The Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan — found atop the Cascades from Canada to southern Washington — is officially listed as a threatened species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat ...

In this video, we explore the stunning hiking trails of Mount Rainier National Park. Experience breathtaking views and rugged ...

According to the NPS, Mount Rainier’s glaciers feed into the White, Carbon, Puyallup, Nisqually, Ohanapecosh and Cowlitz rivers, which provide a large source of freshwater for the area, both for ...

The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years.

Many visitors of Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations to enter throughthe Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and Sunrise/White River entrances during peak summer hours. Park visitors will ...

The snow level will hover near only 4,000 feet on Thursday and Friday, and some of the more well-traveled routes, like Stevens and White passes, should see their first wet flurries of the season.

Reservations for Mount Rainier National Park’s timed entry system for 2024 are available online at Recreation.gov’s website now for the Paradise Corridor and April 1 for the Sunrise Corridor.

From Mount Ranier NP: Mount Rainier National Park had six Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps operating during the 1930s. Each camp hosted 200 men, who returned after a hard day’s work to ...