Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park Hemmed In By Landslides

Continuing bouts of rain and snow are likely to keep Mount Rainier National Park closed to the visiting public for a while yet as landslides and flooding have hemmed in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2020 11:55am

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Mudslides, Flooding Close Mount Rainier National Park

Heavy rains and snowfall unleashed flooding and mudslides at Mount Rainier National Park, where visitors and park staff were evacuated Friday and Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - February 8th, 2020 10:49pm

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Looking both ways before crossing the road, Mount Rainier National Park

A little collared fox standing at the edge of the crosswalk in front of the National Park Inn at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

You never know what you might see while visiting Mount Rainier National Park. Maybe a little collared fox waiting for traffic to pass before crossing the road. If you happen to see one, give it some space and please don't feed it or any other wildlife.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 3rd, 2020 3:33pm

Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Fave Photos From 2019

Continuing a tradition started with the Traveler several years ago, photographer Rebecca Latson begins the 2020 New Year with a look back at 10 of her favorite national park photos from 2019, sharing with you her reasons for choosing those 10 particular images.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 18th, 2020 5:57pm

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Winter Weather Snarling Access To Mount Rainier National Park

Winter is a particularly notable season at Mount Rainier National Park, with some incredible snowstorms that leave incredible amounts of snow. This winter is no different, with a series of storms forcing park officials to close the Nisqually Entrance near Ashford, Washington, for the near future.

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By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2020 2:00am

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Fisher Recovery Goals Met At Mount Rainier National Park

State, non-profit, and federal biologists met recovery goals for fishers with the release of four of the small carnivores in the Nisqually River watershed of Mount Rainier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2020 1:45am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #2

Contributing editor Rebecca Latson starts out the New Year with another national parks quiz and trivia piece.See how much park knowledge you possess before checking the answers at the bottom of the article.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 27th, 2023 4:51pm

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2019 Year In Review: Some Great Photo Tips

We all want great shots reminding us of our national park visit, and to show family, friends and even strangers (think Instagram or Twitter) the fantastic sights we viewed. Throughout 2019, contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson has shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph within the parks she’s visited. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 23rd, 2019 4:00am

Fishers Are Coming Back To National Parks In Washington State!

A collaborative effort between state, federal, and nonprofit organizations such as Washington's National Park Fund has returned a small furry carnivore to the forests of Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic national parks in Washington state.

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By NPT Staff - November 27th, 2019 2:00am

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Lawsuit Coming Over Fate Of 274 Species Petitioned For ESA Protection

Failure so far by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rule on whether nearly 300 species of plants and animals, including wolverines at Glacier National Park and White-tailed ptarmigan at Mount Rainier National Park, need Endangered Species Act protection has prompted the Center for Biological Diversity to sue over that lack of action.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2019 2:00am

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