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Plans, Packs and Permits for Summer Backpacking

Get all the info you need to make your summer adventures easy to plan for.

Trail Smarts

Staying Cool

Summer weather is finally here...mostly. Get tips to beat the heat when the weather warms up.

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News

Hiker Headlines: Hiking Guide Update, Free Day, Fire Restrictions

Aug 4, 2022

Inspiration

Creating Community During Hike-a-Thon

Aug 3, 2022

Advocacy

Protect the Future of Trails with WTA

Aug 1, 2022

Our Work

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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