These adjustable ice cleats will be a lifesaver for getting up and down the steep slopes on the way to the caves. You can find a pair at your local outdoors outfitter for around $20.

As falling chunks of rock and melting ice pummeled fleeing hikers at the quickly collapsing ice caves near Granite Falls, Wash., a survivor said she stayed put. The sight of “heavy, large pie… ...

GRANITE FALLS, Wash. -- The trail to the Big Four Ice Caves will reopen for the first time since a deadly collapse in July killed two people and injured four others.They trail has been closed ...

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - A hike into ice caves near Mt. Rainier turned into an incredible experience like no other when the ice became awash in brilliant colors. "I could not believe my ...

A hike into ice caves near Mt. Rainier turned into an incredible experience like no other when the ice became awash in brilliant colors. “I could not believe my eyes,” said photographer Mathew ...

Ice cleats, microspikes or another traction device is a must for visiting the Pictured Rocks ice caves. Snowshoes might be helpful depending on the snow depth. The trails are steep in sections.

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - A hike into ice caves near Mt. Rainier turned into an incredible experience like no other when the ice became awash in brilliant colors. "I could not believe my ...

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - A hike into ice caves near Mt. Rainier turned into an incredible experience like no other when the ice became awash in brilliant colors. "I could not believe my ...

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - A hike into ice caves near Mt. Rainier turned into an incredible experience like no other when the ice became awash in brilliant colors. "I could not believe my ...