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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Car Camping: Reservations Required

Apr 05, 2012

WTA demystifies the various car campground reservation systems in Washington state.

An $18,872 Tribute to the Trails!

Apr 04, 2012

The Tribute for Trails 2012 calendar raised nearly $19,000 for Washington Trails Association.

Beach Clean Up April 21

Apr 02, 2012

April 21 is the annual Washington Coast Cleanup Day.

Discover Pass: Now Transferable

Mar 30, 2012

Today, Governor Gregoire signed HB 2373, which makes the Discover Pass transferable between two vehicles. An emergency clause in the legislation makes it take effect immediately and makes it retroactive. It also creates a new $50 universally transferable pass.

Whole Foods Market Westlake Supports WTA on April 3rd!

Mar 30, 2012

Give Back to Trails on April 3rd by Shopping at Whole Foods Market Westlake for WTA's Community 5% Day!

Federal Judge Orders Removal Of Green Mountain Lookout

Mar 29, 2012

On March 27, Federal District Judge John Coughenor ordered that the recently restored Green Mountain Lookout be removed.

Hard Hats Off to the Korean Mountaineers

Mar 28, 2012

Hard hats off to the Korean Mountaineers! At a recent work party, seven members of the group received their green hard hats, which are given to volunteers upon their fifth day of work with WTA. No one at WTA can remember a time when so many green hats were presented at a single work party.

WTA Volunteer Vacation Sets Sail

Mar 26, 2012

Washington Trails Association's first Volunteer Vacation of the 2012 season set sail on Saturday for a week on Vendovi Island in the San Juans. It's the first of 26 week-long volunteer trips planned for this year.

Hiking the Curiosity Trail

Mar 22, 2012

A two-part feature, Hiking the Curiosity Trail, is the result of a fascination with the weird and the wacky, as seen from hiking trails in Washington. From petrified trees to a tiny gnome city, we have scoured the state for 16 hikes that showcase the unusual.

Suiattle Road Environmental Assessment Released

Mar 20, 2012

Landslides in 2003 and 2006 have closed 11 miles of the Suiattle River Road (FR 26) to hikers and campers wishing to access the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Now more than 8 years after the road was damaged, an Environmental Assessment has been published, kicking off a 30-day public comment period.

Support Trails when you Shop at REI.com

Mar 20, 2012

When you use a special REI.com link, WTA earns a percentage of your total purchase that we'll put to great use in our trail programs, from maintaining wilderness trails to saving state lands from closing.

New Faces at WTA

Mar 14, 2012

Washington Trails Association welcomes three new staff members to our Seattle office. Alexa Lindauer, Julie Cassata and Lisa Unsoeld-Chang have each joined us in the past month.

A Crossroads for State Parks

Mar 13, 2012

Stacy Czebotar, a Washington State Park ranger for more than six years, had to turn in her badge, say goodbye to her co-workers and let go of a park she loved. She was laid off in late December along with more than 80 others. Find out what you can do to help increase funding for our state parks.

Kid-Friendly Hiking Info at the Click of a Button

Mar 12, 2012

Mount Rainier Backcountry Application Process Begins March 15

Mar 07, 2012

Mount Rainier National Park will be taking applications for backcounty travel March 15-April 1, 2012. This is the best opportunity to select premiere backcountry campsites for the summer and a must for anyone planning to circuit the Wonderland Trail.

Senate Passes Discover Pass Transferability Bill

Mar 06, 2012

Today, the state Senate passed a striking amendment that made changes to the House-passed Discover Pass legislation - inching the transferability bill closer to final passage.

WTA in the Other Washington

Mar 05, 2012

WTA Executive Director Karen Daubert and board member Jeff Chapman visited Washington's congressional delegation in Washington, DC last week, stressing the importance of the Recreation Trails Program and park and forest funding.

Thank You, Congressman Norm Dicks

Mar 02, 2012

The True Essentials for Hiking with Kids

Mar 01, 2012

Pack the Ten Essentials, plus a few more, to ensure your next hike with kids is a winner.

WTA Completes Grand Ridge Boardwalk

Feb 29, 2012

After two years of work, WTA has completed a 600-ft boardwalk at Grand Ridge.

Discover Pass Bill Passes House

Feb 28, 2012

The Discover Pass bill that would allow for transferability between two vehicles, HB 2372, has passed the state House of Representatives.