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Hiker Headlines: Highway 20 partial reopening, Trailhead Direct, DNR budget cuts, hot weekend

Apr 30, 2026

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DNR budget cuts mean closed campgrounds and less work on trails

Apr 29, 2026

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Backpackers, here's the deal for the Chelan Lakeshore trail in 2026

Apr 28, 2026

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Our national public lands are exactly that — public. And, if we want them to remain that way and continue to be a place for adventures, clean air and clean water, we all have to speak up.

Ninety percent of people in Washington use trails. Outdoor recreation contributes $22.5 billion to Washington state’s economy and supports over 120,000 jobs in our state, supporting livelihoods in rural communities. _

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