Come summer, when the mountain is out, so are the hikers. If you have friends or relatives visiting this summer and they’re itching to tackle Mount Rainier, Washington’s tallest and most iconic ...

Mount Rainier National Park’s 2026 season blends spectacular hiking opportunities with new timed-entry reservations for the busy summer months. Visitors can choose from famous routes like Skyline ...

If thru-hiking the 93 (or so) miles of Mount Rainier National Park’s famed Wonderland Trail seems too daunting (cumulative elevation gain: 22,000-plus feet) or time-consuming (common itinerary: seven ...

Mount Rainier’s diverse trail system ranges from short, accessible walks to challenging alpine climbs with glacier views. Seasonal factors shape when and how you can explore, making timing and ...

Everyone can agree that Mount Rainier is one of the most picturesque landmarks in Washington. But at 14,500 feet, it's also the most extreme hike in the South Sound. "I'm not going to lie, it was a ...

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that grievous error. Embarrassingly late for a Washington ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This story was initially published on MyNorthwest.com Many popular hiking trails and camping sites in Mount Rainier National Park ...

MT. RAINIER, Wash. — Heavy smoke from the nearby Wildcat Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is affecting Mount Rainier National Park, leading to hazardous air quality and ash settling ...