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.
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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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The Best of the Test
Gear in the long term: what happens after the reviews are written
Know Your Cones
Think you know your volcanoes? Check your knowledge against these profiles of Washington's beg cones. From north to south...
Mount St. Helens
A look at the mountain on the thirtieth anniversary of its May 18, 1980 eruption
Viewing The Handiwork of Glaciers
Selection of wonderful examples of the handiwork of glaciers for hikers to find all through our Cascade and Olympic Mountains.
Explore the Gorge, Again
The Columbia River Gorge with waterfalls, wildflowers, cool rocks and grand views, you'll be back soon
Hydration Bladders
Staying hydrated is important! Here, we compare four new hydration bladders. Find out which ones pass the "leak test."
Day Hikes and Cheap Sleeps
Great hikes in the Methow, on the Olympic Peninsula, and near Mount Adams, plus some bed and breakfasts that are a great value.
A Hiker's Garden
Never lose a day of hiking to yard work! A few tips to make gardening easy.
Exploring Washington's Geology
Read this piece and next time you hit the trail you'll know more about the geologic forces that give us such great scenery.
Altimeter Review
A survey of four new models that highlight the range of options available to you.
Introducing WTA's Cross-Cut Saw Club
Read about a handful of volunteers who have made a second-career out of volunteer trail-building.
Escape to Maui
Discover many ways to commune with nature on Maui.
NW Exposure 2009
All the winning images from WTA's annual photography contest, plus a few more of our favorite photographs submitted by WTA members.
WTA's Advocacy Agenda 2010
A look at the top issues that WTA will address in order to serve hikers
Snowshoe Mount Baker
Take a trip to Artist Point and spend a night on the snow.
Hiking in Norway's Jotunheimen National Park
A nine-day tour of this magnificent national park.
Top Ten For Trails - Amazing Volunteers
WTA benefits from great member and volunteer support. Here are ten of this year's stand-out stories.
