If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, here are some tips from the DWR to help keep you safe: Give ...

Here's how hard it is summit the five highest mountains in the contiguous United States. While challenging, the pinnacle is ...

As executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers, which represents both current and former employees, Wade ...

Mt. Rainier National Park, the fifth oldest park in the U.S. national park system, is a popular destination in Washington ...

The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?

Join Patagonia Pasadena for a hiking essentials workshop designed to build your confidence on the trail. By Katlyn Ong This ...

Join Patagonia Pasadena for a hiking essentials workshop designed to build your confidence on the trail. This free workshop ...

An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and responds if they happen anyway.

After decades hiking Mount Rainier and living in the area, Nanfito said it would be strange to see the mountain bare of its glaciers someday.

From Mount Ranier NP: Mount Rainier National Park had six Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps operating during the 1930s. Each camp hosted 200 men, who returned after a hard day’s work to ...

The 103-year-old bridge that served as the only gateway to the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park has been permanently closed by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge connects state Route 165 to Mount Rainier National Park. The bridge is closing permanently due to safety concerns from the steel deteriorating.