Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano 45 miles southeast of Tacoma and 60 miles south-southeast of Seattle. Its last ...

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

Here, we'll look at eight of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, how much of an imposing specter they are, and how a ...

Timed entry might be coming soon to Mount Rainier National Park April 26, 2023 Updated Wed., April 26, 2023 at 7:07 p.m. Mount Rainier as seen from the summit of Mount Stuart on Aug. 17, 2019.

A 103-year-old, single-lane bridge that leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the Carbon River Ranger Station is permanently closed due to safety concerns, the Washington State Department of ...

You'll need a timed reservation to visit the Sunrise Corridor this year, but not one to visit Paradise at Mount Rainier.

The 494-foot-long bridge is at milepost 11.5, three miles south of Carbonado in Pierce County. The bridge provided access to Mount Rainier National Park’s Mowich Lake entrance and other outdoor ...

In 1977, the park saw 2.4 million visitors, nearly equal to 2021. But vehicle traffic has outpaced the visitors they contain. In 1977, only 658,000 vehicles entered the park.

Visitation rises each year at Mount Rainier National Park, according to the National Park Service. From 2008 to 2021, annual visitation rose from 1.1 million visits per year to above 1.7 million ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through August, when wildflowers transform the park's subalpine meadows and the dry, warm weather provides optimal hiking conditions. If ...

Ranking of the top 5 things to do in Mount Rainier National Park. ... Visitor Information Address: Mount Rainier National Park. Museums, Free, Recreation. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.