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.

Desert Hikes book

 

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.

Child hikes to a lake

Photo by Deborah Davis.

Coal Creek Falls

Coal Creek Falls, by Andrew Engelson.

Lord Hill Prk

Fox Glove at Lord Hill Regional Park. By Eelpi.

Features

 

Cooking near Rainier

Photo by Dave Schiefelbein.

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.

XXX Root Beer

 

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Hunting for game birds. Photo courtesy of Andy Walgamott.

Hunting for game birds. Photo courtesy of Andy Walgamott.