The bridge closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park. A $1.5 million study will determine next steps.

Washington officials have closed the only bridge to the northwest corner of the park over safety concerns. And they might not ...

where climbers can obtain permits and hiking and backcountry camping information. Visitors call the area "breathtaking" and "gorgeous," especially in peak wildflower season (July to August).

In the Pacific Northwest, Washington offers the most dramatic scenery. The best place to enjoy the outdoors is in a National ...

Part of Mount Rainier National Park became inaccessible on Monday after Washington officials shut down a bridge leading to ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.