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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Youth Volunteers Restore Years of Neglect on Ingalls Creek Trail
Feb 23, 2018
This past summer, a group of 10 dedicated teens spent sixteen days camped beside Ingalls Creek, improving one of the key access routes to the Stuart Range and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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Winter Ready Gear
Feb 23, 2018
To be a sage hiker, you need some basic gear: a raincoat, maybe some rain pants or a rain wrap. But what about other gear that will keep you warm and dry in the winter? We've been testing some new gear that can make your winter hikes a lot mroe fun. Here are some of our favorites.
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Outdoor Recreation is Worth $373 Billion to the GDP
Feb 22, 2018
A new government report shows that the outdoor recreation economy is 2 percent of the GDP—and growing.
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Online Hiking Community Comes Together to Make a Difference on Trail
Feb 21, 2018
Last week, 24 members of the local online hiking community, Pacific Northwest Outdoor Women, braved the rain and near-freezing temps for a day of trail work on the Grand Ridge trail in the Issaquah Highlands.
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Speak Up: Management Planning for Monte Cristo
Feb 16, 2018
This year the Forest Service will be developing a management plan for the old mining town of Monte Cristo and is seeking public input to help influence what that plan will include.
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Calling All WTA Ambassadors
Feb 16, 2018
Want to be a champion for trails and public lands? Apply to be a WTA Ambassador and take your volunteerism to a new level. You’ll help WTA be a voice for hikers statewide by doing outreach and advocacy in your local community.
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Speak Up for Trails in Whatcom County
Feb 15, 2018
Want to see more hiking between Bellingham and Mount Baker in the coming years? Attend one of these upcoming meetings and share your thoughts.
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Where are They Now? Simon van Tulder, Youth Ambassador
Feb 15, 2018
Learn how a past Youth Ambassador is using his leadership development to further his passion for engineering.
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Forest Service Gives Green Light for Exploratory Drilling on Goat Mountain
Feb 14, 2018
Despite public support for protecting Goat Mountain and the recreational opportunities it offers, the Forest Service recently announced their final decision to allow the mine prospecting to move forward.
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Landscapes of Love: Stitching Our Stories into Wild Places
Feb 14, 2018
When we make our memories on trails and in wild places, they take on a kind of permanence and heft, long after we’ve packed up our tents and gone.
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Lake Serene Closed Until July 1
Feb 08, 2018
This popular trail in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest will be closed until the first of July due to nearby logging activity.
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An Effort to Clear the Path in Goat Rocks Wilderness
Feb 07, 2018
Years of storm damage, fallen trees and road washouts have dwindled the Goat Rocks accessibility to a handful of trailheads. WTA volunteer trail maintenance crews spent weeks throughout the summer working across the Goat Rocks trail system, clearing logs, fixing tread and roughing-in re-routes in the hopes of expanding the number of available trails and dispersing hikers to lessen the impact on this delicate ecosystem.
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Go Camping with your Family this Winter
Feb 02, 2018
Winter and early spring are a great time to go camping with your family. Here's why, and some tips on how to do it.
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Harry and Ann Davidson's Love of the Outdoors Lives On
Jan 31, 2018
Harry and Ann Davidson enjoyed a life of outdoor adventure, including hiking, skiing and volunteering for WTA. Their love of the outdoors lives on through a legacy gift they made from their estate to WTA.
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State Legislature Passes Capital Budget, Funds Trail and Recreation Projects
Jan 30, 2018
The Washington legislature finally passed a capital budget, approving funding for trail and recreation projects across the state.
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Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits Available Feb. 1
Jan 26, 2018
Permits for the 2018 climbing season, from April 1 to Oct. 31, go on sale Thursday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. Permits are sold online on a first-come, first-served basis through the Mount St. Helens Institute.
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Fire Update: Gorge Trails Still Closed; Repairs to Come
Jan 26, 2018
The Eagle Creek Fire cut short the hiking season on the Oregon side of the Gorge. Now the Forest Service is working on plans for the future of trails in the area.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Feet Happy this Year
Jan 25, 2018
Don't let yourself get cold feet this winter. Instead enjoy these helpful tips and tricks to keep your feet dancing down the trail.
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Book Review: Best Served Wild
Jan 23, 2018
We talked with Anna Brones, co-author of the new cookbook, "Best Served Wild", about food, fun and the outdoors.
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Prepare Yourself: Backcountry Trip Signups Are Coming
Jan 23, 2018
WTA's backcountry trips are some of the most popular volunteer events we host. Learn how you can be the best prepared for when registration opens.
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How 3 Unique Volunteers Help Fuel WTA
Jan 22, 2018
Meet three volunteers who are helping out across the organization, and learn how they're making a difference for Washington's trails.
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