Washington Tour Company is proud to recognize organizations working across Washington to protect wild places, expand access to the outdoors, maintain trails, restore ecosystems, and connect people with nature.
Washington is fortunate to have an extraordinary network of nonprofits, volunteers, educators, advocates, and conservation leaders caring for its mountains, forests, rivers, coastlines, and communities.
We respect organizations that do the essential work behind the scenes like repairing trails, restoring habitat, protecting wildlife, expanding outdoor access, educating the next generation, and making sure Washington’s natural places remain healthy and welcoming for years to come.
This page is a growing collection of organizations whose work we admire. We encourage our guests and community to learn more, volunteer, donate, and recreate responsibly.
Featured Organizations
Washington Trails Association (WTA)
Washington Trails Association helps people explore, steward, and advocate for trails and public lands across Washington. Through trail maintenance, volunteer work parties, hiking information, youth programs, and public-land advocacy, WTA helps keep Washington’s trails accessible and cared for.
Outdoors For All
Outdoors for All provides adaptive and therapeutic recreation for children and adults with disabilities. Its programs include skiing, cycling, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust has been working for 35 years to conserve and enhance this incredible landscape — building and maintaining trails, restoring wildlife habitat, and connecting youth to the outdoors through environmental education. Through our mission, we strive for a long-term balance between people and nature.
Washington Wild
Washington Wild is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild lands and waters in Washington State through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, Washington Wild has been instrumental in protecting nearly 3 million acres of Wilderness in Washington State.
Conservation Northwest
Conservation Northwest protects our land’s natural heritage, connects large landscapes, and restores iconic wildlands and wildlife from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies.
North Cascades Institute
North Cascades Institute provides educational experiences that help people develop a deeper understanding of the North Cascades and the broader natural world. Its programs connect learning, field experience, leadership, and stewardship.
How You Can Help
Ways to make a difference
-Volunteer for a trail, habitat, or shoreline restoration project.
-Donate directly to an organization whose work matters to you.
-Follow seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and permit requirements.
-Stay on designated trails and pack out waste.
-Keep a respectful distance from wildlife.
-Support local businesses and communities when traveling.
-Learn about the Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations connected to the lands you visit.
-Share reliable information about responsible recreation.
-Consider joining an organization rather than only making a one-time donation.