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August 5, 2026

Ten Years In: The Over the Top Society's Decade of Difference for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, & Olympic

In 2016, Washington's National Park Fund launched the Over the Top Society to recognize a special kind of generosity: unrestricted support that can be put to work wherever the parks need it most. Ten years later, that mission remains as important as ever.
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July 28, 2026

Investing in Wonder: Planned Giving Leaves A Lasting Legacy for the Parks

In our new video, Mount Rainier National Park's superintendent captures the heart of what a legacy gift really means. It’s easy to think about investments and growing wealth. But an investment in a national park is an investment in wonder.
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July 20, 2026

Trailblazer Leslie Robertson is Building a Ride and a Community That Gives Back

Every year, on the first weekend in August, hundreds of cyclists gather in downtown Port Angeles. From there, they ride from sea level all the way to Hurricane Ridge. Meet the Trailblazer behind an incredible ride that gives back to Olympic National Park.
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July 16, 2026

Bear Essentials: How Donor Support Keeps Wildlife Wild and Visitors Safe

In North Cascades National Park, every visitor steps into a landscape where humans are guests in a thriving ecosystem. Thanks to donor support, the Bear Essentials program is helping ensure those visits are memorable and safe for both people and wildlife.
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July 7, 2026

Summer 2026 in Washington’s National Parks: See Projects in Action

It's no secret that WNPF donors make a huge, lasting impact on Washington's national parks. Shadow a meadow rover, see glaciers up close, capture the night sky with a pro, and so much more! This summer, join us for a fun variety of park outings.
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June 16, 2026

Running for Washington’s National Parks – and for Dad: Meet Trailblazer Sherry Clarke of Pacific Runderland

Meet Trailblazer Sherry Clarke and learn the story behind Pacific Runderland, a family-friendly 5K and kids run that raises funds to support Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks through Washington’s National Park Fund.
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June 1, 2026

The Mountain Is Out: Seattle’s Best Spots for Views of the National Parks

In Seattle, the mountains are almost always around us — whether it’s Mount Rainier (Tahoma) towering above the skyline, the Olympic Mountains glowing at sunset, or the snowy North Cascades peeking out on exceptionally clear days. Explore our list of the top Seattle spots for premiere mountain views.
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May 27, 2026

Science on the Slopes: Volunteers Help Study Pikas at Mount Rainier

Go behind the scenes of a donor-funded community science effort to survey Mount Rainier’s pika populations, led by Washington State University PhD student Allie Stift in partnership with National Park Service staff.
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May 13, 2026

Growing Connections, Cultivating Stewardship: Supporting Community Outreach in the North Cascades

Stewardship doesn’t always begin on a trail — sometimes, it starts in a school garden. With continued support from WNPF, the Food Sustainability project is connecting students to their culture and to North Cascades National Park.
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