In the summer, this area is ideal for wildflower viewing, and in winter, this is the main area for activities like snowshoeing ... will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the ...

Simple, snow-dusted beauty and ancient rock formations come to life on this quiet, overlooked trail in Central Washington.

There are plenty of winter activities to choose from: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even winter camping are possible at Mount Rainier. Only the Nisqually and Carbon River entrances are ...

Warm up the AWD or prep to slip on chains for Crystal Mountain Resort, adjacent to Mount Rainier. For about 87 ... Even if you don’t ski, snowboard or snowshoe, you can ride a scenic gondola ...

Washington's Ice Age glaciers may be dwindling, but these year-round frozen wonders still hold undeniable beauty.

March 1, an expected 18 hot air balloons will converge on the Methow Valley, kicking off this year's ballooning season.

The Kittitas Environmental Education Network began its annual Second Sundays activities last weekend at Helen McCabe Park near the north end of the Yakima River Canyon.

The accomplished pilot regaled me over a plate of flapjacks with tales of the first-ever balloon flight over the summit of Mount Rainier in ... pilot and crew had to snowshoe out.

The Queer Mountaineers are leading a hike at Cougar Mountain totalling approximately 6 miles round trip with 1,100 feet of ...

Expect an itinerary that involves all of the above in nearly every small town in Washington. Lodging choices are just as cozy ...