In a discovery that has literally changed the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Mount Rainier—Washington state's towering icon—has been found to be shorter than previously known. A local ...

“The summit of Rainier is a large snow covered volcanic crater ringed by smoking steam vents,” said Scott Axelson. “It’s an active volcano like Mt. St. Helens although it’s dormant at present.” Photo ...

Mount Rainier National Park officials welcomed the opportunity ... Hazard Stevens and Philemon Van Trump crested the crater late in the day on August 17, 1870. A bitter wind nearly swept them off the ...