Still, Mountain Rainier's status as a top Washington tourist destination means that its recreational opportunities stay ...

In the minds of many, Washington ranks among the most beautiful states in the U.S. Much of Washington State boasts sublime Pacific Northwest beauty, defined by snowy mountain peaks, enchanting ...

Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was — ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice caves?’” ...

Record rainfall, flooding, and landslides have collapsed major highways, triggered mass evacuations, and left national park ...

Smoke floating thousands of feet above the ground on Friday has meant a mostly harmless haze for Seattle, but national parks much closer to wildfires are issuing warnings and closing some trails. Air ...

Washington’s national parks might be most popular in the summer, but they have plenty to offer in the fall as well. Lonely Planet recently ranked the 15 best U.S. national parks to visit this fall — ...

This rustic historic hotel sits right on the slope of Mt. Rainier, boasting cozy yet elegant rooms and a fireplace-lit dining ...

Republican lawmakers proposed a plan Tuesday that could restore access to the Fairfax Bridge “as soon as possible” after the ...

WASHINGTON - A debris flow over the weekend has temporarily closed Westside Road, according to a social media post from Mount Rainier National Park. "The [debris flow] event was triggered by an ...

Mount Rainier, the active volcano towering above southwestern Washington state, started rumbling — very lightly — on Tuesday. A swarm of small earthquakes was detected under the mountain triggering ...

From Alaska to New Mexico, take in the tranquil beauty of the country’s national parks—one park can see less than 10 visitors ...