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
Here you'll find a selection of features and articles from recent issues of Washington Trails. Come back regularly to view what's new. But in order to receive all the useful content and stunning photography, you’ll want to become a WTA member today.
Washington Trails can also be purchased at retail outlets, including bookstores, newsstands and REI stores in Washington and Oregon.
Washington Trails is a grassroots magazine—most of our articles and photos are submitted by volunteers. If you're interested in submitting to our magazine, please read our Contributors' Guidelines.
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Turn Up the Heat
WTA's gear team reviews insulation layers to bring you the best performing down, synthetic down, fleece and soft shells
A Fair Price for Access
WTA examines the user fees proposal put forth by Washington's Department of Natural Resources
Brave New Trails
We go behind the scenery to give hikers the scoop on seven new trails to enjoy in 2011
Getting the Highlights
WTA's new Trail Programs Director learns the ropes
Plan B: Shi-Shi Beach
A winter adventure changes course from the Olympics interior to the Pacifc Coast
Adventure in Patagonia
Take a hike in South America's premiere hiking region
Traveling through Time
Exploring the John Day Fossil Beds in Central Oregon
Hike in to Hart Lake
Spend a fall weekend checking out the trail work WTA youth crews completed between Hart Lake and Lyman Lakes
Pitch These Tents
Innovative approaches to tent details make for lighweight and comfortable backcountry abodes
Signature Trail Projects
A look a ten cool trail projects that WTA is tackling in 2010
Taking Art Outside
Sharpen your kid's nature observation skills by taking the creative arts outdoors
Where the Wildflowers Are
Looking for flowers? Find an abundance of them in these three subalpine meadows
Backpacking Favorites
Three classic backpacking trips in the Olympics, the Goat Rocks and the Glacier Peak Wilderness
Nurture Your Inner Naturalist
Learn how to develop your nature observation skills
Cross a Glacier
How to do it >> Advice and inspiration for a life on ice
