The fifth, located less than 70 miles from Seattle, is Mount Rainier. "It's totally at a state of background activity, so we're not worried about Mount Rainier right now,” said Alex Iezzi, a research ...

In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...

TACOMA, Wash — Mount Rainier National Park is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year but the mountain has been important to people for many generations before it was called "Rainier." ...

Long-quiet volcanoes in the Cascades region of the Pacific Northwest are still underpinned by large reservoirs of magma, new ...

When most of us think about active volcanoes in the U.S., Mount St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and a few others will first come to mind. However, one of the most active volcanoes in the region is about a ...

Importantly, AI has extensive experience and expertise on Mt. Rainier – holding a concession since 2007. Todd has led and guided expeditions for over 30 years, including 8 expeditions to Mt.

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

Mount Rainier, the 14,410 ft. iconic stratovolcano in Washington State, offers climbers a range of diverse and challenging routes. These routes vary in difficulty, length, and scenery, making ...

Black ice is also a risk this week, as snow or ice that melts during the day will refreeze overnight, the National Weather ...