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 ...

Weather is a major factor in planning a visit to Mount Rainier. It can snow as early ... Start your visit by picking up a map at one of the park's visitor centers. There is plenty of wildlife ...

Rangers at the WIC assist with wilderness permits, trip planning, and providing maps and trail condition updates. Best time ...

Are you trying to decide on Olympic National Park VS Mount Rainier? Look no further; this guide will compare and contrast the parks for everything from price to activities! Olympic National Park ...

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, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

Camping out at Mount Rainier National Park will soon cost larger groups more money. The park is changing its fee structure for wilderness permits. Instead of costing $20 per trip, it will now cost ...

This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Washington’s Mount Rainier boasts the largest ... floods and debris flows in the park and surrounding areas.

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 ...