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The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.
Climate change reshapes Mount Rainier. Glacial retreat impacts ecosystems, indigenous traditions, and hiking experiences in Washington’s Pierce County.
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.
Officials with Mount Rainier National Park will again limit the number of visitors to certain areas of the Washington park this year.
SEATTLE – Last week, after months of uncertainty, Mount Rainier National Park introduced a limited timed-entry reservation system for the peak visitation season. Reservations will only be required for ...
Reservations will once again be required to visit popular corners of Mount Rainier National Park this summer starting July 11 — but only at the White River Entrance, the park announced last ...
Visitors can schedule the reservations online in advance. Mount Rainier National Park first implemented timed reservations for Sunrise and Paradise last year.
Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who first approached its icy heights.
ASHFORD, Wash. — Visitors flock to Mount Rainier for its iconic views but Saturday the park became a platform for a growing national movement. Dozens gathered as part of a nationwide day of ...
Mount Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, and highest mountain in Washington state presents a formidable challenge.
By this time last year, Mt. Rainier started using timed entry for park visitors to avoid overcrowding. Here’s what to know about this year.
Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the National Park Service. Mount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person ...