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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Farewell Karen!
Jul 28, 2016
All of us would like to wish Karen the best in her next adventure --retirement!
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An Uncertain Future for Enchanted Valley Chalet
Jul 26, 2016
Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts are invited to share their opinion on four options for the structure.
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Olympic Hot Springs Road to Close for Repairs
Jul 22, 2016
Olympic Hot Springs Road will be closed from Monday, July 25 through early October for repairs due to storm damage last winter.
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Then and Now: Hike-a-Thon Over the Years
Jul 21, 2016
In 2004, just 18 super-star hikers logged 700 miles and raised more than $5,300 for trails. Last year, 289 participants hiked 11,178 miles and raised more than $121,000 for WTA's programs!
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New Youth Volunteer Vacation Trip! Pacific Crest Trail at Goodwin Meadows August 20-27
Jul 21, 2016
Finish your summer off right with a week in the beautiful William O. Douglas Wilderness. WTA has added an incredible late summer hiking, backpacking and trail maintenance opportunity to work on the Pacific Crest Trail. This trip is open to teens ages 15 to 18 with some previous trail maintenance experience.
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Weekend Closure: Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road
Jul 18, 2016
The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road will be closed the weekend of July 23-24 at Mailbox Peak trailhead. This closure is required to construct a retaining wall above the river. The road between Valley Camp and the Mailbox Peak trailhead will be open to hikers from noon on Friday, July 22-noon on Monday, July 25.
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Pokémon Goes Outside: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Jul 13, 2016
While playing a video game may seem incompatible with enjoying Washington's great outdoors, the massively popular game could be just a new way to enjoy time on our trails.
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Hike-a-Thon 101: Hike More This August!
Jul 13, 2016
Planning some exciting hikes for this summer? Turn those miles into dollars for your favorite trails with Hike-a-Thon!
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Cheers to the Next 50 Years of Trails!
Jul 12, 2016
Beer fans, rejoice, Washington Trails Tangerine Pale Ale will continue being brewed for the forseeable future. It is now available in beverage retailers across the state!
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Slideshow: Where We've Worked (So Far) This Summer
Jul 12, 2016
Many trails have already benefited from volunteer work crews this summer. See where we've been, and where you can join us for the rest of the season.
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Boeing and WTA, Coming Together for Trails
Jul 11, 2016
At WTA, we are so grateful for Boeing's investment in our organization, and for the many individual volunteers and members who make our work possible. Together we are making a big collective impact for trails!
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Tips for Safer Hiking to Watch Fireworks (or Stargaze)
Jul 04, 2016
If you're planning to take your Fourth of July fireworks-watching out on trail, you may find yourself hiking home well after dark. A few tips for traveling trails in the dark.
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Deadline July 8: Comment on Okanogan-Wenatchee Motorized Plan
Jun 30, 2016
Where can you drive a car, ATV or dirt bike in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest? That's the question for hikers to weigh in on before July 8.
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Speak Up For Trails on the Colville National Forest
Jun 24, 2016
The Forest Service is seeking public comments on the Draft Revised Forest Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Colville National Forest released earlier this year.
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Meet the Trail Community: Land Manager
Jun 23, 2016
What does a career with an agency that primarily works with water have to do with trails on terra firma?
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Next Week: Attend a Meeting on Road Access in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Jun 16, 2016
Last week, the Forest Service released a Draft Environmental Assessment for Motorized Travel Management within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The public is invited to attend public meetings next week.
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Wildfires Already? Learning from the Meadow Creek Fire
Jun 15, 2016
June, often wet and cool, is not typically wildfire season in Washington. But firefighters have already had to content with several small human-caused fires this year.
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Meet the Trail Community: Meteorologist
Jun 09, 2016
Though it's summer, there's still snow high up. NWAC meteorologist Dennis D'Amico knows what the weather's doing, and his forecasts help you (and him) make good decisions about where to go hiking.
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Hiking with a New Baby
Jun 09, 2016
Youth Programs Director Krista Dooley and her husband recently welcomed a new baby. She shares what it was like to recuperate from birth, and how hiking has changed for her and her husband now that they're sharing the trail with a third little hiker.
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Q&A with Craig Romano: Washington's '100 Classic Hikes' Guidebook, Rebooted
Jun 08, 2016
Mountaineers Books will launch a gorgeous 3rd edition of "100 Classic Hikes in Washington" and the new edition is far more than a refresh.
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Christina Benton: Mama on a Mission
Jun 08, 2016
Last winter, Christina Benton took to the road with her three kids, for a 64-day trek across the country. Her goal: to share America's National Parks with her children, and to raise awareness about the park service's lack of visitors who look like her family.
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