There are lots of ways to give back to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Join us for casual conversations, guided hikes, service projects, and unique experiences. Bring your family and friends, or fly solo and meet new ones along the way.
Jan 16 / 12:00 pm
Virtual Event
Mar 4
Old Stove Brewing - Gardens | Ballard, WA
Cheers to the parks! We are partnering up with Old Stove Gardens for a Giving in the Gardens – Pints for the Parks event. Our friends at Old Stove Brewing will be generously donating $1 from each beer/cider sold. Hang with us that night for park themed trivia and a free raffle with some exciting prizes!
Jun 2 - Jun 5
Mount Rainier National Park
This special fundraising climb of Mount Rainier is not only a once in a lifetime adventure but a meaningful endeavor to make a lasting impact on Washington’s national parks! Learn about Climb for a Cause here, and contact Kristen (kristen@wnpf.org) to learn more about this climb!
Jun 30 - Jul 4
Ross Lake | North Cascades National Park
On this 5-day trek traversing Ross Lake, you’ll hike 32 miles along the lakeshore, over tumbling creeks & between high granite spires, while supporting critical park projects like trail maintenance! Learn about Trek for the Trails here, and contact Kristen (kristen@wnpf.org) to learn more about this trek!
Jul 6 - Jul 9
Aug 3
Port Angeles, WA
On the first Sunday in August, cyclists have the opportunity to ride the iconic Hurricane Ridge road when it is closed to all vehicles. This 18-mile climb to the summit of Hurricane Ridge begins at Port Angeles City Pier. A portion of proceeds gets donated back to WNPF. To learn more and sign up: Ride the Hurricane!
Aug 27 - Aug 29
Sep 25 / 4:00 pm
The Mountaineers | Seattle, WA
Join us for our most exciting fundraising event of the year at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center! Enjoy local food & drinks, meet park staff, play park-themed games and trivia, and win rad outdoor gear. Your support will help fund critical projects in Washington’s national parks. Details here.
Oct 18
Seattle, WA
The Dick’s-A-Thon is a 26-mile loop around Seattle, stopping at each Dick’s Drive-In to eat menu items along the way. This challenge tests physical, mental, and gastrointestinal endurance. Created in memory of Ian Cox, proceeds support WNPF, Mountaineers Access Fund, and five search and rescue organizations. Details here.
We work hard to bring the magic of Washington’s national parks to all people — even those who may not be in a position to visit them in person.
Virtual Field Trips bring the parks to the people in the comfort of their own homes. Hear from park rangers and experts as we take a field trip (via Zoom) to one of the parks. Get to know the parks from the perspective of those who know them best in this free event series.
Fireside Circles also bring the magic of the parks into the community – or, in some cases, bring the community into the parks – for special weekend events. These intimate get-togethers forge stronger relationships with park leadership while building even deeper connections to the parks.
We offer all kinds of engaging events that drum up financial support for critical park projects and welcome you to join us.
Each year we host park supporters and park rangers, scientists, and superintendents for a night of fun and fundraising, with auction proceeds benefitting park priorities. Attendees bid on everything from outdoor gear to adventures and one-of-a-kind park experiences.
Climb for a Cause, our fundraising climbing program, offers participants the chance to knock off an epic bucket list item — summiting one of the three most famous peaks in Washington state — while helping to support important projects in the three national parks they call home.
Whether you’re into cycling, running, leisurely walks, or meeting up with friends at you local brewery, we’re sure our partners have an event you won’t want to miss.
Cyclists will want to check out RAMROD (Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day) and Ride the Hurricane in Olympic National Park, while runners and walkers won’t want to miss Pacific Runderland 5K and Kids Run in Auburn or Dick’s-A-Thon in Seattle. Plus, our brewery partners offer pint nights benefitting the parks. You don’t have to climb a mountain to show support!
Learn more about all of these events.
Cover photo: Climbers on the Kautz glacier on Mount Rainier by Nate Brown; footer photo (below): Mount Rainier National Park by Parker Tikson 📷
Your support ensures Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic continue to thrive.