Nov 16, 2007
One Year Later
Much storm damage awaits funds for repair. Full Story…Sep 25, 2007
Hit the Trails, but Pack Extra Caution
Full Story… Sep 25, 2007
Hit the Trails, but Pack Extra Caution
Full Story… Sep 04, 2007
Picture Perfect
Enter the Northwest Exposure Photo Contest Full Story… Aug 23, 2007
Outdoor Recreation Generates Economic Growth in Washington State
Full Story… Aug 17, 2007
Be a Part of WTA’s “A Picture worth 1000 Words” Campaign
Help Trails Get the Recovery Funding They Need Full Story… Jul 17, 2007
Attend a meeting on the ORV Rule
Share your thoughts about motorized trails in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Full Story… Jul 10, 2007
Be part of the process!
Share your thoughts about the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Full Story… Jun 21, 2007
Report Names Washington’s Top 10 Endangered Hiking Trails
Full Story… Jun 16, 2007
Take the WTA Website Survey
We'd love your feedback, you'd love new guidebooks Full Story… Jun 14, 2007
“Hidden Gem” to Get a Brand New Trail
Volunteer at Little Pend Oreille Full Story… May 29, 2007
Storm Damage Map and Database
Online resource for backcountry damage Full Story… May 01, 2007
Take the Ball Challenge!
Build a Trail, Build a Trail Fund Full Story… Apr 09, 2007
April 29th is Friends of the Forest Day!
Friends of the Forest Day, is a volunteer program sponsored by WTA and the National Forest Foundation Full Story… Mar 27, 2007
Gain non-profit and development skills as WTA's spring intern.
Full Story… Mar 20, 2007
New Risks to Hikers from Storm Damage
Early-season Dangers Compounded by Washed-out Trails, Missing Bridges Full Story… Mar 05, 2007
WTA Seeks SW Washington Field Representative
Full Story… Feb 28, 2007
Protecting Trails
Write a letter to help fund state recreation lands. Full Story… Feb 07, 2007
Storm Damage Deepens Impact of President's Budget
National Parks Bolstered, but 11 Percent Cut Proposed for Forest Service Recreation Full Story… Jan 31, 2007
First Thursday - Gallery Show
Northwest Exposure Photo Contest Winners through Feb 17 in Seattle Full Story… Jan 12, 2007
Advocacy Agenda 2007
What we'll do to fund hiking trails and protect wildlands. Full Story… Jan 02, 2007
Action for Trails
Write to your Congresspersons for storm damage recovery. Full Story… Dec 15, 2006
Action Alert
2007 Legislative Session Promising for Hikers Full Story… Dec 11, 2006
Gift Idea!
Give a WTA membership to your favorite hiker. Full Story… Dec 07, 2006
Storm Damage
How you can help. Full Story… Nov 17, 2006
Storm Wipes Out Roads and Trails in the Backcountry,
“Adds to the Pain of Stretched Recreation Budgets.” Full Story… Nov 13, 2006
Harvey Manning, NW Conservationist, Passed Away at 81
Full Story… Oct 23, 2006
Action for Trails
WTA Pushes for More Funds in DNR's Capital Budget Full Story… Oct 19, 2006
Trails for Future Generations
Washington State Trails Conference November 3rd and 4th Full Story… Sep 27, 2006
The Winners
Greg Ball Trail Fund Work Party Challenge Full Story… Sep 20, 2006
Action for Trails
You can help protect Washington's Roadless Areas Full Story… Sep 13, 2006
Washington Trails Association Seeks Outreach Coordinator
Full Story… Sep 06, 2006
Fires close entire Pasayten Wilderness
Pacific Crest Trail north of Harts Pass also closed Full Story… Aug 23, 2006
Carbon River Road at Mount Rainier closed
Wildfire prompts closure of Carbon River entrance Full Story… Aug 23, 2006
Explore the Dark Divide
WTA's annual guided hikes are September 9th Full Story… Jul 26, 2006
Fire closes Staircase area of Olympic National Park
A 50-acre fire closed all trails beginning at a popular trailhead at Olympic National Park. Full Story… Jul 14, 2006
Pinnacle Lake Trail Tragedy
Statement from Washington Trails Association Full Story… Jul 06, 2006
Spend a week in Montana this summer!
