Features from Magazine

Subtle signs: tips for winter wildlife tracking

Winter is the ideal time to slow down and look for the subtle signs of wildlife on trail. Here are some tips to get you started. By Jack Shaw

My year at Rainier: A goal to hike all of the mountain's trails

One hiker’s quest to see it all, and how WTA helped her get there. | By Catherine Vine

Celebrating 10 years of real hikers writing for WTA

If you've used our Hiking Guide to access Mount Si, Rattlesnake Ledge, Oyster Dome or Beacon Rock, you can thank a volunteer writer. Now, we're celebrating that team, and reflecting on 10 years of their generous contributions to the hiking community in Washington. | By Anna Roth

A celebration of Jim Langdon and 100 volunteer vacations

Nearly 20 years ago, Jim Langdon decided to try out a volunteer vacation, figuring he could leave if it wasn't fun. Over 100 trips later, he still hasn't left. By Erin McMillin

Community and generosity: WTA volunteers are amazing

Volunteers power WTA, and they do it all. Trail work. Hike research. Public education. Tool cache construction, trail advocacy, app development … the list goes on (and even includes unexpected things like pie delivery and 3-D printing). | By Anna Roth

For Rachel Heaton, the summit is just a bonus

How Rachel Heaton is building Native representation outdoors and encouraging reverence for the land. | by Jessi Loerch

Intentional spaces

WTA’s Emerging Leaders find professional connections in the outdoor community. By Angelic Friday

Elevated cuisine

Recipes inspired by WTA’s Lost Trails Found crews in the high country | by Joseph Gonzalez

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