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A Journey to an Adventurous Life

Three years ago, I was a city-dwelling, flatland Midwesterner who had only dreamed of an adventurous, traveling life. I had camped only once. In 2018, I slept outside for 50 nights. In all that time outside, I've found a strong connection to natural places — and the people I adventure with. | by Sarina Clark

Time for Self

In a period of turmoil, time outdoors was both respite and reawakening | by shon't savage

Behind the Scenes of Hiker Rally Day 2019

I'd been organizing WTA's Hiker Rally Day for months. But Hiker Rally Day 2019 didn't become real for me until I joined more than a hundred hiker advocates in Olympia on Feb. 19. | By Christina Hickman, WTA's advocacy associate

Science by the People

How hikers and other outdoor recreationists are helping scientists understand our changing world | by Crystal Atamian

Wild Weddings

How to rock a responsible outdoor ceremony on public lands | by Dawn Hammer

Work Hard, Hike Hard: WTA's Advocacy Director Is Living WTA's Mission

Andrea Imler is devoted to ensuring there are trails for everyone, forever — whether she’s in the office or on the trail.

App Builds a Natural Connection

Can an app actually bring kids closer to nature? | by Doug Parry

I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams

by Bam Mendiola

Alpine Lakes High Camp Winter Season is Here

Spend a weekend exploring, skiing, biking and playing at this year-round hiker paradise| by Andrew Coghill

Leading the Way

After 25 years of our trail maintenance program, WTA's trail program continues to find creative ways to care for Washington's trails.

Better Data. Better Trails. Trip Reports Matter More Than You Think

Using WTA trip reports and social media data, researchers at the University of Washington and the U.S. Forest Service have created a model to give the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest better information about when and where hikers are using trails. The information can help the agency best manage its limited resources. | By Jessi Loerch

From Passion to Profession

The nontraditional career path of professional gear icon Tom Bihn | by Cassandra Overby