Full Story… Jul 05, 2006
Forest Service Denies Appeals to Road Projects
Repair work to Mountain Loop and Suiattle to begin this month. Full Story… Jun 22, 2006
Report Names Washington’s Top 10 Threatened Hiking Trails
Full Story… Jun 16, 2006
Greg Ball Work Party Challenge
Play in the dirt for a great cause Full Story… Jun 16, 2006
The Summer Ahead at WTA
As the snow melts, trail will crews follow. Full Story… May 26, 2006
Trail Maintenance 101
Attend this fun workshop May 31 at REI Seattle! Full Story… May 16, 2006
A Vision for Hikers in the Wenatchee - Okanogan NF
WTA unveils vision for popular but vulnerable hiking area. Full Story… May 03, 2006
Hiking with Kids
Join us at REI in May. Full Story… Apr 28, 2006
Road Washout South of Cayuse Pass
A winter road washout south of Cayuse Pass will likely complicate travel to southeast Mount Rainier National Park this summer. Full Story… Apr 07, 2006
Green Hiking
WTA offsets its climate impact with Green Tags Full Story… Apr 07, 2006
Falling for Water
Nine favorite hikes for cascading waterfalls Full Story… Apr 06, 2006
Walkin Jim Stoltz comes to Seattle.
Rock out for wilderness April 24th. FREE. Full Story… Apr 05, 2006
Storm damage update
How your favorite trails are faring Full Story… Apr 04, 2006
Mid Fork Road to reopen April 10
According to King County road officials, popular access road to reopen soon. Full Story… Mar 21, 2006
Clean up our beaches
The Olympic Coast Cleanup is Apr. 22-23 Full Story… Mar 15, 2006
Legislative wrap-up
What happened in Olympia that hikers should know about Full Story… Mar 09, 2006
Alpine Slide Show
Check it out, and benefit WTA Full Story… Mar 08, 2006
Message about Trail News
WTA's free monthly email newsletter makes a change Full Story… Mar 01, 2006
WTA Blog Debuts
Read daily journal and offer your comments! Full Story… Feb 22, 2006
Spend a Week Outside
Stop by WTA's Volunteer Vacation open house March 4th Full Story… Feb 21, 2006
Second Hiker Dies on Mount Dickerman
Two fatalities in two weeks on popular summit. Full Story… Feb 15, 2006
Enchantment permit applications
Mail-in permits for popular Alpine Lakes region now available. Full Story… Feb 13, 2006
Support for Trails
The National Forest Foundation Makes $10,000 in Matching Funds Available to WTA Full Story… Feb 07, 2006
Mid-Fork Snoqualmie Washout
Popular foothills access road closed. Full Story… Feb 07, 2006
Bush's Budget Slashes Recreation Spending
Yes, again. Full Story… Jan 23, 2006
Queets Road Closed
Heavy rains damage road in Olympic National Park Full Story… Jan 19, 2006
Action for Trails
Stop legislative bills that are bad news for hikers Full Story… Jan 18, 2006
Protecting trails
WTA's Advocacy Agenda 2006 Full Story… Jan 17, 2006
Get Involved!
There are many ways to hit the trail with WTA in 2006 Full Story… Dec 29, 2005
Try snowshoeing!
