Washington lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at restoring access to Mount Rainier National Park via the Fairfax ...

USGS scientist Carolyn Driedger, right, and Mount Rainier National Park ranger Scott Beason frame the terminus of the Nisqually Glacier during a training session for seasonal rangers at the park on ...

Record rainfall, flooding, and landslides have collapsed major highways, triggered mass evacuations, and left national park ...

When the winter blues start creeping in, there's no better way to lift your spirits than with a trip to Mount Rainier ...

Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Hit the trails on one of the park’s many hiking routes and explore alpine meadows or hidden waterfalls. Check out classic ...

Still, Mountain Rainier's status as a top Washington tourist destination means that its recreational opportunities stay ...

Paradise, which is located at an elevation of 5,400 feet, is a great place to start your park visit and where you'll find the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center, the main visitor center for the park. It ...

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — Many stargazers came to Mount Rainier National Park to witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's most brilliant sky displays. Unfortunately, the large ...

As with many national parks, dining inside Mount Rainier National Park is limited. Inside the park, visitors will find two restaurants, two snack bars, a cafe and a small general store. The Dining ...

The body was recovered from the bottom of a waterfall in the Washington National Park on Saturday, June 8 after she was reported missing on May 19 Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto via Getty Images The body of ...

To celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary this August, USA TODAY will be highlighting one national park per week until the centennial on August 25th. This week is extra special as ...

On a clear day, Mount Rainier’s faint, snow-capped profile can be spotted from Seattle, just under two hours away by car, and is also easily accessible from Tacoma and Portland as well (all are under ...