What makes a hike worth the effort? Is it the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the summit? Of course, but there is more to it than that. For many, the worth of a hike is in the views it ...

SEATTLE — From dramatic waterfalls to early wildflowers, Spring in the Pacific Northwest is truly a magical time. Author and seasoned backpacking guide, Tami Asars highlights five of her favorite ...

Washington wildflowers provide floral beauty while feeding pollinators, birds and mammals,” Jerad Bryant wrote in a July ...

A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

Tipsoo Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes that I have ever had the pleasure to set my eyes upon! Tipsoo Lake is an ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An active volcano, Mount Rainier has erupted thousands of times during its relatively young life. Photograph by Philip Kramer, ...