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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1-2-3 Hike-a-Thon!
Aug 02, 2010
Hike-a-Thon has officially begun, and it's not to late to register or sponsor.
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Girl Dies at Ice Caves
Aug 01, 2010
On Saturday, a chunk of ice fell from the Big Four Ice Caves and killed an eleven year-old girl.
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Avid climber perishes on Mount Rainier
Jul 29, 2010
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August Mountain Loop Road Closures
Jul 28, 2010
If you're planning a hike along the Mountain Loop Highway in August, you'll want to consult this guide to closures along the highway.
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Board changes at WTA
Jul 27, 2010
New officers and new directors have been elected to the WTA Board.
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Why I leash my dog
Jul 22, 2010
Why I leash my dog while hiking.
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Wild Eating
Jul 16, 2010
Foraging will be a theme of the next Washington Trails magazine.
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Where the Wildflowers Are
Jul 15, 2010
Most hikes in the Cascades and Olympics have some flowers to enjoy, but where
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WTA Surpasses 10,000 Facebook Fans
Jul 13, 2010
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REI Grant Benefits Trails
Jul 12, 2010
WTA has been awarded a $20,000 grant from REI.
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Public meetings on state budget
Jul 10, 2010
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Beat the heat on these hikes
Jul 08, 2010
Unusually high temperatures in Washington state have hikers running for shade! Here are some ideas for beating the heat.
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America's Great Outdoors session draws crowd
Jul 07, 2010
The recent Seattle episode of the America's Great Outdoors listening sessions filled the auditorium at Franklin High School before breaking out into classrooms for small group input.
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Hiker Deaths Prompt Caution
Jul 02, 2010
Two hiker deaths in as many weeks provide a sobering reminder to exercise caution while hiking trails.
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White Chuck Road Closed
Jul 02, 2010
White Chuck Road Closed June 28 to Sept. 1, 2010.
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Ready, set, Hike-a-Thon!
Jul 01, 2010
WTA’s 7th Annual Hike-a-Thon is now open and taking participants!
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Where to Go this Weekend
Jun 30, 2010
How to maximize the sun and minimize the snow this 4th of July weekend.
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DOUBLE your impact!
Jun 29, 2010
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Snoqualmie Pass Interpretive Walks
Jun 28, 2010
Take a walk with a ranger on weekends this summer at Snoqualmie Pass.
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Help Shape the Future of Our Trails
Jun 25, 2010
The Department of Interior is holding a series of listening sessions across the country. Seattle's listening session will be held on July 1 from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm at Franklin High School in Seattle.
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The Great Outdoors Is Still Calling
Jun 23, 2010
TrailsFest is taking a hiatus this summer.
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