Signpost Blog
"This little newsletter has been an experiment so far, testing a hunch I've had that such a means of communication among walkers is needed." — Signpost magazine, 1966.
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Meet the Trail Community: Outdoor Technologist
Sep 02, 2016
What role does outdoor technology have in protecting trails or building community? Ryan Branciforte of Trailhead Labs talks about the future of trails, maps, apps and tech.
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Help Bats On Your Next Hike
Aug 30, 2016
White-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats in North America so far. Help reduce the impact of this disease on your next hike.
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Washington Trails Association Seeks Next Executive Director
Aug 26, 2016
WTA is hiring a new Executive Director. Learn more and help spread the word.
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How Trail Funding Works: Addressing Maintenance Backlogs on the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service
Aug 25, 2016
August 25 is the 100th birthday of the National Park Service and, though they didn't ask for a present, there is something you can do today to keep parks strong for the next century.
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Mount St. Helens: When a Mountain Moves Into Your Heart
Aug 25, 2016
WTA staffer Layla Farahbakhsh has fallen in love with Mount St. Helens during her summer exploring it and working on trails. Read her story, and join her on an upcoming workparty.
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Video: The Power of Community and Hike-a-Thon at Access Living
Aug 24, 2016
Hike-A-Thon has opened up a whole new community for 20 individuals receiving services and several staff at Access Living. The staff created a short video to capture their excitement about trails.
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Statewide Burn Ban and Campfire Restrictions
Aug 19, 2016
As hot, dry weather increases the chance for a spark to ignite wildfires, land management agencies and counties across the state have issued burn bans.
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Then and Now: Trail Food
Aug 19, 2016
Backpacking meals have evolved considerably from the early days of canned meats and heavy ingredients. See how they've changed in the last 50 years.
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Hike-a-Thon: Meet Some of the Teams on Trail
Aug 18, 2016
Get inspired by a few of our amazing Hike-a-Thoners sharing stories about why they participate and what they hope to accomplish this month.
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Northwest Exposure: Tips from 2015 Photo Contest Winners
Aug 17, 2016
The 2016 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is now open. Check out these tips from past winners before entering your shots.
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Take Action: Connecting Mount Baker and Bellingham with a New Trail System
Aug 17, 2016
The Department of Natural Resources needs your comments as it works to complete a multi-year planning process to manage recreation on its working forests.
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PHOTOS: On Washington Trails Day, Hikers Spoke Up for Trails
Aug 12, 2016
Saturday August 6, hikers across the state celebrated the third annual Washington Trails Day by getting outside and showing their support for increasing trail funding.
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Starparty: Where to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower
Aug 10, 2016
The annual Perseids meteor shower will start peaking this week, sending streaks of fireballs through the night skies. We've compiled a list of great spots to watch, as well as some advice for a successful stargazing overnight.
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Get Ready for the 13th Annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest
Aug 09, 2016
The 2016 photo contest will feature a new category and some incredible prizes to be won. Contest starts August 17!
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Are You Celebrating Washington Trails Day August 6?
Aug 05, 2016
For the third year in a row, Governor Inslee has officially declared August 6 Washington Trails Day to recognize the importance trails and public lands play in our lives and to ensure we can preserve them for the future.
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Then and Now: Kloshe Nanitch Lookout
Aug 04, 2016
Hikers love fire lookouts, but these structures require both maintenance and care to be preserved for the future.
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Head in the Clouds: A Weekend Volunteering at Green Mountain Lookout
Aug 02, 2016
This season, the popular Green Mountain Lookout is open on select days. Here's what it was like for the first round of volunteers who recently staffed it.
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Video: What Do Public Lands Mean to You?
Aug 01, 2016
A powerful new video from the Outdoor Alliance examines the value of public lands to our country, local communities and individual lives.
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Better Trails Coming to Spokane's Antoine Peak
Jul 31, 2016
WTA is expected to begin work on Antoine Peak trails soon, with work stretching into 2017 to improve this Spokane-area conservation area.
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Meet the Trail Community: Dog
Jul 28, 2016
Madigan's a 60-pound mutt who learned to love the outdoors and share trails with people and other pups. Now, his humans are learning how to take an older dog hiking.
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Farewell Karen!
Jul 28, 2016
All of us would like to wish Karen the best in her next adventure --retirement!
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