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams.

Spring has fully arrived in the Seattle area, and that means nearby hillsides and mountain trails will soon be bursting with ...

Enveloped by lush forests, alpine meadows and glacial landscape, 14,410-foot-tall Mount Rainier ... offers views of meadows blanketed by vibrant wildflowers in the summer months.

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the ... When to go: Year-round. Wildflowers are at their best in July and August. High trails may remain snow covered ...

The Snow Mountain Ranch area of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy has been mentioned in a National Geographic online article honoring the best wildflower hiking destinations in the U.S.

a 3.8-mile loop where brilliant arrowleaf balsamroot wildflowers explode across the hillsides between late April and mid-May. Nearby Mount Rainier National Park also offers the easy 3.5-mile Naches ...

Park rangers responded the same day to a 19-year-old who suffered a medical issue on the Wonderland Trail and was unable to ...