One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status ... constantly in a state of eruption.

The postmaster who came from Massachusetts named the town Mount Ida after a favorite mountain in that state. Ray Hanley is a retired health care and IT executive, historian, producer of the ...

Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure. Unsure of where to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? For unbeatable views of the mountains, pay a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park.

The postmaster who came from Massachusetts named the town Mount Ida after a favorite mountain in that state.