Features from Magazine

Angry Mountain: One trail's role in a sustainable system

Trails need routine maintenance and trail systems need innovative, intentional updates to accommodate the changing needs of Washington's hikers. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is taking proactive steps to make that happen | By Joseph Gonzalez and Anna Roth

The joy and responsibility of hiking with wildlife

As the state’s population grows, along with the demand for trails, hikers have a major role to play in caring for these places and enjoying them responsibly | by Melani Baker

King County’s plan for heat underscores importance of urban trails for climate-resilient cities

It’s no coincidence that King County’s Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy was unveiled on a trail. By Linnea Johnson

Northwest Exposure: more than a photo contest

Photos aren't just happy memories — they're a way of helping trails across the state. By Erika Haugen-Goodman

The big picture on wide-angle photography

Tips and tricks on how to wield a wide-angle lens to capture your hiking adventures. By Doug Diekema

Five steps to take your hiking to the next level

New to hiking? Seasoned walker? Wherever you are in your hiking journey, take these five easy steps to develop your hiking toolkit. By Joseph Gonzalez

How to reduce your waste on trail

Check out these tips and tricks for lessening your environmental impact when planning for your next trip. By Marissa Wall

A bounty of seaweed: How foraging can connect us to ancestral food practices and trails

A foraging trip offered a connection to the land and sea — and my own and other cultures. By Riley Collins

Volunteering is worth the trip: Why three volunteers travel interstate for Washington trails

WTA’s backcountry trips draw volunteers back year after year from across the country. Three volunteers explain why they make the trip to spend time on trail with WTA. By Anna Roth

Hikers have a responsibility to care for trails and each other

The landscape of Washington state is changing. As the state’s population grows, along with the demand for trails, hikers have a major role to play. As people who love time outside, we gain so much from trails. The future of trails is in our hands and we have a great responsibility to care for them and each other as we enjoy outdoor spaces. By Andrea Imler, WTA advocacy director

What I learned from a year of (unintentional) Type 2 fun

A year of heartbreak and injury was not what I would have chosen. But as I healed, I learned a lot about how the barriers in life can be an important part of our path. By Martell Hesketh

Hiking beyond Washington

Our state is full of gorgeous trails — but if you want to explore farther, here are suggestions for three areas overflowing with trails. By Craig Romano