Mount Rainier National Park

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.

Returning a Meadow: Research in Action at Mount Rainier National Park

Your support is driving new science to restore Mount Rainier’s fragile subalpine meadows, long strained by human impact and shifting weather, as researchers pursue lasting solutions for healthier, resilient landscapes.

Blown Away by Nature: How One Artist Turns Glass into Good

Robert Bank Glass has crafted his glass art into something good. Through a unique partnership with WNPF, his glass leaf pendants are supporting the parks he loves. Learn why he's giving back and how you can buy a one-of-a-kind "Leaf No Trace" pendant.

Pika Power: Volunteers Power Alpine Wildlife Research at Mount Rainier

Thanks to donor support, Mount Rainier has launched its first-ever pika community science program, connecting trained volunteers with cutting-edge research opportunities and empowering them to collect data that will help determine how these animals are faring in our changing world.

Teen and Kid-Friendly Adventures in Washington’s National Parks

Here are 9 activities that are teen and kid-friendly in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks! A few board members list recommendations of their past activities that are tried and true.

Summer 2025 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, volunteer with us, capture the night sky with a pro, and so much more! This summer, we invite you to join us for a variety of park outings and see your...

Building Trails, Building Legacy: Partnering for Trails at Mount Rainier

In a virtual field trip with WTA and Mount Rainier National Park, we explored the trail work happening behind the scenes, highlighting the importance of partnership, stewardship, and the collective effort that keeps the park's trails thriving.

Thank a Ranger: Notes of Gratitude for Washington’s National Parks

With our Thank a Ranger page, supporters have a chance to say thank you to the dedicated park staff in return.  WNPF is collecting heartfelt messages that we’ll share directly with the rangers, volunteers, maintenance workers, and other staff who help protect Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.

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.