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Some wear flat hats. Some wear work boots. All of them deserve a thank you.

This Giving Tuesday only, show up for the people behind your favorite park memories by giving a gift that goes even further.

Think about your favorite day in Washington's national parks. Maybe it's the first time you watched Mount Rainier glow at sunset, a Junior Ranger badge pinned proudly to a little one's vest, or a quiet walk beneath the mossy giants of the Hoh.

Chances are, someone helped make that moment possible. A ranger who points you to the trail with the best view. A volunteer who waits at a tricky bridge crossing to make sure your family gets across safely. A trail crew that hauls in shovels and saws so you can hike out with a story.

Today’s your chance to say thank you.

When we come together as a community, we can make a meaningful difference for the parks we love – and a special friend of the Fund, recognizing this, is stepping up.

‼️ Through midnight on Giving Tuesday, December 1, $5,000 in matching funds will be released for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks when we reach 75 supporters. ‼️

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What's your reason why? Give in someone's honor. 💚

Every gift this Giving Tuesday can carry a name and a memory. Here's how:

1. Make your gift using the Give Now button.

2. Name your person. In the message field, tell us the ranger, volunteer, or park staff member you're honoring (and which park, if you know it). First names and "the ranger at the Paradise visitor center" both count!

3. Share your memory. We gather these notes and share them with park staff throughout the year, so your gratitude reaches the people who earned it.

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Your gift today matters.

Your gift helps the people who make park memories possible, through work like:

🚑 Supporting search and rescue teams who answer the call in the backcountry

🌼 Training volunteers who help protect fragile subalpine meadows

🐻 Keeping wildlife and visitors safe through education programs

🔬 Bringing local middle schoolers into the field through park field trips

♿ Making trails, programs, and visitor experiences more accessible and welcoming for everyone

Every gift, no matter the size, says thank you.

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These are the people behind the memories. Help us thank them.

Help us reach our goal of 150 supporters stepping up for Washington’s national parks.

Let's do this for the rangers, the trail crews, the search and rescue teams, the volunteers, the interns, and everyone who helps make these places extraordinary for all who visit.

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Why our work matters:

Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF) is on a mission to raise funds to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities of Washington’s national parks so they remain vibrant, thriving ecosystems and cherished destinations for future generations.

Every year, Congress sets the National Park Service’s budget, but it often falls short of covering the growing needs of Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. That’s where Washington’s National Park Fund comes in.

We fund projects that improve visitor experiences, support research, maintain trails, and increase accessibility. Your GivingTuesday gift helps bridge these funding gaps.