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See How WTA Designs and Creates Trails

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9 Tips for Being Everyone’s Favorite Hiking Buddy

Jun 27, 2022

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Hiker Headlines: Volunteer Trailhead Ambassador Program, Closures and Openings, State Park Expansion

Jun 23, 2022

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This Summer: Volunteer on the Mountain Loop Highway

Jun 22, 2022

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WTA organized our community of advocates to bring in big wins for the outdoors — and that work paid off! about our mission.

— Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

WTA served as a leader this legislative session in advocating for additional maintenance funding for our state recreational lands ... — Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

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