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North Cascades Highway re-opening is on the horizon; here’s when traffic resumes
It’s the northernmost highway that crosses the Cascades Mountains in Washington. Because of avalanche danger from the high ...
National Park Week: Free admissions to Mount Rainier, Olympics and more
The National Park Service is kicking off its National Park Week with free admission to its sites on Saturday. Here's what you ...
Avoid crowds at the 10 least-visited U.S. national parks
Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...
Mount Rainier National Park bridge closure cuts off access to part of park: What to know
Washington State Department of Transportation closed State Route 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge after finding deterioration ...
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Trial begins for man who killed brother during Whatcom County pit stop
John Roper Thomson, 42, reportedly killed his brother, 69-year-old Robert Thomson, near the western end of Diablo Lake in the North Cascades National Park on Aug. 8, 2022. He was charged with ...
Crater Lake visitor numbers continue to fall as national park faces multiple challenges
PORTLAND – Crater Lake’s visitor numbers continued to fall in 2024, with the Oregon national park posting its lowest annual ...
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Mount Rainier National Park bridge closure cuts off access to part of park: What to know
More park news: National Park Service firings hit Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades In July 2024, the bridge's load rating was reduced to 16,000 pounds (8 tons). This was the third ...