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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OutdoorsFest - Bringing the Outdoors to You
Sep 13, 2010
This Saturday, September 18, The Mountaineers are holding a fun outdoors-oriented event called OutdoorsFest at their Seattle headquarters in the Sand Point neighborhood.
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WTA Wants to Hear from YOU!
Sep 09, 2010
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Giving at Work
Sep 08, 2010
Workplace giving season is here. Pledge to WTA or EarthShare of Washington through your workplace.
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Lookout Literature
Sep 06, 2010
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Road Closures of Note: Mason Lake and Suiattle
Sep 02, 2010
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And We're Done! (Well, almost...)
Sep 01, 2010
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Celebrating Youth in Action
Aug 31, 2010
This summer WTA's youth volunteers have worked across the state making improvements to trails hikers love.
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North Fork Sauk Trail Closed this Week
Aug 30, 2010
The North Fork Sauk trail is closed from Aug. 31 through Sept. 3.
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Lake Wenatchee State Park Closed
Aug 27, 2010
Lake Wenatchee State Park has been closed until further notice due to issues regarding the safety of the trees in the park.
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Are There Hucks Yet?
Aug 26, 2010
Finding huckleberries this season.
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Trail Funding to be Cut?
Aug 25, 2010
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PCT Section Reopens
Aug 23, 2010
A fire-damaged section of the PCT north of Snoqualmie Pass has been reopened.
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Attention Hungry Hikers!
Aug 19, 2010
Ten cents will be donated to WTA for each reusable grocery bag used at the Westlake Whole Foods through September.
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Hike-a-Thon's Half-way
Aug 18, 2010
Hike-a-Thoners hit the half way point this past weekend. But are they half way to their goals?
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Olympic Fires Close Trails
Aug 17, 2010
Olympic National Park has closed several trails in the southeast corner of the park due to the Mt. Hopper Fire.
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Enter your photos now
Aug 16, 2010
WTA's 8th Annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is accepting entries through October 17th.
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House approves full funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Aug 11, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
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Hall of Fame
Aug 10, 2010
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Hikers, Flex your Muscles
Aug 09, 2010
In this year's Endangered Trails Guide, WTA identified several ways to take action for each hike.
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Forest Fire Season is Here
Aug 05, 2010
Thunderstorms last weekend in Washington and smoke from several large fires in British Columbia have announced the start of forest fire season. These fires, and the threat of new ones, are starting to affect hikers - with burn bans and hazy views.
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Exploring the World of Gear
Aug 04, 2010
WTA's Lace Thornberg blogs from the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show.
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