Washington’s National Park Fund is on a mission — not just to fund critical projects in our three parks, but to raise awareness and appreciation for them, too. And people are paying attention.
In our newsroom, you’ll find press releases and resources to help tell the story of the important work ongoing in our parks, as well as media coverage showcasing how WNPF achieves our mission. You can find more park news and stories in our blog, our print newsletters, and on our YouTube channel. Be sure to connect with us to stay on top of all the great work that we’re doing for our parks, too.
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Alex Day Marketing/Communications & Database Manager (206) 623-2063 marketing@wnpf.org
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Nearly $750,000 Awarded to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks by Washington’s National Park Fund February 1, 2022
President Trump set to sign Great American Outdoors Act into law August 3, 2020
Pacific Northwest Rangers presenting virtual field trips to the Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks July 9, 2020
New Washington Outdoor Coalition Shares Six Important Tips for How to #RecreateResponsibly this Memorial Day May 21, 2020
Washington’s National Park Fund and Olympic National Park Included in National Landmarks Preservation Contest April 9, 2020
Washington’s National Park Fund Springs into Summer with Fun Facts About the National Parks in Our Backyard May 22, 2019
Washington’s National Park Fund Hosts Its Spring Dinner and Auction on April 13, 2019 March 19, 2019
Washington’s National Park Fund Announces Distributions of More Than $1.5 Million to Priority Park Projects in 2018 February 7, 2019
Top 10 Playful Ways to Enjoy the National Parks in Our Backyard this Winter Season December 18, 2018
Washington’s National Park Fund to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Musical and Visual Extravaganza at Benaroya Hall October 10, 2018
Pacific Northwest Rangers Thrilled About New Million Dollar Contribution to Washington’s National Park Fund April 4, 2018
Preservation With A Purpose Is The Big Winner at Recent Auction May 22, 2017
More Than $1 Million To Support Projects in Washington’s Three Largest National Parks in 2017 March 31, 2017
$650,000+ Donated for Washington’s Three Largest National Parks November 22, 2016
Go Out With Us! #OptOutside The Day After Thanksgiving October 24, 2016
Dobbs and Spirit Awards Recognize Six Exceptional National Park Employees September 22, 2016
Campaign for Search and Rescue Cabin More Than Halfway – Your Help Is Needed! August 18, 2016
Mount Rainier Wins $42K In Partners In Preservation Campaign July 6, 2016
Larry Hueth Joins WNPF Board June 15, 2016
Mount Rainier Needs Your Vote! May 25, 2016
Spring Dinner and Auction Donors Raise Record Amount For Washington’s Three Largest National Parks April 26, 2016
Jon Jarvis, National Park Service Director, To Deliver Keynote at Spring Dinner and Auction, April 23rd March 22, 2016
Chris Morgan’s “Wanted Grizzly Bears?” Short Film Premiere February 9, 2016
WNPF Spring Dinner and Auction On April 23rd Focuses On Funding Parks’ Science and Research February 2, 2016
Record-setting $600K+ Contributed For Washington’s Three Largest National Parks December 30, 2015
Turn The Day After Thanksgiving From Black To Green And #OptOutside With WNPF At Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks November 19, 2015
Celebrating 100 Years of Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail, Two Beers Brewing Adds Wonderland Trail IPA To Year-Round Lineup October 29, 2015
Olympic National Park Will Benefit From Hamma Hamma Double IPA From Zeeks Pizza and Schooner Exact September 28, 2015
Parks Funding Will Go OVER THE TOP on September 16th August 14, 2015
Parks Benefit From Generous Haggen Donation May 6, 2015
WNPF Spring Dinner and Auction On April 11th Benefits Parks March 1, 2015
More Fishers Come Home to the Olympics National Parks Traveler | January 13, 2022
Washington’s National Park Fund Virtual Field Trip With Kurt Repanshek National Parks Traveler | December 5, 2021
Meet Olympic National Park’s Marmots And The Citizen Scientists Who Study Them National Parks Traveler | October 29, 2021
HALLOWEEN: Nightfall Orphanage returns to Alki West Seattle Blog | October 16, 2021
Promoting Inclusivity At Mount Rainier National Park National Parks Traveler | July 13, 2021
Don’t Miss Washington’s National Fund’s 2021 Auction For The Parks! National Parks Traveler | April 21, 2021
Up Close And Personal With Tidepool Critters On The Olympic Coast National Parks Traveler | April 15, 2021
Working for the Parks National Parks Traveler | October 15, 2020
Citizens At Work: Streamflow Research At Mount Rainier National Park National Parks Traveler | September 29, 2020
Mount Rainier National Park Website Now Available in Spanish Nisqually Valley News | September 2, 2020
Homeschoolers’ Assistant: Dive Into National Parks Content National Parks Traveler | August 23, 2020
For the first time in more than 100 years, the extremely rare wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park CNN | August 20, 2020
How to avoid rescuing and stay safe in Washington’s National Parks and wilderness KING 5 Evening Magazine | August 6, 2020
Board the virtual bus for a live-streamed visit to one of Washington’s National Parks The Olympian | July 17, 2020
Can’t Leave Home? Take Virtual Tours of Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks National Parks Traveler | July 10, 2020
The Mountain’s out all the time – Virtually! KING 5 Evening Magazine | July 7, 2020
Senate passes the Great American Outdoors Act, now goes to the house Verde Voice Blog | July 7, 2020
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe donates nearly $1 million to WA nonprofits Snoqualmie Valley Record | June 26, 2020
The Wild: A river runs through it… once again KUOW The Wild with Chris Morgan | February 25, 2020
Fisher Recovery Goals Met at Mount Rainier National Park National Parks Traveler | January 13, 2020
A Week at Mount Rainier Helped Build Community for Latina Teens Washington Trails Association | November 2019
Local Musical Mountaineers Duo Plays Concerts in the PNW Outdoors Seattle Magazine | October 2019
Volunteers to Work on Mount Rainier Projects for National Public Lands Day The Daily Chronicle | September 25, 2019
A Home Base for Search & Rescue at Mount Rainier National Parks Traveler | September 4, 2019
Mount Rainier National Park restores historic cabin The Dispatch | September 3, 2019
Historic Mount Rainier Cabin Restored for Use By Area Search and Rescue Teams The Daily Chronicle | September 2, 2019
Data being gathered on alpine butterflies goSkagit.com | July 23, 2019
A photographer’s 50 Peaks Project repays the park that changed his life The Seattle Times | April 28, 2019
Beer and Gear Sale this Saturday Kicks Off Fundraising Efforts for National Parks Fund Washington Beer Blog | April 16, 2019
Poetry graces popular park trails Peninsula Daily News | April 9, 2019
Sky High Over Washington’s National Parks National Park Traveler | February 22, 2019
North Cascades National Park projects awarded $400,000 Skagit Valley Herald | February 13, 2019
Calgary Zoo preps fishers – cat-sized weasel relatives – to help repopulate forests of Washington State CBC | January 25, 2019
Fishers Once Considered Extinct in Washington State Released in North Cascades KBKW | December 6, 2018
Winter Volunteering — Weekends in Paradise At Mount Rainier November 27th, 2018
First Federal foundation announces grant awards Peninsula Daily News | November 19, 2019
AUDIO: Carla Marie and Anthony Head to Olympic National Park in Lulu, the WNPF PacWesty Van 106.1 KISS FM | July 27, 2018
AUDIO: Gary Shipe Interviews Laurie Ward on Public Affairs 1150AM KKNW Alternative Talk | June 10, 2018
Olympic, Rainier national parks to use donation for improved dispatch system The Peninsula Daily News | April 11, 2018
Edmonds-area native’s living trust has given away millions The Daily Herald | April 11, 2018
On SNL’s ‘Weekend Update,’ Washington State Parks steal spotlight from national parks The News Tribune | April 8, 2018
Saturday Night Live covers $1 Million Donation to WNPF (view at 1:47) Saturday Night Live Weekend Update | April 7, 2018
Woman leaves $1 million to Washington state’s three national parks The Seattle Times | April 6, 2018
Trails garnished with poetry The Peninsula Daily News | April 6, 2018
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke throws support behind grizzly bear recovery in North Cascades The Seattle Times | March 23, 2018
Opinion: Congress needs to revitalize Washington state’s national parks Puget Sound Business Journal | March 22, 2018
Washington’s special-design license plates, ranked by popularity The Seattle PI | January 25, 2018
Cover photo: Olympic National Park by Carson Lillard, and footer photo (below): Tatoosh Range in Mount Rainier National Park by John Chao 📷