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Exploring Historic Photos of North Cascades National Park

In a virtual field trip, North Cascades Museum Curator, Sam Richert, took us through archived historical photos of North Cascades National Park, specifically the Cascade Pass area, and showcased how we can access these photo collections online - a project made possible by WNPF donors!

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...

Looking into the Lookout: Volunteers Open Tolmie Peak for the Season

Our staff member, Kacee, joined a group of dedicated volunteers for the annual opening of Tolmie Peak Lookout, one of Mount Rainier National Park’s most visited fire lookouts. Get to know the volunteers and the work that happens behind the scenes in opening this iconic and historic structure.

Trailblazers: Chief Executive Officer, Steve Dubiel

Meet Steve Dubiel, the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer at WNPF! Steve is passionate about environmental stewardship, leadership development, and community engagement, and we're excited to have him lead the organization into the next stage of its growth!

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.

The Power of Poop: Researching Rare Carnivores in Washington's National Parks

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, donors are playing an important role in unraveling the mysteries of the rare carnivores that call the Cascade Range home through Mount Rainier’s Science for All project in collaboration with Cascades Carnivore Project.