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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This lovely little alpine lake just within the border of Mount Rainier National Park grants visitors an awe-inspiring first look of "The Mountain" and its reflection after crossing over the summit of of Chinook Pass in Washington state.
Just where will that snowy trail take you? If you visit the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park in the springtime, you'll be encountering plenty of snow. Take along warm clothing, a snack, plenty of water, and your cross-country skis or snowshoes to enjoy The Mountain in Paradise.
Owners of eBike are gaining more access in the National Park System, as parks are changing their rules under order from Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
Collaboration between the National Park Service, Washington's National Park Fund, and the Mountain Rescue Association has led to a snug shelter for search-and-rescue team members at Mount Rainier National Park to recover in after their missions on the mountain.