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August 24, 2026

Trailblazers: Development Manager Maddie Mikell

Meet Maddie Mikell, our newest staff member! Maddie joins WNPF as our Development Manager, bringing more than eight years of nonprofit fundraising experience and a passion for turning data into meaningful connections with the people who support the parks.
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August 23, 2026

From Activity Book to Lifelong Impact: Reimagining the Junior Ranger Experience at Olympic

Millions of children have raised their right hand and taken the Junior Ranger pledge, walking away with far more than a badge. They also gain an understanding of the importance of caring for national parks. At Olympic, we're funding a project to take that experience to new heights.
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August 21, 2026

Sixty-Three Club: Trailblazer Bruce Tecklenburg and a Lifetime of Visiting (and Supporting) National Parks

This summer, Bruce and his wife, Dawn, joined a very small club: travelers who have visited every one of America's 63 Congressionally designated national parks. Read his story and see why he gives back.
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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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