Winter Trails Day is Sat, Jan 7 at Snoqualmie Pass Full Story… Dec 14, 2005
Winter Trails
Six trails that will give you some terrific winter hiking. Full Story… Dec 13, 2005
Give your Year-end Gift to Hiking Trails
It's easy, and you can do it right now. Full Story… Dec 05, 2005
Deck the Halls of WTA
Stop by our holiday open house for real holiday cheer. Full Story… Nov 17, 2005
Bold Changes Proposed to National Parks
Act today for hiking trails. Full Story… Nov 17, 2005
Give the Gift of Hiking Trails
Get all your favorite hikers gift memberships to WTA Full Story… Nov 04, 2005
Highways Closed
Winter weather closes Hwy 20 and 410. Full Story… Oct 18, 2005
Dose Road Debate
WTA opposes road in light of salmon impacts Full Story… Oct 17, 2005
Work for Microsoft?
Your employer now matches volunteer hours with dollars. Full Story… Oct 06, 2005
Second Beach Trail Closes
Full Story… Sep 20, 2005
Falling for Color
Autumn Hikes Full Story… Sep 19, 2005
Action for Trails
Eastern Washington roadless areas need your help Full Story… Sep 19, 2005
Working Nine to Five
for our hiking trails! Full Story… Sep 19, 2005
Capture the great outdoors with a 'click'
Tips for photo-contest-worthy shots Full Story… Aug 27, 2005
Louise Marshall, National and State Leader in Hiking Movement, 1915 – 2005
Full Story… Aug 09, 2005
Huckleberry Heaven
How to get there. Full Story… Aug 06, 2005
REI Grants Support Building a Legacy of Trails
Full Story… Aug 05, 2005
Race for Trails!
Bellingham Traverse is Sat Sept 3rd Full Story… Jul 11, 2005
Take Action for Trails
Give Your Voice in Support of Eastern Washington Roadless Areas. Full Story… Jun 01, 2005
For Immediate Release
New Recreation Guide Spotlights the Gifford Pinchot Full Story… May 24, 2005
Federal Budget Cuts Funds for Trails
You can help. Full Story… May 24, 2005
Why Public Comment?
Potential changes to NEPA threaten ecology. Full Story… May 02, 2005
Take a Hike, Family Style
Click here for info on hiking with your family! Full Story… Apr 20, 2005
Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville Forest Planning Underway
Speak Out for the Backcountry! Full Story… Apr 19, 2005
Earth Day Activities
Here’s what’s going on. Full Story… Mar 22, 2005
Many St. Helens Trails to Re-Open
Above Loowit Trail will stay closed. Full Story… Mar 16, 2005
For Immediate Release
What Low Snowpack means for Hikers Full Story… Mar 08, 2005
Northwest Exposure 2005
Six hundred entries later, here are the winners. Full Story… Feb 14, 2005
Romancing the Trail
Great hikes for lovers … and everyone else Full Story… Jan 26, 2005
Advocacy Agenda 2005
WTA outlines key areas that our advocacy program will focus on to fund hiking trails and protect wildlands. Full Story… Jan 10, 2005
Dream of climbing Mount Rainier?
The Climb for Clean Air could be your chance. Full Story… Dec 16, 2004
Got cabin fever?
We do too! Here's our list of great snowshoe routes to get you out in the mountains. Full Story… Dec 02, 2004
Speak out for the backcountry!
Comment on Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Planning and make your voice heard! Full Story… Nov 22, 2004
Northwest Exposure Sneak Preview!
Gallery open house Dec 4th Full Story… Nov 08, 2004
Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers
Here's what your favorite hikers might like to see wrapped in a box with a big bow. Full Story… Oct 19, 2004
Greg Ball, champion of Washington’s hiking trails, 1944 - 2004
Full Story… Oct 11, 2004
Want a great view of Mount St. Helens?
See it from the hiking trail. Full Story… Oct 05, 2004
WTA sponsors Outward Bound speaker event
An evening with climber Peter Hillary Full Story… Oct 05, 2004
NO on Volcano Road
As St. Helens rumbles, a road through its blast zone looks more senseless than ever. Full Story… Oct 04, 2004
Your Voice for Trails
WTA participates in State Trails Congress this weekend. Full Story… Sep 28, 2004
Lightweight Photo Gear
WTA photo contest entrants share tips on backpacking with a camera. Full Story… Sep 07, 2004
Hit the Trail, and Pack your Camera!
