In a huge blow to hikers, access to the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park has been closed, after the discovery of serious damage to an old bridge.

One man's mission to preserve the soundscapes of our shorelines, mountains, and forests—and why it matters to us all.

In an old-growth longleaf pine savanna, the absurdly long pine needles sing in the wind. Once considered forests, these ...

“It’s often called the quieter side of the park — a contrast to the more visited Paradise and Sunrise areas,” she wrote. “The Carbon River corridor has a rare inland temperate rainforest climate. You ...

It’s the start of National Park Week 2025. If you haven’t already worked up some plans to visit a national park, then this ...

Olympic National Forest will be cashless. taking credit or debit cards at offices in Olympia, Quilene, Quinault and Forks.

Rails to Trails Conservancy is hosting its Celebrate Trails Day on April 26. This annual spring celebration of America’s ...

At home, I have a wooden plaque on my wall that lists all the national parks I’ve been to. Next to it, there’s a bag of small painted trees meant to represent the ones I’ve yet to visit. Only eight of ...

After multiple high-elevation search and rescue operations in March, Mount Rainier National Park officials beg visitors to be prepared for wintery conditions.

Beach cleanups, a seed exchange, seed planting and music will mark Earth Day this weekend. • An Earth Day Festival is planned for Saturday at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Wine and Cider, 1893 S. Jacob ...

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If you are wondering where to stay in Olympic National Park, we have you covered! This stunning Washington National Park ...