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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County Council Approves Plan for 98 Miles of New Trails at Lake Whatcom
Nov 14, 2016
After more than a year of collaboration with the recreation community, the Whatcom County Council will ensure sustainable access to this local gem.
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Help Fix Trailhead Congestion: Take King County Parks' Survey
Nov 14, 2016
King County Parks is asking for feedback on how to reduce congestion at local trailheads.
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Feeding the Source: WTA Staff Take Time to Get Outdoors
Nov 10, 2016
In celebration of our 50 anniversary, WTA staff were given hiking holidays to get out and explore the places the work to protect. #OptOutside
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Our Favorite Things: WTA Staffers Pick Their Go-To Gear
Nov 04, 2016
From well-loved shirts to the latest and greatest in footwear, WTA staff share their favorite hiking gear picks.
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WTA's Krista Dooley Recognized at Washington State Trails Conference
Nov 01, 2016
Krista Dooley, Washington Trails Association’s youth programs director, who recently received the Youth Advocacy Award from the Washington State Trails Coalition.
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Join us at Swan Creek Park this Winter
Nov 01, 2016
Volunteer with us this month at a charming hidden gem in Tacoma.
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Russian Ecotourism Project Learns from WTA's Model
Nov 01, 2016
This summer, volunteers from Russia participated in a work party on the Slab Camp trail. They did so as part of a Sustainable Travel Group dedicated to learning about more sustainable trail practices.
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Meet the Trail Community: Volunteer
Oct 31, 2016
Three years ago, Bev Stoll joined her first work party at Mount Walker. Now, with 95 days of volunteer trail work under her boots, we ask her what she thinks is the future of volunteers on trails.
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Then and Now: Photography
Oct 26, 2016
Changes in photography technology have made taking pictures on trail easier than ever. See the differences between today and 50 years ago.
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Meet the Trail Community: Bow Hunter
Oct 20, 2016
Gregg Bafundo hunts and forages on trails near his home in Tonasket. Read how he uses trails to participate more fully in the natural world.
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Every Kid in a Park Launches for 2017
Oct 20, 2016
Every Kid in a Park is launching for its second year -- get your fourth grader his or her free federal lands pass now!
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Oct. 25: Help Plan the Future of Recreation, Trails in the Teanaway Community Forest
Oct 19, 2016
The Washington departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife (DNR and DFW) are inviting outdoors enthusiasts to help plan the future of recreation in the Teanaway Community Forest.
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Highlights from Washington State Trails Conference
Oct 19, 2016
The 2016 Trails Conference was abuzz with talk of transit and tech, as well as engaging the next generation.
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Your Support Needed to Reopen Critical Access to Trails on Index-Galena Road
Oct 17, 2016
After a decade-long closure, hikers could see access restored to the Index-Galena Road, a critically important access point to popular trails like Cady Ridge, Heybrook Lookout, and many more.
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Road to Artist Point Closed for the Winter Season
Oct 17, 2016
With fresh snow falling near Mount Baker over the weekend, the road to Artist Point is officially closed for the season.
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D.C. Update: House Passes Bill to Increase Volunteer Maintenance on Forest Trails
Oct 14, 2016
The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act could increase volunteerism to maintain 157,000 miles of trails across the nation.
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Serious Storm Forecast: What Washington Hikers Need to Know
Oct 12, 2016
With high winds and heavy rains predicted across the state, hikers should check forecasts and consider their plans carefully before heading out.
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Lost Trails Found: Creating a Sustainable Future for the North Fork Sullivan Trail
Oct 10, 2016
Strong partnerships, trail funding and a lot of hard work in the field means brings one trail in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness come back from the brink.
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Meet the Trail Community: Girl Scouts
Oct 10, 2016
The Girl Scouts empower young women to become people of courage, confidence and character. Anishka Kanjilal and Elena Boyle are two such girls, learning about the importance of nature, trails, and our place in the world.
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Meet the Trail Community: Environmental Educator
Oct 05, 2016
Khavin Debbs has loved being in nature since he was a boy. Now, as an educator with Seattle-based outdoor preschool Tiny Trees, he's helping spark that love in the next generation.
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Then and Now: Hike Planning
Sep 30, 2016
Planning and preparing for a hike was a little different 50 years ago. See how things have changed since the internet has taken over.
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