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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Your Suggestions, Please

Oct 28, 2010

Suggest January & February hikes for Washington Trails Magazine.

One Hiker's Journey

Oct 27, 2010

Roger Bischoff hiked all 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Seattle, threw a party to auction off photos, and donated the proceeds to WTA.

Welcome Mike Stenger

Oct 26, 2010

Mike Stenger is Washington Trails Association's new Trail Programs Director.

Hiker Missing at Lake Ingalls

Oct 25, 2010

A woman from Tacoma was day-hiking alone on the Lake Ingalls Saturday, but failed to return. Search crews are racing to find her.

Hikers, Hunters, and Trip Reports

Oct 21, 2010

Mountain Goat Fatally Attacks Hiker in Olympics

Oct 17, 2010

An aggressive mountain goat attacked Bob Boardman of Port Angeles near Olympic National Park’s Klahhane Ridge on Saturday, October 17. Boardman died within hours from his injuries. We at WTA are incredibly saddened by this news, and our hearts go out to Bob, his friends, and his family.

Photo Contest Deadline Sunday

Oct 11, 2010

Photographers have until midnight October 17, 2010 to submit photos to WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest.

The WTA Bridge Dedicated

Oct 11, 2010

On October 7th, 40 people gathered in King County's Grand Ridge Park for the dedication of the newly-christened "WTA Bridge."

Six State Parks Slated for Mothballing

Oct 07, 2010

To comply with mandated budget cuts, State Parks proposes mothballing six parks, including Squak Mountain, Federation Forest, Fort Ward, Peshastin Pinnacles, Tolmie, and Flaming Geyser.

BPA Powerline Proposal threatens trails in SW Washington

Oct 05, 2010

A new high transmission line could spoil Silver Star Mountain's sweeping views and cut across several proposed non-motorized trails in the Western Yacolt Burn Forest.

Hike & Seek

Oct 04, 2010

Take the kids out for a day of fresh air and fun.

Trip Reporters are Amazing!

Sep 30, 2010

741 hikers filed 1667 trip reports at wta.org this summer.

Sun + Volunteers = Great Day

Sep 28, 2010

On one of the most beautiful Saturdays of the entire hiking season, more than 120 WTA volunteers joined one of seven work parties that celebrated National Public Lands Day.