Mount Rainier has lost height and its highest point has migrated, a subtle but symbolically powerful shift atop one of the ...

The highest point in the continental United States just moved. Columbia Crest, the iconic ice dome that has crowned Mount ...

Mount Rainer, the active stratovolcano located in Washington state, is likely shrinking due to climate change, according to new research.

Not all emerging research is grim. A recent study in Communications Earth and Environment found that as Arctic ice melts, ...

According to the new paper, Mount Rainier’s highest point is a fraction of an inch below 14,400 feet, or 10 feet below the U.S. Geological Survey’s longstanding official measurement of 14,410 feet.

Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was — ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice caves?’” ...

This rustic historic hotel sits right on the slope of Mt. Rainier, boasting cozy yet elegant rooms and a fireplace-lit dining ...

Mount Rainier, also known as the Tahoma, is the tallest volcanic peak in the contiguous United States, dominating the skyline of Washington State. It is a world-famous natural landmark that became the ...

At 4,392m, Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Situated just 95km southeast of Seattle, it has long beckoned climbers and adventurers. Today, we’ll look ...