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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Southwest tools find new home
Feb 10, 2011
The southwest tool locker is moving to a bigger, better location to accommodate all the additional gear that has been added as the program has grown.
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Hikers in Olympia Today, Lobbying to Keep State Lands Open
Feb 09, 2011
Nearly one hundred hikers are in the state capitol for Hiker Lobby Day, organized by Washington Trails Association. After a morning issue briefing and training session, hikers will spend the afternoon meeting with their state representatives and senators, urging their support for state recreation lands.
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Backpacking + Trail Work = BCRT
Feb 05, 2011
Do you enjoy backpacking and would like to give back to the trails you hike? If so, a WTA Backcountry Response Team (BCRT) is the way to go. Preview the schedule now. Sign-ups begin Monday, February 7 at 10am.
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Spend Spring Break with WTA
Feb 03, 2011
Youth have several opportunities to get on trail with WTA over spring break.
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Opportunities for teens to get outside
Feb 02, 2011
Teen volunteer opportunities this summer
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Multi-Agency User Fee Bill is Now Official
Feb 01, 2011
Proposed legislation would establish a recreation pass that would cover State Park, DNR and Department of Fish and Wildlife recreation lands. Users would be subject to $10/car day pass or a $30 annual pass.
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Preview WTA's Volunteer Vacations
Jan 31, 2011
We have 29 Volunteer Vacations scheduled for 2011 and is now ready to preview. Sign ups begin Monday, February 7th at 10am. Veterans will tell you that you should be in front of your computer at that time to guarantee a spot on your desired trip.
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Making Progress, Thanks to You
Jan 28, 2011
Olympia is listening! A new proposal being floated would establish a combined DNR-DFW-State Parks recreation pass that would be on a per car (not per person) basis.
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Registration for 2011 Trail Skills College is open!
Jan 25, 2011
WTA is helping to sponsor the Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College in partnership with the Pacific Crest Trail Association and the U.S. Forest Service. The free event provides hands-on-training for volunteers in all aspects of trail maintenance and construction.
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Put a Spring in Our Step. Suggest a Hike.
Jan 19, 2011
Suggest a hike for WTA's March/April magazine.
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Klickitat Trail gets vital link
Jan 13, 2011
Washington State Parks has completed decking on the Klickitat Trail in the Columbia River Gorge, giving hikers one more reason to take this excellent winter hike.
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WTA is hiring seasonal field staff
Jan 12, 2011
Spend the summer with WTA trail crews
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No Fees for National Parks on Seventeen Days in 2011
Jan 11, 2011
The National Park Service will waive admission fees on 17 dates in 2011. That savings is $15 per carload for folks visiting Mount Rainier of Olympic National Parks on these days.
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The 2011 Legislative Session Commences!
Jan 10, 2011
This year, the legislature will be deliberating over some bills that impact hikers - from a $10/person/day fee for hikers on DNR lands to a bill that would merge natural resource agencies to a potential increase in funds from the NOVA program
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We're Moving!
Jan 07, 2011
Washington Trails Association is moving. As of January 8, 2011 our new address is 705 Second Ave. Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104. Our phone, fax and emails will remain the same. The main phone number is 206-625-1367.
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Learn Wilderness First Aid in 2011
Jan 05, 2011
Take a Wilderness First Aid course and learn what to do when you are beyond the reach of ambulances and paramedics.
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New Year's Resolutions for Hikers
Dec 31, 2010
Resolve to hike in 2011.
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Hikers Face Tough Legislative Session
Dec 30, 2010
Issues that WTA will grapple with during the 2011 Legislative Session: users fees for DNR and Fish and Wildlife Lands, funding for State Parks, agency consolidation.
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Photo Contest winners debut in new Photo Gallery
Dec 28, 2010
WTA unveils the 16 winners of the 2010 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest on its brand new Photo Gallery.
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Where We Hiked: Dec. 20 - 26
Dec 27, 2010
A summary of trip reports submitted by hikers on the WTA website, Dec 20 - 26, 2010.
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Do You Have a Vehicle to Donate?
Dec 22, 2010
WTA's trusty Subaru has blown its head gasket. Do you have a vehicle to donate to the Trail Maintenance department?
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