Equity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women’s History Month in Washington’s National Parks

During Women's History Month, we join our park partners in exploring the stories of women of all cultural backgrounds and traditions who have engaged in civic life throughout American history, as well as the many women who serve or have served as leaders and pioneers in stewardship of public lands.

Celebrating Black History Month with Washington's National Park Fund

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge, reflect on, and be inspired by the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans to the national parks and to the country. National parks play a fundamental role in preserving and documenting the achievements, contributions, resilience, and legacies of Black Americans.

Cultivating Change: The Impact of the Food Sustainability Project in North Cascades National Park

The impact of the Food Sustainability project stands as a testament to the power of collaborative efforts in fostering community resilience and environmental stewardship within the North Cascades. See that progress that has been made at the park and its gateway communities.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Washington’s National Parks

For Native American Heritage Month, learn about the rich Indigenous history and culture in the lands now designated as Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks — and how your support enables projects that further the parks' partnerships with the Tribes.

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!

Disability History Month: Accessibility Resources in Washington’s National Parks

Here at Washington's National Park Fund, we’re joining with our park partners in honoring Disability History and Awareness Month by highlighting efforts at Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks to promote access for all visitors.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Washington’s National Park Fund

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the many histories, legacies, and contributions of people past & present in the US with ancestral or cultural roots in Spain, Mexico, the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, and Central and South America. Celebrate with WNPF by exploring the cultural resources that NPS provides.

Washington's National Parks vs. National Forests, Explained

September 23rd is National Public Lands Day! With several government agencies managing recreational lands, it can be confusing, overwhelming, yet exciting to figure out where you want to recreate across Washington. Our social media manager, Kacee, provides a general breakdown of the various lands you might find in our state.

Getting Our People Onto the Mountain: An All-Native Climb of Mount Rainier (Tahoma)

One of WNPF's key priorities is giving access and opportunities to experience the parks in meaningful ways to communities that are traditionally underrepresented in these places, and we are proud to partner with Rachel Heaton, member of the Muckleshoot Tribe and descendant of the Duwamish people, to advance this goal...