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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Olympic Fires Close Trails

Aug 17, 2010

Olympic National Park has closed several trails in the southeast corner of the park due to the Mt. Hopper Fire.

Enter your photos now

Aug 16, 2010

WTA's 8th Annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is accepting entries through October 17th.

House approves full funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund

Aug 11, 2010

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Hall of Fame

Aug 10, 2010

Hikers, Flex your Muscles

Aug 09, 2010

In this year's Endangered Trails Guide, WTA identified several ways to take action for each hike.

Forest Fire Season is Here

Aug 05, 2010

Thunderstorms last weekend in Washington and smoke from several large fires in British Columbia have announced the start of forest fire season. These fires, and the threat of new ones, are starting to affect hikers - with burn bans and hazy views.

Exploring the World of Gear

Aug 04, 2010

WTA's Lace Thornberg blogs from the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show.

1-2-3 Hike-a-Thon!

Aug 02, 2010

Hike-a-Thon has officially begun, and it's not to late to register or sponsor.

Girl Dies at Ice Caves

Aug 01, 2010

On Saturday, a chunk of ice fell from the Big Four Ice Caves and killed an eleven year-old girl.

Avid climber perishes on Mount Rainier

Jul 29, 2010

August Mountain Loop Road Closures

Jul 28, 2010

If you're planning a hike along the Mountain Loop Highway in August, you'll want to consult this guide to closures along the highway.

Board changes at WTA

Jul 27, 2010

New officers and new directors have been elected to the WTA Board.

Why I leash my dog

Jul 22, 2010

Why I leash my dog while hiking.

Wild Eating

Jul 16, 2010

Foraging will be a theme of the next Washington Trails magazine.

Where the Wildflowers Are

Jul 15, 2010

Most hikes in the Cascades and Olympics have some flowers to enjoy, but where

WTA Surpasses 10,000 Facebook Fans

Jul 13, 2010

REI Grant Benefits Trails

Jul 12, 2010

WTA has been awarded a $20,000 grant from REI.

Public meetings on state budget

Jul 10, 2010

Beat the heat on these hikes

Jul 08, 2010

Unusually high temperatures in Washington state have hikers running for shade! Here are some ideas for beating the heat.

America's Great Outdoors session draws crowd

Jul 07, 2010

The recent Seattle episode of the America's Great Outdoors listening sessions filled the auditorium at Franklin High School before breaking out into classrooms for small group input.

Hiker Deaths Prompt Caution

Jul 02, 2010

Two hiker deaths in as many weeks provide a sobering reminder to exercise caution while hiking trails.