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Trails to watch for signs of spring

We're coming through the season's dark tunnel into the brighter light of not-quite-spring.

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Spend 3-5 days fixing trails this summer.

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Hiker Headlines: North Cascades permit lottery, no timed entry permits at Mount Rainier in 2026, Suiattle River Road closure

Feb 26, 2026

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Hiker Headlines: Register for WTA backcountry trips, Hiker Happy Hours, WTA is hiring

Feb 19, 2026

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Together, we’ve changed state trails for the good

Feb 17, 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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Welts-Samish Restoration Site by thebrink