As spring hiking and camping season ramps up, land managers are scrambling to decide what stays open and what will close this ...

This guide rounds up Washington’s best wildflower trails at their summer peak and explains when to visit, what to expect, and lower-crowd alternatives to explore. Readers will discover trails across ...

Yogi Berra once said of a popular restaurant, "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." The same could be said for Washington state's popular trails. Many Washingtonians have similar tales of ...

Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The hike to Colchuck Lake is the most popular in Washington, according to a new study by outdoor clothing company Kühl. With three ...

A bumble bee gathers nectar from heather wildflowers in a subalpine meadow at Mount Rainier near Paradise in 2014. The park’s wildflowers are expected to be in bloom from now through early fall. Dean ...

The Washington Trails Association encourages Washingtonians to explore trails on Washington Trails Day this Saturday, June 21. Steve Bloom Saturday is Washington Trails Day, which prompted Gov. Bob ...

YACOLT — On a quiet and cool weekday, a group of volunteers rested their sturdy legs from hefting supplies back and forth up Silver Star Mountain. They picked at homemade sandwiches, occasionally ...

If you’re a hiker in Washington, you’ve likely consulted Washington Trails Association to research a route. The nonprofit’s popular hiking guide and trip reports at wta.org are well-trodden resources ...