Trail & Conservation News

Woman at the tree planting event holding a shovel.

2,000 Trees & Shrubs Planted In Spokane

At the Reforest Spokane 2021 event, trees and shrubs were planted by volunteers at the new wildlife corridor Rimrock to Riverside.

Carol Corbin November 17, 2021

Woman running on the Centennial Trail in Spokane, with a few of trees and the Spokane River in the background.

Big Improvements On Spokane’s Centennial Trail

Two maintenance and upgrade projects on Spokane County's Centennial Trail improved access, safety, and connectivity.

Jon Jonckers November 16, 2021

Majestic views of the Cabinets, pristine beaver habitat, and native plants make this place special. Grassy meadow with a few conifer trees and snowcapped peaks in the far distance.

Local Land Conservationists Protect Open Spaces

Private land owner conservation champions and non-profit organizations work together to protect former working forests and ranchlands from development.

Carol Corbin October 21, 2021

Mountain vegetation overlooking large mountains.

Who Pays (and Doesn’t) for Public Lands?

Budgets for the federal land management agencies been declining for 20 years, impacting wildlife, recreation, and taxpayers' wallets.

Adam Gebauer September 23, 2021

Hiker atop the Kettle Crest Range looking out on the vast landscape.

Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events

Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.

Holly Weiler September 23, 2021

View of Bead Lake below from a rock cliff overlooking the Colville National Forest in NE Washington.

Kaniksu Connections Project Planned in NE Washington

Learn about the Kalispel Tribe's Tribal Forest Protection Act project, called the Sxwuytn-Kaniksu Connections or “Trail” Project.

Out There Outdoors September 15, 2021

Healing Hooves goat shepherds standing near the fence enclosure with their grazing goats on Spokane's High Drive Bluff.

Goats Graze The Bluff

Friends of the Bluff partnered with Healing Hooves for goat herd grazing that reduced fire risk on Spokane’s High Drive Bluff.

Out There Outdoors September 14, 2021

National Park Service patch, brown with green pine tree and snowy mountain peak, on the sleeve of a park ranger.

First Native American Nominee to Head National Parks

Chuck Sams, member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and U.S. Navy veteran, would be the first Native American to lead the ...

Jon Jonckers September 14, 2021

Screenshot of WTA.org webpage showing the My Backpacker hike recommendation feature.

Get Trail Suggestions For Your Next Hike From WTA

Guest Editorial by Loren Drummond, WTA digital content manager Seattle, Wash. As a nonprofit organization, everything we do at Washington Trails Association—including how we use ...

Out There Outdoors September 14, 2021