Learn more about the geology of the area by listening to the ... Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park.

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more glaciers than any other mountain in the United States. Just an hour's drive from Seattle, the park's ...

Parody accounts for Mount Rainier (left) and Mount Hood have been battling it out online. Photos: Wolfgang ...

Mount Rainier, the massive stratovolcano in Washington state, has remained dormant for over 1,000 years, but experts caution that an eruption is inevitable. If it were to erupt, the consequences ...

Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.