Mount Rainier National Park announced updated access and recreation plans for the 2024-25 winter season, impacting vehicle access, camping, and sledding at the popular Paradise area. Starting ...

A legendary blizzard dropped 75.8 inches (~6.3 feet) of snow in 24 hours at Silver Lake. This long-standing official 24-hour ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal ... The park’s most visited area is Paradise on the mountain’s south side, which owes its name to Martha ...

If you have extra time, Paradise is worthwhile ... From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams.

Of course, very experienced mountaineers often attempt winter ascents on Mt. Rainier, though my preparation guide focuses on late-spring and summer climbing. Part 1 focuses on pre-climbing season ...

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 ...

The fifth, located less than 70 miles from Seattle, is Mount Rainier. "It's totally at a state of background activity, so we're not worried about Mount Rainier right now,” said Alex Iezzi ...

TACOMA, Wash — Mount Rainier National Park is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year but the mountain has been important to people for many generations before it was called "Rainier." ...

Mount Rainier, the 14,410 ft ... Climbers begin their journey at Paradise (Approximately 5,000 ft.). Historic Paradise Lodge provides an excellent staging spot and place to stay the night before ...