What makes a hike worth the effort? Is it the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the summit? Of course, but there is more to it than that. For many, the worth of a hike is in the views it ...

Construction is about to begin on an historic landmark, 10,000 feet above sea-level. It’s Camp Muir, at Mount Rainier, where the state’s highest outhouse is getting an upgrade. The five toilets have ...