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 Omnibus Lands Bill: What's in it for Washington?

Feb 12, 2009

The Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 was passed by the Senate in January. The 71-21 vote was a bipartisan victory for one of the largest public lands bills ever. A vote is expected in the House any day. The bill ties together some 160 separate proposals from across the country. But what's in it for Washington State?

Hiking the Beach in Winter

Feb 06, 2009

WTA visits the other Washington

Feb 05, 2009

Meeting Lawmakers

Jan 29, 2009

Tree Mortality Rates Double in the Pacific Northwest

Jan 28, 2009

According to a report published in the latest issue of Science, mortality rates in seemingly healthy conifer stands in the western United States and southern British Columbia have doubled in the past several decades, and often, new trees aren't replacing dying ones.

Young Hunters Should be With an Adult

Jan 26, 2009

Washington Trails Receive Federal Funds

Jan 26, 2009

Thanks to an influx of special funds appropriated by Congress as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program in September of 2008, the Forest Service can begin work this year on repairing storm-damaged trails, roads and bridges within the Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest and the Olympic National Forest.

Stimulus for Trails and Recreation

Jan 21, 2009

Today, all eyes are on Washington (D.C., that is) and the new Obama administration. Of course, the Obama team has been busy long before the inauguration--especially on the the gigantic federal stimulus bill