Outdoors & River

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Skyline Loop Shrugged Off a Dusting and Stayed Open, Hiker Reports

Outdoors & River/September 2, 2026

Skyline Loop Stayed Open After a Dusting of Summer Snow

A brief summer snowfall on Mount Rainier’s Skyline Loop left no lasting trace, and the trail remains hikeable, according to a recent TikTok from @justhiking48.

A Crane, Four Culverts, and Midnight Creek’s Long-Blocked Salmon Run

Outdoors & River/September 2, 2026

A Crane, Four Culverts and Midnight Creek’s Salmon Run

Crews are hauling 20,000-pound concrete footings out of Midnight Creek near Greenwater to restore salmon, steelhead, and trout passage on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Carnelian Agates and Jade Turning Up in the Greenwater River

Outdoors & River/August 31, 2026

Carnelian Agates and Jade Turning Up in the Greenwater River

Rockhounders from @cascade.jade are working the Greenwater River for agates and ramping up activity at a nearby jade claim.

Green River Gorge Is Getting the Fairy-Tale Moment It Deserves

Outdoors & River/August 31, 2026

Green River Gorge Is Getting Its Fairy-Tale Moment

A TikTok clip by @alyssaexploring is drawing fresh eyes to the crystal-clear swimming hole tucked just outside Enumclaw.

Aerial Video Captures Active Fire Smoke Hugging the Hills Above Greenwater

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

Aerial Video Shows Fire Smoke in the Hills Above Greenwater

A morning aerial reel shows forest fire smoke near Chikamin Mountain and the northeast slope of Mount Rainier, with visibility dropping to five or six miles beneath the haze.

Nolte State Park’s 1.4-Mile Loop Is a Toddler Trail Worth Repeating

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

Nolte State Park’s 1.4-Mile Loop Suits Toddlers

The family-friendly loop at Nolte State Park, just outside Enumclaw, is drawing repeat visits for its manageable distance, playground, and seasonal swimming.

300 Climbers Spent 36 Wet Hours on Crystal Mountain and Most Earned Their Hats

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

300 Climbers Spent 36 Wet Hours on Crystal Mountain

The inaugural 29029 Rainier event sent 300 athletes up Crystal Mountain in persistent Pacific Northwest rain, with 83 percent completing all 12 ascents to claim a finish.

Crystal Mountain’s Gondola Puts Rainier at Eye Level in 12 Minutes

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

Crystal’s Gondola Puts Rainier at Eye Level in 12 Minutes

A gondola ride from Crystal Mountain’s base to 6,872 feet delivers a front-row view of Mt. Rainier with minimal effort—and it’s a quick drive from Enumclaw.

Skyline Loop at Rainier Rewards the Very Early and the Very Patient

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

Skyline Loop at Rainier Rewards the Early and the Patient

A TikTok hiker’s hard-won advice: reach the Skyline Loop trailhead before 5:30 a.m. or wait until after 4 p.m. to avoid the crowds.

A Hiker Names Her Favorite Month at Rainier’s Paradise—and Shares How to Scout Conditions First

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

A Hiker Names the Best Month to Visit Rainier’s Paradise

Instagram hiker @reneeroaming shares her pick for the best month to visit the Paradise side of Mount Rainier, plus a practical tip about park webcams.

A Bear on Skyline Trail Almost Had Company—and They Didn’t Know It

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

A Bear on Skyline Trail Almost Had Company

A TikTok video is searching for hikers who may have crested the Skyline Trail at Mount Rainier just ahead of a bear on Friday, August 21.

Wildfire Closures Push Hikers to Naches Peak—and They’re Not Complaining

Outdoors & River/August 30, 2026

Wildfire Closures Push Hikers to Naches Peak Loop

With the Sunrise area still closed due to wildfires, one family found a silver lining on the Naches Peak Loop trail on Rainier’s northeast side.

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