On a clear sunny day in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington State, the locals often remark “The Mountain is out.” Gaze eastward and you, too, will see The Mountain, a 14,410-foot-tall (4,392 meters) ...

The Snow Mountain Ranch area of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy has been mentioned in a National Geographic article on the best wildflower hiking destinations.

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal ... Get there: From Seattle (95 miles) or Tacoma (70 miles) to the Nisqually Entrance (open year-round ...

Here, hike the popular 5.5-mile Skyline Trail, which offers views of meadows blanketed by vibrant wildflowers in the summer ... website. Mt. Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle (2739 ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend ... including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA ...

Park rangers responded the same day to a 19-year-old who suffered a medical issue on the Wonderland Trail and was unable to ...

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's ...