Return to Paradise is an annual spring fundraising event in Mount Rainier National Park.
Taking place the night before the historic Paradise Inn opens to the public, this event offers a special opportunity to see the park from a new perspective and features a program with park superintendents, a live auction, and Raise the Paddle — all to raise funds to support critical park projects in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.
Registration for this event includes an overnight stay at Paradise Inn, WNPF-led hikes and activities in the park, dinner and dessert on Friday evening, a Saturday morning breakfast buffet, and an optional WNPF donation.
Nearly 100 park lovers joined us for our 2026 Return to Paradise and raised more than $280,000 for the parks — thank you!
Interested in getting on the list for next year? Our Over the Top Society supporters are often the first to know about our special events. Learn more about the OTT Society.
Sign up for our emails to know when registration opens for 2027:
Return to Paradise is made possible with support from our generous sponsors.
Major Sponsor:
In-Kind Sponsors:
Special thanks to our auctioneer Ryan Sheaffer and Bruce & Dawn Tecklenburg and our friends at Athletic Brewing, Dru Bru, Fremont Brewing, Good & Well Supply Company, Incline Cider, POP Digital Agency, and Thorntail Hard Agave!
Interested in sponsoring a future event? Contact Lisa Drake (lisa@wnpf.org) for more information.