Ashford and Packwood are both safe areas to stay near Mount Rainier National Park. These areas are also very close to the ...

There’s a certain magic to stepping outside before sunrise, lacing up your boots, and disappearing into a trail shrouded in ...

Brace yourself for the new math of Mount Rainier National Park’s northwest corner.

Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park is located in the perfect location for exploring this gorgeous Was ...

This is also an important area for backpackers on the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile thru-hike that circles Mount Rainier. Wilderness permits for tackling the trail are difficult to acquire, and most ...

Our plan was to conquer the park's Wonderland Trail — nearly 100 mountainous miles — in three days. It was a goal that would put our strength and spirits to a rugged test.

Ape Cave Trail, Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument #1 Sol Duc Falls Trail, Olympic National Park #2 Ozette Triangle Trail, Olympic National Park #3 The Wonderland Trail, Mount Rainier National ...

The Wonderland Trail circumnavigates Mount Tahoma (Rainier) in Washington State over 93 scenic miles and 24,000 feet of elevation gain. It winds through evergreen forests, across dramatic glacial ...

In mid-July, I found myself seated in snow on the Skyline Trail in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, peering down the flank of the 14,411-foot stratovolcano, ready to slide.

The Wonderland Trail first departs Longmire into the forest, taking you past Rampart Ridge. (The ridge is also a great additional 1.5 mi detour starting from Longmire for more views of Rainier.) ...

14,410-foot Mount Rainier (Photo: Emily Pennington) After a chilly night in the van, I rose at six to nab a coveted parking spot at Paradise, one of the park’s most popular and view-filled areas.