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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Two Arrested at Mount Rainier

Aug 23, 2011

Two people were arrested Sunday morning in Mount Rainier National Park after a car prowl at Crystal Lakes trailhead.

What to do About Aggressive Mountain Goats?

Aug 18, 2011

Last October, Bob Boardman was hiking at Klahhane Ridge in Olympic National Park with his wife and a friend. It was a trail he hiked often, and on that trail, he regularly saw mountain goats, introduced to Washington's Olympic Mountains in the 1920s.

Post Game Recap: Seattle Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville Forest Planning Meeting

Aug 17, 2011

On Saturday, August 13, 70 people turned out in Seattle to gather information about the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests' efforts to rewrite their forest plans. WTA Advocacy Director learned some interesting things about how the agency plans to address wilderness and the backlog of trail maintenance projects.

Submit your photos now to Northwest Exposure - WTA's photo contest

Aug 16, 2011

Washington Trails Association's ninth annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is accepting entries August 15-October 10, 2011.

Avoiding Car Break-ins

Aug 15, 2011

A WTA staffer had several items stolen from a car at Mount Rainier trailhead last weekend. WTA has included some tips to help prevent your valuables from being stolen.

Working for WTA

Aug 11, 2011

Development Intern, Jake Stickland, reflects on working the past four months for WTA.

Hike-a-Thon Adventures with a Toddler

Aug 10, 2011

Susan Elderkin's Hike-a-Thon began this past weekend with four hikes and...six miles hiked. She shares her tips for hiking with kids under 5 and her experiences on trail.

The World Belongs To Those Who Show Up

Aug 09, 2011

The Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests are holding a public meeting at the Seattle Mountaineers this Saturday, August 13, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. The event will be followed by a community cookout, sponsored by The Mountaineers, The Sierra Club, WTA, Conservation Northwest and Washington Wilderness Coalition.

The Glacier Basin Trail is Finished

Aug 03, 2011

Four hundred volunteers, 151 days of work parties, 17,450 hours of labor - and now a new Glacier Basin trail to transport hikers to Glacier Basin, one of the most popular hiking destinations in Mount Rainier National Park.

Day One, Six Miles Done

Aug 01, 2011

WTA's annual Hike-a-Thon has commenced.

Forest Service Closes Illegally Constructed Trail in the Columbia River Gorge

Jul 29, 2011

A user-built trail in the Columbia River Gorge again draws the attention of the Forest Service.

Summer Starts Monday at 5:30 am

Jul 28, 2011

WTA's Hike-a-Thon begins Monday at 5:30am with a hike up Tiger Mountain.

Weekend Hiking Wrap-Up

Jul 25, 2011

At last! A gorgeous sunny weekend to savor. And many of you did. More than 100 Trip Reports have come in from the past three days, expounding upon pretty wildflowers, new destinations emerging from the snow, and plenty of blood-sucking mosquitoes.

Participate in Hike-a-Thon and Win Great Prizes

Jul 22, 2011

Supporting WTA is #1 to participate in Hike-a-Thon. Great prizes are #2.

Spotlight on on Mount Baker

Jul 21, 2011

When you volunteer in the Mount Baker District, you'll join a community of fun-loving volunteers who come from Bellingham, Everett, and Seattle. They come for the scenery, sure. They also come for the camaraderie. Some come back again and again to work with WTA's chief Northwest Washington crew leader, Arlen Bogaards. And a few come because they feel a strong connection to the Mount Baker area.

Cairn Stories - Have One?

Jul 19, 2011

David B. Williams is writing a new book for The Mountaineers Books about cairns and is looking for vignettes to include. Do you have a notable experience with cairns?

Okanogan-Wenatchee and Colville National Forests take the next step

Jul 18, 2011

The Okanogan-Wenatchee-Colville National Forests have recently released a Proposed Action - the first step in establishing a new Forest Plan that will govern activities for the next 15 years. This is the best time for hikers to be involved in the process.

Inside WTA's Midsummer Magazine

Jul 15, 2011

Fourteen Hundred New Members!

Jul 12, 2011

WTA's spring membership campaign welcomed more than 1400 new members and the Seattle Foundation's BigGive raised more than $22,000 for WTA. Thank you!

New Trails in Wild Sky?

Jul 11, 2011

The newly-minted Wild Sky Wilderness has a trails plan for new hiking trails. It's open for public comment until October 1, 2011.

Where to Go Hiking - Right Now

Jul 07, 2011

With snow lingering in the mountains, where's a hiker to go? WTA has put together a list of ten hikes that are accessible right now. And what's more, they're really great destinations.