These photography tips can help you win prizes. Full Story… Sep 01, 2004
Support hiking trails while you work!
Designate your payroll deduction gifts for trails. Full Story… Aug 17, 2004
Fire Update.
Closures affect Wenatchee, Gifford Pinchot National Forests Full Story… Aug 05, 2004
Buying a tent?
Are you scoping out the lightest, the cheapest, the roomiest tents out there? Read this first. Full Story… Jul 20, 2004
Cascade River Road Opens.
Storm damage had closed popular access road. Full Story… Jul 11, 2004
Healthy Hiking
Getting fit and staying safe on the trail is easy, fun, and good for you. Full Story… Jun 03, 2004
Report Names Top 10 Endangered Trails
WTA asks lawmakers to make funds available after natural disasters keep hikers at home. Full Story… May 18, 2004
Repair begins on Old Sauk
Volunteers pitch in to rebuild popular storm-damaged trail off Mountain Loop Highway Full Story… May 14, 2004
Donors don hardhats
WTA's Fireside Circle pitches in at Squak Mountain Full Story… May 11, 2004
Attention Boeing Employees!
You can work for trails everyday while at work at Boeing. Here is how. Full Story… Apr 29, 2004
A Plethora of Passes
Agencies in Washington & Oregon team up on trailhead passes. Full Story… Apr 18, 2004
A Tribute to MounTAIN Woman
Laura Marie Novak Zimmerman (1962 – 2004) Full Story… Apr 07, 2004
Detour ahead!
Planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this summer? Better read this first. Full Story… Mar 24, 2004
Major Victory for Washington Hiking Trails
Legislation signed by Gov. Gary Locke gives Washington hiking trails a bigger share of gas tax from NOVA fund. Full Story… Mar 24, 2004
Forest Service to Rebuild Dosewallips Road
The Olympic Peninsula access to hiking trails suffered a 300-foot washout in 2002. Full Story… Mar 16, 2004
Hiking Si? Take a Pole!
This Saturday is the Mount Si Pole March, where hikers can get in on the fun of trail reconstruction by carrying a pole with them up the trail! Full Story… Mar 09, 2004
Avalanche Safety - Beyond the Right Gear
Courses are essential for exploring winter and spring backcountry safely. Full Story… Feb 10, 2004
More funds for hiking trails?
State Legislature considers fair changes to NOVA Program. You can help. Full Story… Feb 04, 2004
Victory for Hikers
Ruling in lawsuit over Washington State recreation funds favors hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and more. Full Story… Feb 02, 2004
TrailsFest 2004 is July 10th.
Save the Date! Contact WTA now for TrailsFest sponsorship, exhibitor and publicity information. Full Story… Jan 28, 2004
INTRODUCING the answer to "How should I spend my vacation?" WTA's Week-long Volunteer Vacations
Take your pick from 21 unique backcountry adventures. Experience breathtaking views, great projects, and an all-new menu... Full Story… Jan 20, 2004
Mount Si to get much-needed facelift
WTA begins work to rebuild Washington's most popular trail this week, and we need your help. Full Story… Jan 06, 2004
WTA 2004 Wish List
There are dozens of opportunities to make in-kind gifts to Washington Trails Association. Full Story… Dec 12, 2003
Blowdowns Close Trails in I-90 Corridor
Some popular winter hikes in Issaquah Alps closed this weekend. Full Story… Nov 25, 2003
Wild Sky Wilderness Passes U.S. Senate
Senators Murray and Cantwell Deliver for Washington on Wilderness Full Story… Nov 17, 2003
Hikers, Bikers, Rangers and More “Talk Trail”
Diverse User Groups Convened at Annual Washington State Trails Conference this past weekend. Full Story… |
