Discover Your Northwest

Mission: Discover Your Northwest promotes the discovery of Northwest public lands, enriches the experience of visitors, and encourages stewardship of these special places today and for generations to come.

Vision: We envision more residents and visitors as active stewards who understand and care for the unique natural and cultural heritage of Northwest public lands.

About: DYNW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of 34 public lands in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Montana. Founded in 1974, we began operating on-site educational bookstores at a few select Northwest parks and forests. We have since grown to manage 104 retail sites which provide on-site information and educational products that cultivates visitor appreciation of these diverse public lands. Our presence spans urban environments such as Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Ballard Locks in Seattle to wilderness areas such as the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, San Juan Islands NHP, and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Our retail sales are the foundation for aid contributed to projects that enhance visitor experiences including conservation education programs, exhibits, cultural demonstrations, habitat clean-up and restoration, and volunteer coordination.