We are blessed with three glorious national parks right in our backyard: from the iconic silhouette of Mount Rainier, to the many peaks of the North Cascades, and the three distinct and stunning ecosystems of Olympic National Park. These parks are special places. They have been the setting of some my best adventures, proudest moments and most treasured memories.

Washington's National Park Fund is the official philanthropic partner for our three parks, raising money to fund important work throughout Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks. Over the last 25 years, thanks to support from people like you and me, they've been able to improve trails and campgrounds, introduce youth and families to the parks who might not otherwise have the opportunity, support wildlife research, expand search and rescue programs, restore aging structures, enable volunteer programs and more. WNPF has awarded more than $5.5 million dollars over the last nine years to fill these critical funding gaps to help keep our parks strong, vibrant, youthful and everlasting for generations to come.