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'Green' teams stay true to Earth Day's roots - Apr 23, 2008 - USA Today

Earth Day celebrants fixed trails, picked up trash and talked recycling at parks, workplaces and schools across the nation Tuesday, the 38th anniversary of the environmental holiday.

Mailbox Peak Feeling the Pressure - Apr 10, 2008 - Snoqualmie Valley Record

Damp April weather didn't stop a crew of two dozen volunteers from helping to give one of the Puget Sound area's most challenging day hikes, Mailbox Peak near North Bend, a long-overdue facelift on Friday, April 4.

End of winter doesn’t mean end of snow dangers - Apr 04, 2008 - The Bellingham Herald

Preparation still key before heading out on trails

Fixing up the Trail — Washington Trails Association looking for volunteers to repair NCW trails - Mar 04, 2008 - Wenatchee World

Lively conversation around a crackling campfire by night. A week of exercise in the great outdoors by day. Not a bad way to volunteer.

With first signs of spring appearing, it's a good time to get outside - Feb 26, 2008 - The Olympian

If you enjoy your walks, why not try a weeklong volunteer vacation with the Washington Trails Association? Some of the work parties are for experienced, very-fit hikers, but others are less challenging and a great way to see new parts of our world.

Boeing Helps Park Restoration - Feb 14, 2008 - Tacoma News Tribune

The WTA will use $25,000 of the funds to station a crew leader at the park for the season. The crew leader will lead three trail repair work parties each week throughout the spring and summer to survey and repair damage.

Snow going: Preparation can help avert disaster - Dec 19, 2007 - Seattle PI

Allison Woods, gear editor of Washington Trails magazine, is right on when she says, "The most important piece of safety equipment you need for winter travel is your brain." Unfortunately, too many hikers are not using their noggin when it comes to safely recreating in the outdoors, especially in winter.

Editorial: He's the Hikers' Friend - Nov 12, 2007 - The Columbian

Editorial page editorial from the Columbian about Washington Trails Association's new investment in the Southwest part of the state.

Walking into Wonderland - Guide to Winter Hikes - Nov 08, 2007 - Tacoma News Tribune

If you are a fair weather hiker, you are missing half the fun.

Like hiking, state and national parks? Then do something about it! - Nov 07, 2007 - The Daily - Dawg Blog

One word: volunteers. That's right, fellow hikers who love the trails and want to keep them strong are out there working all year round.

Hundreds donate time to projects - Oct 28, 2007 - The Bellingham Herald

Make a Difference Day celebrates volunteer work

Volunteers Hit Trail - Oct 06, 2007 - Vancouver Columbian

WTA leads 200 Outdoor Industry Association conference attendees on trail-building effort in Vancouver Heights neighborhood.