A dangerous climb is renewing the focus on Mount Rainier's extreme hazards.

If you're looking for a stunning mountain to hike, this Washington staple is a must, but it's not without its peril.

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

You don’t have to step foot on Mount Rainier to see that it’s special. The 14,410-foot-tall, snow-capped mountain inspires even from miles away, but nothing compares to experiencing it up close.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists have recorded the "largest" earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier in Washington state since 2009, the U.S. Geological ...

Mt. Ranier, which is south of Seattle, is the "most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States," according to the National Park Service One mountain climber is feeling fortunate to have ...

Jiri Richter and Ben Watson were drawn to the mountains — and they always wanted to help others reach the summit. Richter, 51, gave fellow climbers a pat on the shoulder and patiently told them to ...

Over 300 minor earthquakes have been detected under the surface of Mount Rainier since the morning of Tuesday, July 8. The swarm is the first of its kind since 2009, and, according to Pacific ...

Social media was abuzz after people in the greater Seattle metro area saw what appeared to be venting on Mount Rainier on Wednesday. A video of the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. was ...

To celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary this August, USA TODAY will be highlighting one national park per week until the centennial on August 25th. This week is extra special as ...

Last week, KIRO 7 TV reported that the Puyallup Tribe is launching a new effort to restore the Indigenous name “Tacoma” to Mount Rainier. But what about Mount Baker, which was given that name 229 ...

There were six people caught in the rockfall on Wednesday. One person was killed and two others injured after several groups of climbers were caught in a rockfall on Mount Rainier in Washington on ...