Scientists unearthing secrets of the ancient Cascades Nov 16, 2009
At Mount Rainier National Park, a site on the northern slope of the mountain has produced artifacts dating back 7,600 years. "It documents, for the first time, human use at upper elevations dating that far back," said Greg Burtchard, Mount Rainier's archaeologist. (Longview Daily News, WA)
DOT assessing landslide near Naches Oct 13, 2009
A 47-mile section of Highway 410 remains closed between Mount Rainier National Park s Lake Tipsoo and the junction with U.S. 12, five miles west of Naches. A 90-mile detour follows SR 123 over Cayuse Pass. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
The parks on the list are Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia; Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico; Biscayne National Park, Florida; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina; Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia; Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska; Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida; Ellis Island National Monument, New York Harbor; Everglades National Park, Florida; Glacier National Park, Montana; Great Smoky Mountains... (Carroll County Times, MD)
Report: climate change threatens national parks Oct 2, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Fresno Bee)
Teen finds rare butterfly on Mount Rainier Sep 8, 2009
An Oregon teenager working on a research project in Mount Rainier National Park spotted a rare butterfly that hadn't been seen before in the area. Michael Miller of Milton-Freewater was part an Oregon Museum of Science and Industry camp studying the effect of global warming on butterflies when he came upon the rare species called the "anicia checkerspot.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Nickels seeks laws to keep guns from kids and criminals Jul 21, 2009
Historic touring bus returns to Mount Rainier National Park. AP Video. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
New head of Indian affairs acknowledges big challenge Jul 20, 2009
As superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park outside Seattle, Jon Jarvis twice climbed the 14,411-foot peak. As director of the National Park Service's Pacific West Region, he ordered that his 56 parks be carbon neutral by 2016, when the agency celebrates its centennial. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Nominee to lead National Park Service has deep roots in West Jul 19, 2009
WASHINGTON - As superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park outside Seattle, Jon Jarvis twice climbed the 14,411-foot peak. As director of the National Park Service's Pacific West Region, he ordered that his 56 parks be carbon neutral by 2016, when the agency celebrates its centennial. (Anchorage Daily News)
Former Wrangell-St. Elias chief to head park service Jul 13, 2009
Jarvis previously served as superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington and Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. He also served as the chief of natural and cultural resources at North Cascades 00004000 National Park. (Anchorage Daily News)
Goodell, Mora summit 14,411 foot Mt. Rainier Jul 9, 2009
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - A group including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks coach Jim Mora reached the summit of Mount Rainier Wednesday morning. (MSNBC -- Sports)
National parks eye smaller carbon footprints Jun 24, 2009
Ted S. Warren / APWorkers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state install solar panels on the park's Emergency Operations Center ... MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash ... - Karen Lasch and her family recently pulled over their car near a glacier-fed creek in Mount Rainier National Park, piling out for a glimpse of the snowcapped peak in the distance. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Parks aim to reduce visitor emissions, their own Jun 23, 2009
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. -- Karen Lasch and her family recently pulled over their car near a glacier-fed creek in Mount Rainier National Park, piling out for a glimpse of the snowcapped peak in the distance ... AP Photo - Workers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state install solar panels on the roof of the park's Emergency Operations Center, Friday, June 12, 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Wilkeson, Wash., miners' story set into stone Jun 16, 2009
He's considered the last living coal miner in the gateway town to Mount Rainier National Park. He's been up to see Keeslar working and likes what the artist has wrought. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mount Rainier National Park Lodging... May 15, 2009
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Trust buys 720 acres near Mount Rainier Apr 7, 2009
The has purchased a swath of forestland near the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park for about $2. 5 million to protect a wildlife corridor for endangered species. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Today in History Mar 2, 2009
In 1899, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state was established ... 1899, Mount Rainier National Park. (Yahoo News)
