Washington

This news story about a cougar attack on a child in Olympic National Park is based on a July 30, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the …

Although (parts of) the park are open throughout the year, summer is the absolute peak season in Mount Rainier National Park. And there’s one main reason for that: spectacular displays …

Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, on the border of Oregon and Washington, Portland is the ideal starting point for a Pacific Northwest national parks road trip. This outdoorsy, eco-friendly city offers easy access to some of the greatest U.S. national parks.

The 2023 summer is set to be one of the busiest in National Park Service history, if not the busiest. Parks from Yosemite to Arches and Zion have experienced exceptionally …

A park renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, expansive views, waterfalls, and wildflowers, Mount Rainier National Park attracts day visitors, campers, and backpackers alike. Many people come to enjoy the park’s …

From April to June, wildflower hikes dominate outdoor recreation in the Columbia River Gorge. Both in Washington and Oregon, there are a number of trails that run across meadows and hills covered in colorful balsamroot, Indian paintbrush, lupines and more.

Situated on the south slope of Mount Rainier, Paradise is arguably the most popular visitor area in Mount Rainier National Park. It is usually open year-round, covered in wildflowers in summer, boasting …

To truly immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes at Mount Rainier, there’s no better way than hitting the park’s trails. In this blog post, I’ve compiled the best short and …

Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it …

This news story about the first ever moose sighting in Mount Rainier National Park is based on a December 8, 2022, Mount Rainier National Park Facebook post. You can see …

In the heat of summer, waterfall hikes are among the most enjoyable and popular activities in the national parks, especially if the waterfall also happens to have a swimming hole. …

The most glaciated mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Rainier is the source of five major river systems. Its over two dozen glaciers feed numerous streams, creeks and rivers, …

America’s national parks are home to numerous scenic swimming spots, whether it’s a lakeshore, ocean beach, riverbank or even hot spring. Few things are more refreshing than jumping into a …