Hike description: As summer comes to an end (Thursday morning officially here in the South Sound), it signals the coming conclusion of the season for hiking higher elevation trails. It’s a good time ...

The start of the 5 ½-mile Skyline Trail sits near the entrance to the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise and is marked by stone steps inscribed with a quote by John Muir that reads: "… the most ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is from July to August at the height of the Pacific Northwest summer.

If you’re looking to explore around Mount Rainier, you’re in for a treat. This area offers a mix of stunning scenery and...

Time to add another hike to your "must do" list. Much as the Mist Trail is the signature tourist hike at Yosemite, no summertime visit to Washington's Mount Rainier is complete without a stroll on the ...

Hiking, walking, and puttering around Mt. Rainier has evolved into a seasonal routine, dictated by retreating snows, displays of wildflowers, and wild places that convey the force and grandeur of a 14 ...

If you’re looking to experience some of the most beautiful wildflower meadows Washington has to offer, Mount Rainier National Park is a... The post 8 Scenic Washington Hikes Through Rainier’s ...

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. 63 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: to visit every U.S.

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mount Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that grievous error. Embarrassingly late for a Washington ...

What: A beautiful early spring hike that unveils Mount Rainier as the snow starts to melt from the surrounding area. Majestic views of the mountain can be seen at the high point atop Panorama Point as ...