Washington Trails Magazine
Washington Trails is the state’s premier hiking magazine.
In each issue, you’ll find articles on hiking destinations, how-to advice, native flora and fauna, hiking news and what’s new at Washington Trails Association. Each month you'll also find stunning photos and a selection of great hiking suggestions.
Membership in Washington Trails Association provides you with a one-year subscription to Washington Trails, which is published six times per year.
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- Summer Wildflower Guide & Hikes
- Where to Camp & Hike
- Northwest Weekend: Coulee Country
- Create the Ultimate Basecamp
- Owls on Trails
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Seeking Flowers
A plant geek's trek to the high meadows of Olympic National Park
Backcountry Response Teams
WTA's BCRT trips take trail work deeper into wilderness
Hiking the Entiat
WTA's guide to a magnificent and threatened region
Do-It-All Packs
Three multi-purpose packs for day hikes or overnight trips
Easy Alpine Highs
The best short hikes to get your fix of alpine high country
How to Hike With Poles
Take a load off your legs with a pair of hiking poles
Youth in the Outdoors
In a special section of Washington Trails, we offer tips and inspiration to get young people in the outdoors.
Red Rock, Blue Skies
A springtime escape to Sedona, Arizona, for red rock and vortexes
Deep in the Canyons
Utah's Paria Canyon offers a trek into amazing slot canyons
Pulaskis and Borscht
A WTA member's excellent adventure building trails in Siberia
Joys of High Camp
Scottish Lakes High Camp is a skier's and hiker's paradise
Another Fun Year for Trail Work
WTA volunteers donated over 80,000 hours of trail work across the state
Washington Trails 2008 Gift Guide
Your guide to great gifts for the special hikers in your life.
Rails to Trails
Taking the train to hikes and a backcountry lodge in Montana's Glacier National Park
On the Alert
Douglas squirrels, those noisy seed collectors of the deep forest.
A Path in the Woods
Trail standards differ, depending on users and landscape.
Summits in the Gorge
Four hikes in the Columbia Gorge to get you out on the trails this fall and winter.
Bus + Bike + Hike
A summer spent getting to trailheads by transit and mountain bike
Autumn Hikes
The pleasures of hiking during the turn of seasons
