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.

The Evergreen State features a range of trails that will allow you to soak in its lush natural beauty. From the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail to the paved Burke- Gilman trail in urban ...

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.

That’s exactly what the Wonderland Trail is: a 93-mile (150 km) trek around Mt Rainier, the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. Situated in the heart of Washington State, ...

Even if you don’t climb Washington’s highest peak, the spectacular views and scenery in Mount Rainier National Park will leave you invigorated, says our 63 Parks columnist of the 42nd stop on ...