Useful Links
General:
National Parks Traveler - Commentary, news, and life in America's National Parks.
Recreation.gov - Plan your trip through America's national parks via this website, enabled to let you reserve campsites, permits, and other recreational reservations.
The Mountaineers - Membership organization with the mission to enrich the community by helping people explore, conserve, learn about and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest.
Washington Trails Association (WTA) - Membership organization focused on trail maintenance, wilderness/trail advocacy, and cultivating a community of hikers. Website features hike reviews with information on trail blockages, weather, and other pertinent information.
National Parks Conservancy Association (NPCA) - Membership organization committed to protecting and enhancing America's National Parks for present and future generations through advocacy.
Student Conservancy Association (SCA) - America’s conservation corps: members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces in all 50 states.
International Mountain Guides - Guide service with climbs available in Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Park. Guide service for Washington's National Park Fund's Mount Rainier fundriaising climbs.
National Park Service WA Index - Informational website featuring information about Washington's national parks, historical sites, national landmarks, and other federally owned areas.
Mount Rainier National Park:
Mount Rainier Volunteers - Volunteer and outreach program for Mount Rainier National Park, divided into: drop-in projects, group projects, long-term projects, full-time volunteer projects, and internships.
Visit Rainier - Includes upcoming events, lodging deals, and general information about Mount Ranier National Park and the surrounding areas.
Mount Rainier Guest Services - Official lodging website for the National Park Inn at Longmire and Paradise Inn. Online reservation services are now available from this site.
North Cascades National Park:
North Cascades Institute - Education organization with the mission to conserve and restore Northwest environments through education.
The North Cascades are Calling - Site for The Wilderness Society. Dedicated to protecting wilderness and inspiring Americans to care for wild places. Works with local communities, businesses, conservation organizations and local citizens to find solutions for the preservation and stewardship of our national public lands.
Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation -Promotes the care and preservation of the Buckner homestead, orchard and community atmosphere.
The Cascade Loop Association - Information about the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway, including events, road closures and driving tours.
Olympic National Park:
Olympic Park Institute - Education organization dedicated to teaching science and environmental education in nature's classroom to inspire a personal connection to the natural world and responsible actions to sustain it.
Explore Olympics - Includes hike/trail information, maps, gear lists, and other Olympic-area announcements.
Lodges of Olympic National Park - Official website of the Lodges at Lake Quinault, Kalaloch, Sol Duc Hot Springs, and Lake Crescent, and RV/campgrounds at Sol Duc Hot Springs and Kalaloch.
Olympic Visitor's Bureau - Includes a travel planner, event listings, maps, and information for planning a trip of any length to the Olympic Peninsula.
Friends of Olympic National Park - Membership organization dedicated to reserving Olympic National Park's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of present and future generations.