Mount Rainier is an active volcano sitting just 2.5 hours outside Seattle, Washington. The national park it sits in is dominated by its 14,410-foot peak and is an iconic state marker. Wildflower ...

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A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

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Retired research librarian and mountain hiking hobbyist Dawn Nanfito told The News Tribune Mount Rainier is part of why she loves living in Tacoma.

Climate change reshapes Mount Rainier. Glacial retreat impacts ecosystems, indigenous traditions, and hiking experiences in Washington’s Pierce County.

Mount Rainier’s glaciers are disappearing. What happens when they’re gone? What will happen to family outings, climbing and hikes on Mount Rainier?

After decades hiking Mount Rainier and living in the area, Nanfito said it would be strange to see the mountain bare of its glaciers someday.

After decades hiking Mount Rainier and living in the area, Nanfito said it would be strange to see the mountain bare of its glaciers someday.