The Kitsap Restoration Fund is managed by the
Mountaineers Foundation
The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and can accept your tax-deductable donation.
Donations
of $1000 or more will be permanently honored by an inscription of your
choice on a stepping stone approaching the Kitsap Cabin main entrance.
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Mountaineers activities in Kitsap County
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Looking for great outdoor activities in Kitsap County? Check out the Kitsap Mountaineers website. Be sure to check their event calendar for hikes, walks, and social events.
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Kitsap Mountaineers History
The clubs history in Kitsap County
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The Rhododendron Preserve
Through the efforts of Mountaineer Peter McGregor and Peter Paschall, the Mountaineers purchased 74 acres of hill land next to Hidden Valley in 1915. The 'Rhododendron Park' was intended as a place for Mountaineers to visit and enjoy and to preserve the natural beauty of the area. Over the years, members would buy tracts of property nearby for their own use. Members would build small cabins to enjoy during their visits. The park had 409 registered visitors in it's first 6 months at a time when the club boasted a membership of only 400.
The preserve grew in size over the years to almost 200 acres through member donations and property acquisition. In 1985, the Mountaineers Club transferred ownership of 170 acres to the Mountaineers Foundation for preservation and study. The club retained ownership of the 20 acres that contain Kitsap Cabin and the Forest Theater. The Foundation has since purchased buffer property and increased the size of the preserve to over 300 acres.
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