This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Washington’s Mount Rainier boasts the largest collection of glaciers on a single peak in the contiguous United States.

Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who ...

Weather is a major factor in planning a visit to Mount Rainier. It can snow as early as ... Start your visit by picking up a map at one of the park's visitor centers. There is plenty of wildlife ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

Rangers at the WIC assist with wilderness permits, trip planning, and providing maps and trail ... viewings in Mount Rainier ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

It reminded me of Iceberg Lake at the Many Glacier area ... to have an OFFLINE map of the park and any hiking permits if you’re going backcountry hiking in Mount Rainier NP.