Photos
Point of Arches
Hike #122 in Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula by Craig Romano - Point of Arches on Shi Shi Beach. Photo by Inge Johnnson.
White Bluffs
The White Bluffs of the Hanford Reach (South) is #47 in the Best Desert Hikes book by Alan Bauer & Dan Nelson - WTA's favorite spring hiking book. Photo by Kim Brown.
Dosewallips River
The Dosewallips River Road washed out in 2002 and has yet to be rebuilt. We think it is important to get hikers out to take a look at the washout and the road. Photo by Bob and Barb.
Summer Blossom
The Summer Blossom Trail is a stunning ridge ramble, replete with views of the Sawtooth Mountains and lush wildflower meadows. It is one of the few non-motorized trails in a roadless area heavily impacted by dirtbike use.
Juniper Ridge
Juniper Ridge rewards hikers willing to put up with motorcycle ruts. The ridge trail is set in the Dark Divide Roadless Area, which deserves permanent protection.
Gee Point
Gee Point is a lovely hike in a little-known corner of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, known as the Finney Block. The future of the Finney Block is uncertain, and we want to make certain that hikers know about it and can respond to protect it.
Andrew's Creek
This photo was taken in 2001, after fires ravaged the Andrews Creek drainage. A special appropriation helped rebuild the trail, and hikers will now be able to experience wilderness as it recovers from fire damage while learning about the burden that firefighting places on the recreation budget.
Exploring nature
Spending time outdoors with youth is an opportunity to make memories, develop a connection to the natural world, and see wildlife up close in their natural habitat. Photo courtesy of Joan Burton.
Rattlesnake Ledges Trail view
The view from the top of the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail, by Trekkers C & H.
Grocery Store
Asian specialty stores (such as Seattle's Uwajimaya) offer a wide array of light-weight and dried ingredients that add variety to your backpacking meals.
Freeze Dried Food
Prepackaged meals are easy to prepare, weight little and are quick to clean up. They aren't cheap, however, and quality varies.
Hunting for game birds. Photo courtesy of Andy Walgamott.
Hunting for game birds. Photo courtesy of Andy Walgamott.
Setting Up Camp
Helping set up the tent during a camping trip. Camping is a great way to introduce kids to outdoor adventures. Photo by Joanie Robertson.
Snowshoe Mt. Rainier
Be prepared out there in the winter! Carry the Ten Essentials and winter survival gear in your backpack when snowshoeing and hiking. Photo by Mike Beeman.
Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp
The search for a reliable headlamp - The Petzl Tikka Plus 2 comes well-reviewed.
Heart shaped tarn
Heart-shaped pool near Stillaguamish Peak off the Perry Creek trail. Photo by Keith Hoffman.
Northwest Forest Pass
The Northwest Forest Pass provides access to hundreds of Forest Service trailheads in Washington and Oregon. It costs $30 and is good for one year from the date of purchase.
Interagency Annual Pass
The Interagency Annual Pass gets you in to most federal recreation sites nationwide, including national parks, national wildilfe refuges and monuments and USFS trailheads. It costs $80 and is good for one year. An add-on for Oregon State Parks is an additional $20.
Interagency Senior Pass
The best deal there is! People 62 and older are eligible to purchase a $10 lifetime pass that provides access to all federal fee sites.
Sun Top snow
Dark skies threaten a sunny day on Sun Top Mountain. Know when to turn back. Photo by Hikingqueen.
Snow Lake snowy
The scene on November 5, 2008 on the Snow Lake trail. Trails become obscured under fresh powder, making route-finding difficult. And trails like Snow Lake become dangerous in winter due to avalanche slopes. Photo by terpene.
Duckabush rain hiker
Don't get caught out in the rain or snow without adequate layers or raingear. Photo by Midge.
Panorama Point Snowshoe. Photo by Bev.
A snowshoer enjoys a beautiful winter day on the Panorama Point Snowshoe. Photo by Bev.
Surprise Lake snowshoe 340
Ice and snow create odd and beautiful formations along the Surprise Lake trail. Photo by cascade dreams.
Mountain Storm Image
Storm rolls in as hiker approaches summit. Photo taken by flickr account user djbones.
Quinzee - photo by Julie Reimer
A Quinzee (shown above) is sure to be a cozy home here in Washington! Photo taken by Julie Reimer.
fording a river
Hiker demonstrates one technique used to ford a river while remaining dry. Photo taken by Schiefelbein.
Dehydrating Hummus
Dehydrating hummus is just one easy way to add tasty, inexpensive foods to your next backpacking trip.
Dehydrating Chili
Chili right after being rehydrated in camp. Chili is a simple way to start dehydrating.
Dehydrating Chili
Chili right after being rehydrated in camp. Chili is a simple way to start dehydrating.
Dehydrating Chili
Chili right after being rehydrated in camp. Chili is a simple way to start dehydrating.
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