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.

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.

Retired research librarian and mountain hiking hobbyist Dawn Nanfito told The News Tribune Mount Rainier is part of why she loves living in Tacoma.

Climate change reshapes Mount Rainier. Glacial retreat impacts ecosystems, indigenous traditions, and hiking experiences in Washington’s Pierce County.

McCloud and others in the South Sound say the changing climate is impacting how they interact with Mount Rainier. Hikers, climbers, tribal members and artists told The News Tribune how their ...

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 ...