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

Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16, 2026

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 15:

1:00 pm – Check in to Paradise Inn

4:30 pm – Welcome 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 16:

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

9:30 am – Coffee with WNPF's CEO, Steve Dubiel where you'll hear about what he's excited about for WNPF's future and hear more about the campaign 

11:00 am – Check out from Paradise Inn

 Interested in joining a WNPF led activity on Friday, May 15 or Saturday, May 16 in Mount Rainier National Park, please contact Lisa at lisa@wnpf.org.

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