Return to Paradise: A Night of Paddle Raising and Mountain Gazing

Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 17, 2025

Paradise Inn | Mount Rainier National Park

Join Washington’s National Park Fund for an unforgettable event at Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park. The event will feature a special program with park superintendents and Mount Rainier’s ecology lead, Kim Popek, along with a Live Auction, and Raise the Paddle – all to support critical park projects in Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.

Friday, May 16:

1:00 pm – Check in to Paradise Inn

4:30 pm – Reception with WNPF, park staff, and friends

5:30 pm - Dinner in the historic dining room

After dinner-  Program in the main sitting area featuring a presentation by park leadership, Live Auction, and Raise the Paddle!

Saturday, May 17:

8:00 am – Breakfast buffet in the historic dining room

11:00 am – Check out from Paradise Inn

 Interested in joining a WNPF led activity on Friday, May 16 in Mount Rainier National Park, please contact Andrea at andrea@wnpf.org.

We look forward to seeing you for a special weekend giving back to the parks that give us so much!