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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Guided Snowshoe Treks at the passes

Dec 09, 2010

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest is offering guided snowshoe treks at Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass this winter.

Middle Fork Road to be Paved?

Dec 07, 2010

Could the notoriously potholed Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road be paved? Find out more tonight from 5-7pm at an open house at the Snoqualmie Ranger Station in North Bend.

Where We Hiked: Nov 29-Dec 5

Dec 06, 2010

Where We Hiked is Monday round-up of trip reports filed by hikers like you on wta.org. Browse trip reports for the latest trail conditions, hike ideas, and terrific photography of Washington's wild places. This week, we highlight the new trail to Mt. Tenerife / Kamikaze Falls, Heybrook Lookout, and Big Creek and Mount Ellinor.

2011 Trail Running Calendar to Benefit WTA

Dec 05, 2010

Proceeds from the 2011 Tribute to the Trails calendar benefits WTA.

Passes Closed for Winter

Dec 02, 2010

Cayuse (SR 123) and Chinook (SR 410) Passes and the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) have all closed for the winter. The Mountain Loop Highway is at least temporarily closed between Deer Creek and Barlow Pass.

Does your company match volunteer hours?

Nov 29, 2010

More employers are recognizing hard earned hours spent on trail with matching gifts to WTA!

Hikes for Turkey Day Recovery

Nov 26, 2010

To burn off those Thanksgiving calories - and spend some quality time with friends and family - take advantage of the long holiday weekend and go for a hike!

100,000 HOURS!!!

Nov 23, 2010

Amazing! WTA's volunteer trail maintenance program surpassed 100,000 hours for the first time ever.

Snow Play

Nov 20, 2010

WTA has debuted a new winter recreation section of its website.

Dosewallips River Road Washout FEIS released

Nov 18, 2010

The Olympic National Forest has released a final EIS on re-routing the Dosewallips River Road.

War of the Sno-Parks

Nov 17, 2010

Washington and Oregon tussle over a 30-year reciprocal agreement to honor Sno-Parks passes.

Hikers to See More User Fees

Nov 11, 2010

State land management agencies are proposing legislation to authorize steep user fees for recreationists on Department of Natural Resource lands, including one of the state's most popular trails, Mount Si. These lands need stable, sustainable sources of funding, and a reasonable user fee system is a good approach. Is $10 per person per day to hike Mount Si "reasonable?" What do you think?

Rusty Thompson wins National Wilderness Award

Nov 04, 2010

National Parks in Color

Nov 02, 2010

Love your National Parks? See them like you've never seen them before -- in downtown Seattle. The National Parks in Washington State is a fine-art exhibition of 42 large photographs displaying perspectives of National Park Service units in Washington State, currently exhibited at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. The exhibit is presented by seven resident professional nature photographers renowned for capturing exceptional views of the natural world.

Your Suggestions, Please

Oct 28, 2010

Suggest January & February hikes for Washington Trails Magazine.

One Hiker's Journey

Oct 27, 2010

Roger Bischoff hiked all 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Seattle, threw a party to auction off photos, and donated the proceeds to WTA.

Welcome Mike Stenger

Oct 26, 2010

Mike Stenger is Washington Trails Association's new Trail Programs Director.

Hiker Missing at Lake Ingalls

Oct 25, 2010

A woman from Tacoma was day-hiking alone on the Lake Ingalls Saturday, but failed to return. Search crews are racing to find her.

Hikers, Hunters, and Trip Reports

Oct 21, 2010

Mountain Goat Fatally Attacks Hiker in Olympics

Oct 17, 2010

An aggressive mountain goat attacked Bob Boardman of Port Angeles near Olympic National Park’s Klahhane Ridge on Saturday, October 17. Boardman died within hours from his injuries. We at WTA are incredibly saddened by this news, and our hearts go out to Bob, his friends, and his family.

Photo Contest Deadline Sunday

Oct 11, 2010

Photographers have until midnight October 17, 2010 to submit photos to WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest.