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FALL HIKING

Finding Fall Hikes on WTA's Website

There are now more ways than ever to find a great fall hike on WTA's Website. We show you how to use the new Trip Report features to find great hikes and even suggest a few can't-miss hikes too.

Photo by Alan Bauer

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How to Take a Prize Winning Photo

Posted October 3, 2008 by Andrew Engelson

If you're considering entering WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest for the first time, perhaps you're wondering "how do you take a winning photo?"

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HIKE-A-THON

Hike-A-Thon Winners Announced

Nearly 50 WTA members recently participated in a unique benefit event: Hike-A-Thon 2008. Through active campaigning and long hours on the trail, event participants raised over $31,000 for WTA's upcoming trail projects. Just how far did they hike, how many trails did they reach and who recruited the most new members? Read on to find out!

Most Miles Hiked, Most Money Raised & other Special Achievements

Hike of the Week

Carne Mountain

In October, the larch trees turn electric yellow in the high country. And what better place to come to view them! In the morning sun the larches shine yellow, and in the afternoon shade they are yellow-orange.

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PHOTO CONTEST

Photo Contest Kicks Off!

Here’s your chance to show off your fantastic photos of hiking locations in Washington — and help WTA protect them. Enter your best photos in our contest between now and Oct. 17th! Categories this year include: Wilderness Landscapes, Hikers in Action, Flora & Fauna, Offbeat Outdoors, and Young Photographers.

Recent trip reports

Going hiking? Hunting season for many game birds kicked off on Sept. 1 throughout Washington. Hikers should be aware of hunting seasons and take precautions to stay safe.

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Park Butte, Railroad Grade, North Cascades. "The trail is in fine condition. There were hordes of people. Lots of berries. Good fall foliage." Jason Racey - 10.02.08

Thomas Lake, South Cascades. "Brilliant scarlet and purple huckleberry leaves and scads of juicy, ripe berries highlighted this 9.7-mile loop hike." Sunrise Creek - 10.01.08

Photo Gallery

September 2008 Photo Gallery

A beautiful sunset reveals itself from the lookout at Red Top Mountain in the Teanaway area. Photo by Scott Nygaard.

Volunteer Hours IN 2008

WTA volunteers have worked 69,715 hours maintaining Washington's trails so far in 2008! Thank you!