National Park Mystery Photo 54 Revealed: A Heavenly Place To Stay
A stately structure in a snowy place with a heavenly name.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 20th, 2012 2:59pm
Mount Rainier National Park
Man's Body Found As Snow Melts Away At Mount Rainier National Park
Melting snow on Mount Rainier has revealed a man's body at an elevation of about 8,000 feet, leading park officials to wonder if it might be of one of four climbers lost during a storm back in January.
- By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2012 8:20am
Mount Rainier National Park Officials Debating How To Rehab Camp Muir
What should be done with Camp Muir high on Mount Rainier? That's the question Mount Rainier National Park officials are grappling with. The facility is extremely strained by climbers and day hikers, and improvements are needed.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Mount Rainier National Park Honored For Its Colorful Wildflowers
Spring blooms are gone in many areas of the National Park System, but they're really showing their true colors at Mount Rainier National Park, where the locals are rallying around "Wildflower Watch 2012."
- By NPT Staff - July 22nd, 2012 3:00am
Temporary Trail Closure At Mount Rainier National Park To Protect Hikers
A temporary trail closure has been put in place on the Comet Falls Trail at Mount Rainier National Park to protect hikers from falling through a crust of snow and into the cold waters of Comet Falls.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2012 4:24pm
Mount Rainier National Park Visitor Dies In Freak Accident At Paradise
A man enjoying the Fourth of July with his son at Mount Rainier National Park died when a crust of snow covering Edith Creek collapsed and sent him into the icy water, which swept him 30 feet downstream beneath the snow.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2012 6:45pm
Body Of Climbing Ranger Recovered From Mount Rainier National Park
Two weeks after a climbing ranger died during a rescue attempt at Mount Rainier National Park, his body was recovered Thursday from the snow-heavy mountain in Washington state.
- By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2012 8:06am
Linger at Longmire: This Rainier National Park Historic District Has Accessible But Nearly Secret Natural Assets To Explore And Enjoy
Most summertime visitors to Mount Rainier climb quickly to Paradise for walks among beautiful flower-filled meadows or to play in the melting snow. But build more time into your schedule and it’s easy to discover interesting and accessible natural features hidden in the Longmire area on the road to Paradise.
Prospectus Issued For Lodging And Associated Services At Mount Rainier National Park
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for a 15-year contract to operate lodging and associated services in Mount Rainier National Park.
Recovery Of Climbing Ranger's Body On Mount Rainier On Hold Due To Weather, Avalanche Danger
While Mount Rainier National Park officials initially had held some hope Wednesday that improving weather conditions would allow for the recovery of the body of a climbing ranger who died while assisting with a rescue, conditions again forced rangers from to put off an attempt.
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