Just knowing that they exist somewhere in the vast expanse of Mount Rainier adds a touch of wild mystery to your hike. Don’t go thinking wolverines and black bears are the only party animals on ...

SEATTLE— In response to a petition and litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the Mt. Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan as a threatened ...

Majestic Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and an active volcano with more ... The forests, parkland, wetlands, lakes and rivers offer 260 miles of trails and varied habitat to ...

"This isn't a petting zoo," Albitz said. "Here, I expect you to get a profound understanding of what these animals are about by the time you leave, understand the animal and work in harmony with ...