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Our Work
- Explore Our Work
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Trails for Everyone
- Amplifying Voices Across Our Community
- Breaking Down Barriers to Getting Outside
- Progress Report and What’s Next: WTA’s Work Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- WTA Partners Working Toward a More Just Future — Learn More and Support Their Work
- Learn More About Racial and Social Justice
- Emerging Leaders Program
- Are Permit Lotteries Fair?
- More Emerging Leaders Program stories
- The Trail Next Door
- Trails Rebooted
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Lost Trails Found
- Pacific Northwest Trail and the Recreation Economy
- Regaining Access to the Pacific Crest Trail
- Photos
- The Big-Picture Approach to Saving Our Trails
- Clearing a Path to Angry Mountain
- Making More Time in Nature Possible
- Recovering Trails in the Entiat
- Putting Lost Trails Back on the Map
- Building Partnerships on Lost Trails
- Advocating for Federal Trail Funding
- Lost Trails Found: Pasayten Boundary Trail - Multimedia Map Feature
- The Right Tool for the Right Job
- How WTA’s behind-the-scenes work elevates our backcountry trail maintenance
- Connecting the Next Generation
- About Us
- Careers
- WTA’s Commitment to Stand Against Racism
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Go Outside
- Overview
- Hike Finder Map
- Hiking Guide
- Trip Reports
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Trail Smarts
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- Ten Essentials
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- Backcountry Kitchen
- Nature on Trail
- Hiking with Dogs in Washington: 5 Things You Need to Know
- Gear
- Practice Leave No Trace on Trail and in Camp
- Right-of-Way On Trail
- Essential Repellent
- Hiking Maps and Why You Need Them
- How to Handle Medical Mishaps
- How to Navigate Water Crossings: Fording Rivers, Streams and Creeks Safely
- How to build a hiker's first aid kit
- Early Summer Hiking Safety Tips
- Modern Navigation Essentials
- The Hiker's Guide to Search and Rescue
- Hiking with Dogs
- A Guide to Washington's Hiking Jargon
- Summer, Sun and Sweat: A Guide to Keeping it Cool
- How to Research Lesser-Traveled Trails
- Lay of the Land: 11 Essential Things to Know about Hiking in Washington
- 3 Tips for Planning a Group Hiking Trip
- Day Hike Packing List
- Snakes and Hiking: 5 Tips to Stay Safe & Have Fun
- Where to Pitch Your Tent: Backcountry Campsite Tips
- How to Stay Cozy When You Camp in Your Car
- How To Plan a Romantic Hike
- What to Wear on a Winter Hike
- Tips for Winter Car Camping
- Phone Cameras for the Trail: Pros and Cons
- Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe on Trail
- Tips for Using an Emergency Beacon in the Backcountry
- How to Swim Safely in Cold Water Lakes
- How to Choose a Backpack
- Tips for Deepening Your Connection to Nature Through Photography
- Sun Protection While Hiking: Sunscreen, UV Protective Clothing & More
- Know Where You're Hiking: A Guide to Public Land in Washington State
- How to Turn Your Hiking Photos into Something Tangible
- How to Think Ahead for Safer Hiking
- How to Recycle Your Hiking Gear
- How to Choose Your Traction
- How to Choose Footwear for Hiking
- Photography and the Future of Trails
- Nice People, Nice Hikes
- How to Use Journaling to Connect with Nature — and Yourself
- Care for Your Feet: How to Prevent and Treat Injuries on Trail
- How to Capture the Beauty of Eastern Washington in Photos
- Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping Pads
- Don’t Miss the Shot: Tips for Capturing Spontaneous Outdoor Photos
- Multipurpose Gear: Rethink Your Backpacking Basics
- 8 Tech Tools That Make Hiking Better
- Hiking Games: Pass the Time on Trail or in Camp
- Improve Your Winter Hiking Experience
- Featured Trip Reports
- How to Recommend a Hike to Friends
- What You Need to Know about How to Pick and Use Your Stove
- What's that Mushroom? Appreciating the Wide World of Fungi at Your Feet
- The Overquilt: Stay Warm and Protect Your Gear During Cold, Wet Nights
- From Awe to Ahhhh: The stages of getting comfortable on trail
- How we hike matters: 4 good reasons why staying on trail helps trails and public lands
- A hiker's guide to drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- Looking upward: How to stargaze without leaving a trace
- Passes and Permits
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- Youth Programs
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Get Involved
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Volunteer
- Find a Trail Work Party
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- Frequently Asked Questions about Trail Work Parties
- Frequently Asked Questions about Packing Facility Work Parties
- Group Volunteer Opportunities
- Ways to Volunteer on Trail
- Images for Work Party Agendas
- Ways to Volunteer on Trail
- How to Prepare For and Go On a WTA Backcountry Trip
- Bring These Comforts on Your Next Backcountry Trip
- Five Tips from WTA for Gourmet Meals in the Backcountry
- WTA Volunteer Code of Conduct
- Volunteer Profiles
- Lend a Hand: Where WTA Needs Volunteers Now
- Resourcefulness, empowerment and cookies: Charlie Romine's lasting impact at WTA
- Rock Wall of Fame
- Community and generosity: WTA volunteers are amazing
- Backcountry Trips with WTA: How to Choose a Trip and Sign Up
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Take Action
- Building a Recreation Movement
- Improving Access to the Outdoors
- Protecting Lands & Trails: Funding, Conservation and Policy
- Action Center
- Advocacy Toolkit
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- Increasing Trail Funding
- Improving Trail Experiences
- Advocacy in the Blog
- Washington's State Lands Need Your Help. Email Your Lawmakers Now
- Contact Lawmakers
- Example Letter: Speak Up for Mountain Loop Trails
- Pledge to Pick Up & Pack It Out
- Thank a Ranger!
- Give the Gift of Gear
- Share Why Trails Matter to You with Your Elected Officials
- Save LWCF!
- Victory! Thank Congress for Passing a Historic Win for Public Lands
- Stand Up for Your State Lands
- Victory! Thank Rep. Strom Peterson for championing Public Lands Day
- Take Action: Write About Road Conditions!
- Take action: hike a new trail!
- Take Action for Washington Trails Day
- Speak up now. Preserve public involvement.
- Say Yes To Trails
- Some Wins for Outdoor Recreation in the State Budget
- Vote for Trails
- Hiker Rally Day FAQs
- Washington Trails Day
- How You Can Shape the Future of Trails
- Hiker Rally Day 2025
- Thank you for helping our national forests! Do even more.
- Eroding access to our public lands
- Join Trail Action Network
- Thank you for being ready to speak up
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