Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park is a great summer activity. These are the best hikes with kids or for a reasonable challenge. From Paradise to Sunrise, Ohanapecosh to Lake Mowich ...

A hiker whose heart stopped for 45 minutes after being rescued from Washington's Mount Rainier National Park in 2020 is now charged with murdering a man after stealing $1,900 of drugs from him ...

The Pacific Northwest is known for its magnificent hikes and jaw dropping scenery. The Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park lives up to that PNW reputation. This 5.5-mile loop located in ...

Michael Knapinski at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following his 2020 rescue A hiker whose heart stopped for 45 minutes after being rescued from Washington's Mount Rainier National Park in 2020 ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

Just southeast of the Puget Sound and covering 369.43 square miles, Mount Rainier is one of the oldest National Parks in the ...

Michael Knapinski at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following his 2020 rescue A hiker whose heart stopped for 45 minutes after being rescued from Washington's Mount Rainier National Park in ...

Still, though, many people decide to make the trek and do the dangerous hike to summit Mount Rainier– even during the winter season. According to the study, the park sees 8.55 winter deaths per ...

The historic Paradise Inn, which is usually open from mid-May to early October, is also located in this area, as is the Guide House, where climbers can obtain permits and hiking and backcountry ...

Hikers, especially those tackling Mount Rainier, always need to be prepared with proper food, clothing and supplies. It's never a good idea to rely solely on smartphones, as cell service can be ...

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 ...