Press Room
WTA's Pressroom is the online resource for members of the media to learn about Washington Trails Association's work, outdoor story ideas, and the latest news from our backcountry trails.
Recent Press Releases
- Washington Trails Association’s New Executive Director is Brian Windrope Mar 17, 2010
- Washington Trails Association (WTA) has hired Brian Windrope as its new executive director. Windrope, who will begin work April 12, will lead the organization in protecting trails and wildlands, maintaining trails, and inspiring hikers of all ages to take to our trails and explore the outdoors.
Recent Press Clips
- Edgewood photog honored in magazine contest Jan 28, 2010
- On the verge of retirement, Edgewood photographer Jeff Goulden has re-sparked an interest in one of his favorite pastimes.
- KUOW's The Conversation: Pay–to–Hike? Jan 26, 2010
- The Department of Natural Resources could close popular trails at Mt. Si, Little Si, Rattlesnake Lake and elsewhere around the state as soon as this spring without additional funding.
- EDITORIAL: Budget cuts shouldn't slash access to DNR trails Jan 19, 2010
- Depending on budget decisions in the state Legislature, Washington residents and out-of-state visitors could lose access to these recreational resources as soon as spring. What a misfortune that would be.
- Budget woes could close Mount Si and other state trails Jan 11, 2010
- More than 20 Washington trails and campgrounds operated by the state Department of Natural Resources would close in March under Gov. Chris Gregoire's supplemental budget, including the popular Mount Si and Little Si trails in King County.
- John Wayne Trail would close under proposed state budget cuts Jan 11, 2010
- The John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Indian Camp Campground northwest of Cle Elum could close this spring as the state Department of Natural Resources figures out how best to deal with the loss of some $278,000 from its budget.
Document Actions
- Email this page
- Print this
- Share
