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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The WTA Bridge Dedicated

Oct 11, 2010

On October 7th, 40 people gathered in King County's Grand Ridge Park for the dedication of the newly-christened "WTA Bridge."

Six State Parks Slated for Mothballing

Oct 07, 2010

To comply with mandated budget cuts, State Parks proposes mothballing six parks, including Squak Mountain, Federation Forest, Fort Ward, Peshastin Pinnacles, Tolmie, and Flaming Geyser.

BPA Powerline Proposal threatens trails in SW Washington

Oct 05, 2010

A new high transmission line could spoil Silver Star Mountain's sweeping views and cut across several proposed non-motorized trails in the Western Yacolt Burn Forest.

Hike & Seek

Oct 04, 2010

Take the kids out for a day of fresh air and fun.

Trip Reporters are Amazing!

Sep 30, 2010

741 hikers filed 1667 trip reports at wta.org this summer.

Sun + Volunteers = Great Day

Sep 28, 2010

On one of the most beautiful Saturdays of the entire hiking season, more than 120 WTA volunteers joined one of seven work parties that celebrated National Public Lands Day.

What's the Future for the Carbon River Road?

Sep 27, 2010

A whopping rockstar success!

Sep 26, 2010

WTA's 7th Annual Hike-a-Thon was a huge success - our 118 participants raised more than $63,500 for trails!

Tips for winning the photo contest

Sep 23, 2010

Pssssst! Here's how to win the Northwest Exposure photography contest.

National Public Lands Day 2010

Sep 22, 2010

Take a day to give back to your public lands through volunteer trail maintenance.

Bear attack prompts caution

Sep 21, 2010

How to stay safe when encountering a bear.

Give Now

Sep 20, 2010

Please help us raise $15,000 by October 31 so that we can keep the momentum going.

Stehekin River Road planning underway

Sep 15, 2010

The National Park Service has released a Draft EIS on a potential reroute of the Stehekin Valley Road at McGregor Meadows.

Give DNR feeback on Funding and Enforcement

Sep 14, 2010

Help DNR shape its 2011 legislative agenda by participating in this week's online forums.

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.