The United States, a volcanic hotspot, boasts 169 Holocene volcanoes, primarily in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest.

Dick Fiske, who died on June 18 as he neared his 93rd birthday, was one of the most original thinkers ever at the USGS ...

An Army medic from the 110th Chemical Battalion was recently recognized for coming to the aid of an injured biker during a ...

According to said report, the top five fastest national parks in the U.S. are Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Grand Teton, Cuyahoga ...

Though it requires a long hike to reach, this lake offers dramatic views of Mount Rainier National Park and is a peaceful way ...

Experts say it is only a matter of time until Mount Rainier, one of the most dangerous volcanos in the US, unleashes itself upon the Pacific Northwest. This huge, active stratovolcano looms over ...

The Windy Ridge Viewpoint remains a viable alternative for viewing the northern side of Mount St. Helens after a debris slide in May 2023 took out Spirit Lake Memorial Highway and drivers' access to ...

If you're looking to explore the great outdoors, you can't go wrong with visiting one of the nation's 35 national parks, ...

The Ford Bronco beckoned me, shiny in red against the backdrop of Mt Baker. I was hardly 200 metres away, but I was so exhausted that every stride was a struggle. I had just finished the 6-mile Chain ...

Explore the less frequented areas of Washington and take in the scenic sights. These ten photos show some of the state's ...

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

Commercial pilots flying near Mount St. Helens reported a plume of fine ash rising over the volcano. USGS says it's a ...