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How to Poop in the Woods 21 Aug 2013 | 10:05 pm
Doing your duty: a Leave No Trace basic Just because you’re miles away from the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing does not mean that doing your duty has to be a chore. Use a pit toilet or privy...
Help Hikers Reach Their Goals 21 Aug 2013 | 09:45 pm
Hike-a-Thoners have already logged more than 2,525 hiking miles in 21 days of hiking, and they are making each mike count for trails with sponsorship dollars. With still a full week to go, 25 Hike-a-T...
Cascade River Road and North Cascades Hwy Open 21 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm
Cascade River Road to Cascade Pass trailhead opens with temporary fix The Cascade River Road is now open to all vehicles to its end at Cascade Pass trailhead. The road had temporarily been closed at ...
Backpacking with Baby: 15 Days 'Round Rainier 21 Aug 2013 | 05:36 am
"93 miles with a baby..." That's how MikeOnAHike starts his must-read trip report from his family's Wonderland Trail trip earlier this month. It's a terrific look at a Wonderland experience, and some...
Get Away with WTA this Labor Day Weekend 20 Aug 2013 | 09:55 pm
Everyone loves three day weekends. Sometimes, that's the problem -- everyone gets that extra day and suddenly the solitude and quiet you were so looking forward to is nowhere to be found. How to escap...
Break Out the S'mores, North Cascades Roads Update 17 Aug 2013 | 06:01 am
Campfire ban lifted on western state lands Yesterday, the campfire ban on state lands was lifted for areas west of the Cascade crest. That applies to State Parks and Department of Natural Resources l...
Sponsor a Hike-a-Thoner, Win a WTA Whistle 17 Aug 2013 | 12:10 am
Hike-a-Thoners have already logged more than 1,572 hiking miles, and they are making each mike count for trails with sponsorship dollars. Chance to win a whistle Sponsor a Hike-a-Thon team or indivi...
Keep Hiking News from Getting Lost in Your New Gmail Inbox 16 Aug 2013 | 05:20 am
If you are a Gmail user, you may have noticed some recent changes in the way your inbox works—with new tabs like "Primary," "Promotions," and "Updates." (If you haven't seen the changes yet, you can t...
Great Trails for Volunteering and Camping with WTA 15 Aug 2013 | 07:59 am
Looking for a way to spend one of your last summer weekends? Gather some close friends or family and join WTA on an overnight trip! Volunteering on weekend work parties is a great way to give back to ...
Mudslides Close Two Major North Cascades Roads 13 Aug 2013 | 03:30 am
Thunderstorms with intense rains caused wash-outs of two very popular roads this past weekend in North Cascades National Park. Eight mudslides close North Cascades Highway near Rainy Pass Highway 20...
