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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Hiker Headlines: Federal Advocacy, Closed Trails, Drought and Ferry County
Jun 13, 2019
It's June 13. WTA has been in the other Washington. A number of toilets are closed at trailheads in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It's really, really dry out on the Olympic Peninsula. And Ferry County is making the most of the recreation economy.
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Three State Recreation Organizations Advocate Together for Trails in D.C.
Jun 12, 2019
Last week, WTA’s advocacy director Andrea Imler journeyed to the other Washington with leaders of two other local outdoor recreation organizations, Back Country Horsemen of Washington and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to speak up in support of public lands and trails.
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Sharing a Love for Nature Through WTA
Jun 12, 2019
WTA member Maggie Oliver passes on the values of conservation to her students.
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Lost Trails Youth Corps: Tackling Backcountry Trails with Teamwork
Jun 12, 2019
This June, an all-star crew of 10 hardworking teens will embark on a 5-week long trail maintenance and leadership development journey thanks to the continuation of our partnership with the Northwest Youth Corps (NYC).
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Making Trails and Mentoring Leaders at Little Mountain Park
Jun 11, 2019
Partnerships and mentoring are making this Mount Vernon trail system stronger.
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Trails Rebooted Hits the Ground Running
Jun 11, 2019
While WTA’s Trails Rebooted campaign officially launched last month, we’ve been hard at work since early 2019. And we’re excited to share some of our early successes with you!
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Hiker Headlines: Lots of Trail Work, Lots of Smoke, Free Days and More
Jun 06, 2019
It’s June 6. WTA volunteers gave back to trails in a big way on National Trails Day. A large fire has meant terrible air quality in Eastern Washington. A emergency drill is planned out at the Big Four Ice Caves. This weekend, lots of public lands won't require a pass to park. And avalanche forecasting season is over, but snow lingers in the high country.
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Rebooting Washington's Trails on National Trails Day
Jun 05, 2019
WTA's delivering on our goal to support Washington's trails at every turn.
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The Dog Divide — It's a Ruff Issue to Tame
Jun 03, 2019
Whether you hike with dogs or not, we all share the trail. We need to try to consider other perspectives.
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7 Tips for Joyful Hiking with Kids
May 31, 2019
Lessons from a parent who's been there.
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Hiker Headlines: National Trails Day, Unlikely Hikers, Climate Crisis, So Much Hiking
May 30, 2019
It's May 30. This weekend, we celebrate National Trails Day. State Parks will be free Saturday. The New York Times told the story of folks working to expand the narrative around who is a hiker. The climate crisis will be visible to people visiting national parks this summer. And you all have been doing so much hiking! Here's some hiker news you may have missed while out on trail.
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The Best Post-Hike Burgers in Washington
May 30, 2019
It's #NationalBurgerDay — and nothing makes a burger taste better than pairing it with a great hike!
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Fourth Graders, Fifth Graders and Fun: WTA Youth Ambassador Leads Classroom Hikes
May 23, 2019
The Youth Ambassador Program gives leadership training opportunities to teens, who use their skills to plan trails-related projects in their own communities.
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