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 ...

Mount Rainier, the active volcano towering above southwestern Washington state, started rumbling — very lightly — on Tuesday. A swarm of small earthquakes was detected under the mountain triggering ...

As a born-and-raised Washingtonian, I never quite appreciated how special this state truly is while I was growing up here. I ...

SEATTLE — Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington's Mount Rainier but say there is no indication that the cluster of quakes is cause for concern.

Mount Rainier’s road to Paradise is open seven days a week again this winter, a quiet return to full access after three years ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A colorful sunrise lights up the sky over Mount Rainier as seen from Tumwater, Washington, on Feb. 26, 2022. Tony Overman [email protected] New measurements suggest that Mount Rainier, ...

Western Washington residents have a love-love relationship with Mount Rainier. Catching a glimpse of the state’s tallest peak often elicits the expression: “Look! The mountain is out.” A new ...

Western Washington residents have a love-love relationship with Mount Rainier. Catching a glimpse of the state’s tallest peak often elicits the expression: “Look! The mountain is out.” The exhibition, ...