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: 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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Get Your Kid in a Park This Summer
Jun 08, 2016
Maximize your Every Kid in a Park pass with these starter ideas.
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A Poet's Guide to Trails
Jun 08, 2016
Local high schooler Wallis Boram has compiled 'A Poet's Guide to Trails', an original piece of work featuring poems highlighting five of Washington's trails.
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Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Protect Methow Valley
May 26, 2016
Senator Patty Murray and Representative Maria Cantwell have introduced legislation supporting the Methow Headwaters campaign lead by local residents, farmers and businesses.
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Then and Now: Volunteering
May 26, 2016
Joining a work party has never been easier, and volunteers are needed more than ever to keep hiking experiences possible.
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Help Map the Future at Mica Peak
May 24, 2016
Join Spokane County Parks in exploring Mica Peak Conservation Area and informing the development of a new recreational trail system.
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Forest Service Hires WTA Volunteer for Trail Crew
May 24, 2016
This summer, WTA assistant crew leader Cindy Nguyen will join the Gifford Pinchot National Forest as a member of a wilderness trail crew. We asked her how WTA helped shape her path, and get her to where she is now.
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New Trail Links Recreation Areas near Anacortes
May 24, 2016
The nearly-complete John Tursi Trail is a vision decades in the making. WTA volunteers have helped make this connector between Deception Pass and Anacortes a reality, and a ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 4.
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Blister Woes? New Study Suggests Paper Tape Might Help Your Toes
May 20, 2016
After years of wondering how to best prevent blisters, a recent study from Stanford Medicine has brought some new insight to the debate.
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Meet the Trail Community: Advocate
May 18, 2016
Thanks to Mike Denny's background in researching and exploring, he's a champion for trails, helping the next generation develop an appreciation for the natural world.
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Backcountry Trips, New Exhibit at Mount St. Helens
May 17, 2016
Backpack and give back to Mount St. Helens with a backcountry volunteer trip. Or visit to a new photo exhibit opening around the 36th anniversary of Mount St. Helen's eruption.
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Reflecting on 50: Milestones and Moments Ahead
May 16, 2016
A conversation with three board members who are sharing their birthdays with Washington Trails Association.
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Then and Now: Gear
May 12, 2016
A lot has changed in fabrics and materials since the 1960's. See how hiking gear has developed over the last 50 years.
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Emerging from a Rough Winter for Roads and Trails
May 06, 2016
As the snow melts, damaged roads and trails are hindering hikers hoping to access their favorite trails.
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Meet The Trail Community: Ham Radio Operator
May 05, 2016
For Tim Nair, reaching the summit is just the beginning of his day. We asked him what exactly goes into being a ham radio operator in the backcountry.
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Help Shape the Future of John Wayne Trail
May 03, 2016
Hikers have another chance to help Washington State Parks determine the future for the John Wayne Pioneer Trail at two public meetings in Preston (near Issaquah) and Ritzville.
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Hikers, Hunters, Birders on Public Lands Mean Millions for Local Communities
May 02, 2016
Communities near Bureau of Land Management (BLM) properties benefit from millions of dollars in spending from non-motorized recreation, according to a new study by ECONorthwest.
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New Partnerships Strengthen WTA's Volunteer Education
May 01, 2016
WTA has partnered with the Mount St. Helens Institute and other organizations to improve our impact on trails as well as the community in Southwest Washington.
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