One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...

The best way to get around Mount Rainier National Park is by car since the park does not provide shuttle buses. On a summer weekend, it can be difficult or impossible to find parking at the ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through August, when wildflowers transform the park's subalpine meadows and the dry, warm weather provides optimal hiking conditions.

Huge statues of gods, kings, and creatures can be found at Mount Nemrut, a Unesco site in southeastern Turkey. Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone ...