It’s easy to see why once you have seen the alpine meadows in full bloom ... One of the most famous views of Mt. Rainier is Reflection Lake. On a calm day, you can see the mountain as well ...

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

Looking to travel to Mount Rainier National Park but want to avoid the crowds? Try driving through this scenic road in ...

Here in Part II, we break down what it takes to do Nepal's 1,750km Great Himalayan Trail, both guided and unguided.

If you look south from Seattle on a sunny day, Mt. Rainier stands resolute ... Once on the mountain, hikers are treated to alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers in the summer and stunning ...

Emmons Glacier, draped across the northeastern flank of Mount ... lake water is likely thousands of years old! For those seeking more of a challenge, the connecting Glacier Basin Trail offers a longer ...

Explore the landmarks of Washington State, from majestic mountains to stunning glaciers. Discover the natural beauty of 'The ...

In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for ...

Alpine Ascents International ... Importantly, AI has extensive experience and expertise on Mt. Rainier – holding a concession since 2007. Todd has led and guided expeditions for over 30 years ...

The three Mt. Rainier concessioners: Alpine Ascents International, Inc. ("AI") has led successful mountaineering expeditions throughout the world for over 37 years. Led by Director and Founder ...

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 ...