Olympic National Park

The Mountain Is Out: Seattle’s Best Spots for Views of the National Parks

In Seattle, the mountains are almost always around us — whether it’s Mount Rainier (Tahoma) towering above the skyline, the Olympic Mountains glowing at sunset, or the snowy North Cascades peeking out on exceptionally clear days. Explore our list of the top Seattle spots for premiere mountain views.

Mother’s Day, the Earth Way: How to Celebrate Mother Earth With Your Kids

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate both the moms in our lives and Mother Earth. Whether it’s a walk, a story under the trees, or a giggle-filled cleanup mission, every small action helps shape a brighter future. When we teach kids to love the Earth, they grow up to protect it.

A Partnership Rooted in Resilience: Restoring the Ozette Prairies in Olympic National Park

Tucked along the coast, the Ozette Prairies are home to species found nowhere else — and to a cultural legacy that stretches back thousands of years. Today, thanks to donor support through Washington’s National Park Fund, a new project is helping preserve this unique landscape.

Resilience in Action: How Donors Stepped Up for Washington’s National Parks in 2026

Last year, in response to budget uncertainties and reduced staffing levels in the parks, WNPF launched a Resilience Fund to provide flexible support for emerging and urgent needs. More than 230 contributions have been made to date — and they're already making a difference.

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.

Ashes to Action: Rebuilding Hurricane Ridge at Olympic National Park

When fire destroyed Hurricane Ridge’s iconic lodge, the Olympic National Park community answered. See how donors turned loss into action — restoring access, funding recovery, and shaping what comes next for one of the park’s most beloved places, together.

Behind the Binoculars: What It’s Like to Train as a Marmoteer in Olympic

Ever wonder what it's like to volunteer as a marmoteer at Olympic National Park? Read about the training day here! From the gear, community building, to the wildlife research, WNPF donors make this citizen science project possible.

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.

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.