Signpost Blog

"This little newsletter has been an experiment so far, testing a hunch I've had that such a means of communication among walkers is needed." — Signpost magazine, 1966.

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The Plans for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the North Cascades

Nov 09, 2023

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a Draft Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement with different strategies for recovering this keystone species in the North Cascades Ecosystem. You can read the draft restoration plan and make public comment by the deadline of Nov. 13, 2023.

Index-Galena Road Reopens After 17 Years

Nov 07, 2023

Major flooding washed out the road in 2016. On a drenching November morning, the road reopened, restoring access to popular trails in the Wild Sky Wilderness.

Hiker Headlines: Franklin Falls, Denny Creek and Road to Heliotrope Ridge Reopen; Sno-Park Permits On Sale

Nov 02, 2023

Great news — Franklin Falls, Denny Creek and the road to Heliotrope Ridge are all open again! The Snoqualmie Tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades Trail is closed for the winter. And speaking of winter: sno-park permit season is here, and we’ve got a lot of rain in the forecast.

Trip Report Roundup: Happy Halloween!

Oct 31, 2023

It's Halloween! We asked you to share trip reports from your costumed, spooky hikes. Here are a few of them.

Hiker Headlines: WTA is Hiring, Artist Point and Cascade River Roads Closed, Chilly Weather is Here

Oct 27, 2023

Next Tuesday is Halloween; we want to see your costume hikes in trip reports! It’s trail and road closure season, so get ready to plan around some closures that may affect your hikes. Olympic National Forest wants to hear from you about the future of Klahanie Campground. It's Seattle Forest Week, there's cold weather on the way, and we're hiring!

Video: Spotlight on WTA's Outdoor Leadership Training Program

Oct 25, 2023

Hear from WTA staff and partners about how the program has made 18,000 outdoor experiences possible.

Snapshot: Family Time and a Pensive Porcupine

Oct 24, 2023

National wildlife refuges are great for wildlife photography. Photographer Gabi Randall and her grandmother might not have found the wildlife they were looking for, but they did get an unexpectedly fun encounter instead.

Hiker Headlines: WTA is Hiring, Lake 22 Trail & Rainier Winter Road Closures, Orionids

Oct 19, 2023

WTA is now hiring for a full-time development coordinator. Many places — including Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks — are transitioning to winter operations, so expect some road and trail closures. And Mount Rainier National Park is asking for the public’s input on future plans to improve accessibility. Plus, meteors.

Celebrating Our Volunteers and the Community They Create!

Oct 18, 2023

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2023 has come to a close, and we're all smiles as we look back on the memories we made while celebrating together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for events, we loved getting to connect with you are reflect on all we've accomplished this year.

Wildfires Damage Backcountry Trails. Here's Where WTA Is Helping Restore Them.

Oct 16, 2023

With wildfires burning bigger and hotter across remote areas of Washington, WTA's Lost Trails Found campaign commits year-after-year to restoring and rebuilding resilient trail networks in areas like the Pasayten Wilderness, the Entiat Wilderness and — now — an area of the Naches Ranger District east of Mount Rainier.

Hiker Headlines: WTA is Hiring, Sunrise Rd. Closed, Annular Eclipse on Saturday

Oct 12, 2023

WTA is now hiring for next year’s Lost Trails Found trail crew. Last call for photos for the Northwest Exposure Photo Contest! Sunrise Road in Mount Rainier National Park is closed for the season. Share your experience with and thoughts on the future of Seward Park. And this Saturday, there’s an annular "ring of fire" eclipse that Washington will be able to see at more than half-fullness — if you’re hoping to have some fun afterward, the Goldendale Observatory is celebrating its 50th anniversary that afternoon!

How Two Fireside Circle Members are Making a Difference with WTA

Oct 10, 2023

Two Fireside Circle members share how and why they support WTA, both as volunteers and donors.

10 Stories from 10 Years of Outdoor Leadership Training: How WTA Helps Community Leaders and Kids Get Outside

Oct 06, 2023

Over the last decade, WTA has met some incredible leaders through the Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) program from a variety of programs, including educators, therapists, youth ministers, scouts, environmental justice workers and members of tribal and affinity groups. As a way to look back and celebrate the OLT program’s 10th anniversary, we wanted to revisit 10 stories from our partners.

Hiker Headlines: Hurricane Ridge Closure, Bear Poles Removed for the Season, Free Day

Oct 05, 2023

WTA’s Trailblazer app was included in the Seattle Times’s recommendations for a Seattle starter kit. Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day, and parking fees will be waived in some areas. Be aware of some closures at Hurricane Ridge Area and the Quinault Rainforest trailhead, in addition to areas with planned burns. And bear poles are being removed from backcountry camps in Mount Rainier National Park — make sure to bring your bear canisters!

Recreate Responsibly: Reflecting on Three Years of Impact

Oct 04, 2023

The #recreateresponsibly movement was foraged during the pandemic, and has since grown into a national movement. Washington Trails Association and the Mountains to Sound Greenway are continuing to lead the charge in bringing the outdoor recreation community together under an adaptive goal of stewarding responsible recreation.

Your Vote in Action: King County Parks Levy

Oct 02, 2023

We look in at the midway point of the King County Parks Levy to check on the trails built and the work accomplished by its funding.

Dash Point State Park Reveals: WTA is More Than Trails

Oct 02, 2023

Dash Point State Park is a great example of how WTA works in many different ways to create trails for everyone, forever. We are working behind the scenes to fund land management agencies, and we’re working on the ground to rebuild trails. From empowering partners to get their communities outdoors – to helping everyone who gets outdoors to see the part they play in stewarding the places they love, we are building a better future for trails.

Hiker Headlines: Emerging Leaders Program Hiring, Breaking Ground on New Trail, Mount Rainier Road Closures

Sep 28, 2023

WTA is hiring for its next Emerging Leaders Program cohort! We’re excited to have started work on a new trail in Whatcom County. Some new funding come to Pacific Northwest urban forests and communities. You'll want to plan around some road closures that might affect your upcoming hikes, as well as some upcoming prescribed burns near Trout Lake. And we’re starting to see some snow in the high country!

WTA Breaks Ground on New Trail Thanks to Planning, Funding, Volunteer Power

Sep 27, 2023

Last week, WTA volunteers cut brush, dug new tread and built retaining walls to begin work on a new 15-mile loop trail around Olsen Creek in Whatcom County. This trail, and the opportunities to get outdoors that it will create, is made possible by years of work by WTA and our partners.

How WTA is Building a Path to Outdoor Jobs With Leadership and Collaboration

Sep 26, 2023

WTA's Emerging Leaders Program, which helps increase access to jobs in the outdoor sector, is heading into its fourth year. We're now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. And we're looking back at what the program has accomplished so far.

15,000+ miles and $244,000+ raised: a recap of our biggest Hike-a-Thon yet

Sep 19, 2023

We're excited to share the results of Hike-a-Thon 2023. We’re so grateful for every Hike-a-Thon participant and supporter that made Hike-a-Thon a part of their summer and dedicated time and energy to trails. WTA thanks you — and so do trails!

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