The mountain was named Mount Rainier back in 1792 by British explorer George Vancouver. He named it after his friend, Peter Rainier, a member of the British military who had never been to Washington.

Public input is being sought on a plan by the National Park Service and Washington State Transportation Department on a ...

A host of beers named for Washington state destinations will be on Evergreen State Brewing’s menu. One of the taprooms is ...

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are looking for ways to cut ...

The Puyallup Tribe contracted with a linguist to analyze the many names the mountain has been called in hopes of being able to restore its original name.

A new report found Alaska was the most "federally dependent" state in the nation. See where Washington ranked.

Tours By Design will host free travel presentations on Tuesday, March 25, to highlight future trips. The main featured tours will be an eight-day trip to Mount Rainier ...

Joyner got the top position, and now the Prince George’s County native is responsible for administering Rock Creek’s rules, ...

McMahon Hall has been a source of jokes and complaints from UW residents. From its ex-resident Ted Bundy to its picturesque ...

A national study ranked the most dangerous national parks in the U.S., with two Nevada locations placing in the top four.

Most recent Gallup polls show Trump's approval rating averaging at 46% since he took office in his second term. His first ...

A new report found Alaska and several southern states wert the most "federally dependent" state in the nation. See where ...