Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Mount Rainier National Park

Bighorn Sheep Hauled by Helicopter to Protect Populations

The Jackson herd has been living in the Grand Teton National Park area since the last ice age.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 

Extremely Rare Lake Forms in One of the Driest Spots on Earth

Record November rainfall in Death Valley has allowed Lake Manly to reappear.

Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

Check Out These Spooky Ghost Wildflowers

The spooky ghost pipe wildflower blooms straight out of the earth with white stems and flowers, and turns black with age.

The First Woman Summited Mount Rainier in 1890

Fay Fuller became the first known woman to summit Mount Rainier 135 years ago.

Parking Lots are Packed at this National Park Right Now, So Plan Ahead

Many people are walking a long, long way, just to get to the popular trailheads.

300+ Quakes Measured in Large Mt. Rainier Earthquake Swarm

With as many as 26 quakes in a single hour, this swarm is now larger than the last big swarm on record back in 2009, which lasted three days. 

Suspected Arson Destroys Scenic Railroad Through National Park

A large wooden train trestle along the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad has been destroyed by fire.

Bridge to Popular Area of Mount Rainier National Park Closes Indefinitely

Hikers will be unable to access Mowich Lake, Tolmie Peak Lookout, Spray Falls, and other scenic locations.