Equity & Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

Washington's National Parks vs. National Forests, Explained

September 28, 2024 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. This blog provides a general breakdown of the various lands you might find in our state.

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.

Celebrate Pride Month with Washington's National Parks

Washington's National Park Fund is proud to join with our national parks in celebrating and sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ Americans. See how our parks celebrate Pride Month in June.

Snow, Science, and Stewardship: Middle School Field Trips in Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park's Elwha Science and Snow Science programs aim to immerse middle schoolers in hands-on experiences that cultivate a deep appreciation for our natural world while fostering essential scientific inquiry skills - supported in part by WNPF donors! Read more about the project.

Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with WNPF

The stories of all Asian Americans and people of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ancestry in the U.S. are stories of enormous challenges, including bigotry and discrimination, but also of exceptional resilience, community, and of their rich contributions to this country and its identity. Join Washington’s National Park Fund, the...

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.