Washington's National Park Fund

06/05/2026

Just in time for , if you missed our Virtual Field Trip to Mount Rainier National Park last month, we've got you covered 🐾

Volunteers are helping scientists study pikas on the slopes — and the findings matter for the whole mountain ecosystem. Read the full story on the WNPF blog: https://wnpf.org/2026/05/27/science-on-the-slopes-volunteers-help-study-pikas-at-mount-rainier/

These volunteers are helping with Mount Rainier pika research, this first-ever pika community science program of its kind, made possible by donors.

06/02/2026

Everyone deserves to feel welcome in the outdoors. 🌈

This Pride Month, we're revisiting the story behind the Outside Safe Space pin — a symbol of support, visibility, and belonging in outdoor spaces.

Read how one small symbol is helping foster a more inclusive experience in the great outdoors: https://wnpf.org/2023/06/29/embracing-inclusion-outdoors-with-the-outside-safe-space-pin/

The Outside Safe Space symbol was created for LGBTQ+ individuals to feel safe and authentically themselves in their favorite national parks and outdoor spaces.

06/01/2026

Just in time for Great Outdoors Month... 🌲

We got our hands on the two new WNPF x Kula for a Cause Kula Cloths and took them out with us as we hit the trails. 💚

Featuring stunning photography from two WNPF Creative Partners, Jayson Moorman and Patrick Vallely, these limited-edition Kula Cloths celebrate the beauty of Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks while supporting projects that help protect these incredible public lands.

From alpine glow on Mount Rainier to the northern lights dancing above the North Cascades, these designs bring a little park magic along on every adventure.

Shop both Kula Cloth designs at WNPF.org/shop and take a piece of the parks with you on your next adventure.

06/01/2026

Why do they climb? Swipe to find out. 🏔️

Two Climb for a Cause teams. One iconic mountain. A whole lot of heart.

Team 1 heads out June 3 – 5, guided by Alpine Ascents International. Team 2 follows June 7 – 10, guided by International Mountain Guides.

Both are chasing the summit of Mount Rainier (Tahoma) — and after 6+ months of hard work raising funds for the parks they love, it’s finally time to climb! 🙌

Good luck to every single one of you. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Learn more about Climb for a Cause at https://wnpf.org/climb.

📸 Previous climbers including Jesse Ransavage, Kristen Oliphant, Brianna Vance

06/01/2026

Thinking about all of the climbers involved today.

We are incredibly proud to support the search and rescue team at Olympic National Park. They are true heroes!

‘I’m going to die.’ Dramatic rescue after climbers injured in fall on WA peak

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

The parks are in the forever business. Want to make that your business, too?

Thanks to generous supporters, planned gifts made or shared through our new Legacy Challenge can unlock up to $100,000 for critical needs in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks right now.

Explore how it works at WNPF.org/challenge 🤍💚

05/27/2026

No plans tomorrow evening? You do now! 🍺

The Good Society Brewery has been raising awareness for WNPF all month and we're celebrating with a Pints for the Parks tomorrow night!

Stop by Good Society in West Seattle from 5:30 - 8:00 pm, grab a pint and enter our free raffle for a prize that'll have you hitting the trail and touching grass every weekend for the next year. 🥾🌱

05/27/2026

Interested in joining our team as our new Development Manager? Be sure to get your application in by June 1 for priority consideration! ⏰

We’re growing our team! Washington’s National Park Fund is hiring a Development Manager to manage our donor database and help strengthen fundraising efforts that support critical projects in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.

This role is key to building meaningful donor connections and advancing conservation work that protects these landscapes for future generations. Learn more and apply: https://wnpf.org/hiring

05/27/2026

The North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem and campgrounds along State Route 20 are open for the season tomorrow!

Campgrounds are reservable on Recreation.gov either 6 months or 7 days in advance, with unreserved sites available first-come, first-served.

The visitor center is open 9 am to 5 pm daily through September. Stop by the exhibits, watch the park film, and talk with a ranger!

Check https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/hours.htm for more information on operating hours.