In a discovery that has literally changed the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Mount Rainier—Washington state's towering icon—has been found to be shorter than previously known. A local scientist ...

Still, Mountain Rainier's status as a top Washington tourist destination means that its recreational opportunities stay afloat even in the cold winter months. Many of the park's trails transform into ...

Scientists have recorded the "largest" earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier in Washington state since 2009, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The swarm at the second-most seismically active volcano in ...

TACOMA – Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was – ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice ...

Mount Rainier is an active volcano sitting just 2.5 hours outside Seattle, Washington. The national park it sits in is dominated by its 14,410-foot peak and is an iconic state marker. Wildflower ...