National parks on the West Coast get all the attention and tourist traffic, and that's exactly why the region's state parks ...

The famously rainy state is facing longer, hotter and drier fire seasons, raising the risk of a mammoth fire that will be ...

Ancient glaciers, snow-streaked mountain valleys, and breathtaking views await hikers on this challenging mountain trail in ...

“Timed or motion sensor alarms with flashing lights, loud noises and sprinklers may work on mountain lions, and can also ...

A stranded hiker survived on mushrooms and bark for three days until smoke signals led to her rescue in a Washington state mountain range late Thursday. Paula Reuter had set out for an 11-mile ...

The major Washington mountains saw plenty of new powder from Saturday into Sunday, with more than 33 inches piling on Mt. Baker over the weekend. (AP) (AP) Share BYERIC MANDEL MyNorthwest.com ...

As skiers, we're all fascinated by the places that get truly monster snowfalls. From legendary single-day blizzards burying whole towns to mountain peaks that accumulate dozens of feet of snow in one ...