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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the past two summers, parkgoers needed to reserve a time to go to the park in advance of their visit. The program aimed to ...

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.

Discover how Seattle has emerged as a leader in avalanche forecasting, enhancing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.

Rescuers are desperately searching for any remaining survivors after a group of backcountry skiers were swept away by a ...

Tight-knit communities with vast amounts of green space that are perfect for walking and hiking are booming close to a ...

It's the deadliest avalanche in California since modern record keeping began.

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in ...

Mount Zirkel, the highest summit in the Park Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, could see 7-9 inches of snow, according to the weather service.