Washington Trails Magazine
Washington Trails Association publishes a magazine 10 times per year, available to members and on selected newsstands. The website offers selected content.
Washington Trails magazine is the state’s premier hiking
magazine.
In each issue, you’ll find articles on hiking destinations, how-to advice, local 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 hikes from our web site.
Membership in Washington Trails Association provides you with a one-year subscription to Washington Trails, which is published ten times per year. To subscribe, click here.
- Training for the Trail
- Assisting a Blind Hiker
- Field Guide to Trail Structures
- Review: Hiking Socks & Footwear
- Ethnobotany on Trail
Below, you'll find a selection of featured articles from the magazine. But in order to receive all the useful content in the magazine, you’ll want to become a WTA member today.
Washington Trails magazine can also be purchased at retail outlets, including bookstores, newsstands and REI stores in Washington and Oregon.
If you've wanted to become a member of WTA and receive 10 great issues of Washington Trails, there's no time like the present! May is WTA's membership drive. Find out how you can win cool gear prizes throughout the month here.
A Field Guide to Trail Structures
How to identify common species of trail structures on your next hike
The Quest for a Lake
After seeing a photo on WTA's website, a hiker seeks a lake in British Columbia
Peak Conditioning
Get yourself in shape so your next hike is a breeze
Boys Discover Hiking
Seattle YBOYS program introduces boys to the wonders of the outdoors
Day Hiking Sun Valley
Sun Valley Idaho makes a great base for day hikes--and it's closer than you might think.
Hiking with Dogs
Tips, stories, etiquette and regulations for taking your canine companion on the trail.
Cool Shades
Six stylish sets of sunglasses to keep your eyes protected on the trail.
Sobriety, One Step at a Time
Outdoor 12-step recovery club has been helping people with addiction for 16 years
A Grand Traverse
New Zealand's Grand Traverse Track offers stunning scenery
All-Season Jackets
Three jackets to keep you warm and toasty in all four seasons
The Forest For the Trees
Hiking in a forest ecosystem reveals more than just trees: an intricate web of interdependent nature.
A Critter Returns
Fishers return to the Olympics, and martens can be spotted now
Digital Cameras
Nine lightweight digital cameras well-suited for the trail.
Le Tour de Mont Blanc
Northwest hikers tackle a 6-day trek around Europe's highest peak.
Getting More from Sno-Park Passes
Now that passes are going up, how to get more for your money.
Mountain Frogs
A brief guide to the fascinating frogs of the Cascades and Olympics.
Escaping Gray Skies on the Klickitat
Hike or Bike a rails-to-trails gem in Southwest Washington
