Equity & Inclusion

From First Field Trips to Future Scientists: Empowering Youth Programs in Olympic National Park

From snow science to kayaking with rangers, donor-supported programs are opening Olympic National Park to hundreds of local youth. See how hands-on experiences are building confidence, sparking curiosity, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and public lands champions.

A Trail for Everyone: Access for All at Mount Rainier National Park

The simple belief that all people should be able to experience Mount Rainier has inspired an extraordinary, multi-year collaboration at Mount Rainier National Park. Since 2023, the Access for All project has been working to make the mountain’s trails, facilities, and digital resources more accessible to people of all abilities.

Tacoma-Fuji: A Story of Mountains and Connection

As Japanese immigrants arrived in Seattle, many found comfort in Mount Rainier's striking resemblance to Mount Fuji in Japan. Learn about the connection that Japanese immigrants had with Mount Rainier in the late 19th century and how it grew into a formal, first-of-its-kind friendship.

Rosalie Edge: A Fierce Advocate for Olympic National Park

In celebration of Women's History Month, WNPF is highlighting a name that you may not be familiar with: Rosalie Edge. She may not be recognizable, but her work is all around us - especially at Olympic National Park!

Exploring the Parks through Math Maps with Traveling Miss T.

WNPF Creative Partner, Traveling Miss T. is engaging students in math and national park exploration through Math Maps! Learn about this fun partnership and how you can get the junior ranger in your life excited about national parks and maps!

A Summer of Science for Interns at Olympic National Park

At Olympic National Park, a group of dedicated Scientists in Parks interns contributed to interpretation programs and scientific research efforts this past summer. If you visited the park this summer, you may have interacted with them! Learn about their work and how WNPF donors supported these positions.

Fee-Free Days: Everything You Need to Know

As a new year approaches, the National Park Service announces their fee-free days for the upcoming year. But what exactly does "fee-free" mean? This blog lists out free national park entrance days and explains how the NPS is celebrating!

Preserving the Parks in Perpetuity: National Park Endowments 

At WNPF, we take immense pride in being the philanthropic heart supporting the state's three national parks. Central to our mission are our national park endowments, funds that are invested for the long run, playing a crucial role in securing the future of these cherished parks. Learn about preserving the parks...

A Journey of Connection with Nature: BIPOC Camping Trip to Mount Rainier National Park

This past summer, a group of BIPOC youth embarked on an overnight camping adventure at White River Campground in Mount Rainier National Park. In partnership with Rachel Heaton, REI, Patagonia, and WTA, 19 youth gained resources to explore outside and grow in so many ways while being in nature.