On the flanks of Washington State Mount Rainier, a spike in seismic rumbling has revived an old, unsettling question for the ...

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 caves?’” ...

More than 300 earthquakes have erupted at Washington's Mount Rainier this week, the largest earthquake swarm at the volcano since 2009. As of Thursday, July 10, 334 earthquakes had been identified at ...

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

For many, the word “eruption” brings to mind 1980 when Mount Saint Helens demonstrated that the Washington Cascades are one of the most volcanically active parts of the country. Mount Saint Helens, ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

Enveloped by lush forests, alpine meadows and glacial landscape, 14,410-foot-tall Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano and the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, takes center stage at Mount ...

You don’t have to step foot on Mount Rainier to see that it’s special. The 14,410-foot-tall, snow-capped mountain inspires even from miles away, but nothing compares to experiencing it up close.

Mount Rainier has lost glaciers due to the warming climate. Glacier melt threatens rivers, salmon habitats and hydropower across Washington state. South-facing glaciers without high-elevation ...