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Several of Mount Rainier’s glaciers are already gone, experts say, and others aren’t far behind. The News Tribune asked what that means for visitors.
Mount Rainier National Park is a special place, and not just in terms of its scenic landscapes. The twin craters of the apparently shrinking Mount Rainier host the largest known glaciovolcanic cave ...
Mount Rainier has lost glaciers due to the warming climate. Glacier melt threatens rivers, salmon habitats and hydropower across Washington state. South-facing glaciers without high-elevation ...
Nanfito responded to a News Tribune survey calling for submissions of photos of Mount Rainier over different periods of time. A comparison of two photos submitted by Nanfito, each depicting a ...
Mount Rainier is visible from a road in Mount Rainier National Park on Friday, June 6, 2025. Liesbeth Powers Liesbeth Powers / lpowers@thenewstribune.com ...
Rising 14,410 feet above the ocean, Mount Rainier can be seen from Seattle on a clear day, only a couple of hours away. With its cone-shaped peak, it’s an active volcano and one of the most ...
The south side of Mount Rainier from the lookout cabin near Ashford, Wash. in early 2025. The closed bridge is on the northern side of the mountain. Gregory Sellentin, For The Daily News ...
A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.
Mount Rainier has lost glaciers due to the warming climate. Glacier melt threatens rivers, salmon habitats and hydropower across Washington state. South-facing glaciers without high-elevation ...
After decades hiking Mount Rainier and living in the area, Nanfito said it would be strange to see the mountain bare of its glaciers someday. “This, over my shoulder, is something I cross ...
Mount Rainier has lost glaciers due to the warming climate. Glacier melt threatens rivers, salmon habitats and hydropower across Washington state. South-facing glaciers without high-elevation ...