Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who ...

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 ...

In September 2024, Eric Gilbertson arrived at Mount Rainier ... updating old elevation estimates by taking more exact measurements with modern technology. He wanted to measure Rainier at the ...

Mount Rainier campgrounds offer fantastic easy access to day hiking trails, visitor centers, and this gorgeous Washington National Park. You can camp surrounded by old growth forest, listening to ...