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Joseph Gonzalez

(He/Him)
Bellevue
As seen in: Tacoma News Tribune, Washington Trails Magazine, KCPQ-TV (Seattle, WA), The Trek, Adventures NW
Covers:  Outdoor recreation, adventure travel, trail maintenance, land management, thru hiking, mycology, outdoor apparel.
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Spring and summer hikes on Washington's borders

Spring and summer hikes on Washington's borders

Washington Trails Association Online — Use these trail recommendations to plan hikes on Washington's borders with Idaho, Oregon, British Columbia and the Pacific Ocean. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Keeping the Pacific Crest Wild

Keeping the Pacific Crest Wild

Washington Trails Magazine - Spring 2026 — The Pacific Crest Trail is home to some of the finest wilderness areas in the U.S. - and they need your help. By Joseph Gonzalez
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A guide to hiking with your pet (rock) in Washington

A guide to hiking with your pet (rock) in Washington

Washington Trails Online — The latest trail companion trend is sure to rock your hiking socks.
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Looking to get outside? Here are the best winter hikes within an hour of Tacoma

Looking to get outside? Here are the best winter hikes within an hour of Tacoma

Tacoma News Tribune — There are plenty of trails around Tacoma that are accessible all year, whether you're looking for waterfalls, wildlife or scenic viewpoints
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Keepsakes carried by WTA staff

Keepsakes carried by WTA staff

Washington Trails Online — As 2025 comes to a close, we asked Washington Trails Association staff about the tokens, trinkets and knickknacks they carry on trail and what makes them so important. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Washington Trails Association: Empowering Trail Users Statewide - AdventuresNW

Washington Trails Association: Empowering Trail Users Statewide - AdventuresNW

Adventures NW Magazine — Plenty has changed for Washington Trails Association since its inception in 1966. One thing that’s not changing: how the organization connects hikers with green spaces. By Joseph Gonzalez
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How to Use FarOut for Weekend-sized Adventures

How to Use FarOut for Weekend-sized Adventures

faroutguides.com — Can't commit to a full thru hike? No problem. Here's how FarOut can help you section hike bite-sized sections of long trails. By Joseph Gonzalez
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WTA professional crews build staircase in beloved Spokane park

WTA professional crews build staircase in beloved Spokane park

Washington Trails Signpost Blog — Washington Trails Association's professional trail crews recently built a staircase in Spokane's High Drive Bluff Park. The new staircase provides safe and more sustainable access to one of Spokane's most popular trail systems. By Joseph Gonzalez
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10 trails to view glaciers

10 trails to view glaciers

Washington Trails Online — Some of Washington's most stunning landscapes were shaped by glaciers. Here are some trails where you can see, appreciate and learn about them. By Joseph Gonzalez and Kacee Saturay
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How to find the trail less traveled with WTA's Hiking Guide

How to find the trail less traveled with WTA's Hiking Guide

Washington Trails Online — Sometimes, it's rewarding to get off the beaten path in favor of a new or quieter experience. Here's how you can use WTA's free hiking resources to find a less-hiked trail and get some solitude. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Thumbs up: How hitchhiking brought me closer to public lands and the trail community

Thumbs up: How hitchhiking brought me closer to public lands and the trail community

Washington Trails Magazine — If you enjoy long backcountry thru-hikes like me, you're eventually going to hitchhike. Here are some recollections from my many hitchhikes and how they brought me closer to trails. By Joseph Gonzalez
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A hitchhiker's guide to Washington

A hitchhiker's guide to Washington

Washington Trails Magazine — I’ve hitchhiked scores of times across hundreds of miles. Here’s how you can do the same (legally and responsibly). By Joseph Gonzalez
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How to decide if a single-walled tent is right for you

How to decide if a single-walled tent is right for you

Washington Trails Online — Have you been shopping for a shelter lately? With all the double-walled and single-walled options, it can feel in-tents. Here's how to learn if a single-walled tent is right for you. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Cutting-edge saw training: How WTA is sharing skills statewide

Cutting-edge saw training: How WTA is sharing skills statewide

Washington Trails Association Online — Cutting timber is a specialty task. Without sawyers, we wouldn't be able to create and maintain trails that last the test of time. That's why WTA's saw program and professional services are begin tapped to help train sawyers statewide. By Joseph Gonzalez
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WTA's guide to charging backcountry electronics

WTA's guide to charging backcountry electronics

Washington Trails Online — Phones and other electronics have become a key tool for modern hikers. Here's what you need to know about keeping your electronics charged while on trail. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Miles, smiles and community with Miles Hike Club

Miles, smiles and community with Miles Hike Club

Washington Trails Magazine — Miles Hike Club gets out on trail with hikers of all ages - and WTA helped them get there. By Joseph Gonzalez
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How learning the ways of the crosscut saw helped one hiker foster joy outdoors

How learning the ways of the crosscut saw helped one hiker foster joy outdoors

Washington Trails Magazine — Crystal Hudelson is a climber, volunteer and BIPOC community leader. Here's how learning how to use and refurbish crosscut saws brought her closer to community. By Joseph Gonzalez
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14 things to share with your partner on trail

14 things to share with your partner on trail

Washington Trails Online — Romantic partner? Platonic hiking companion? We won’t define your relationship — that’s up to you. But whoever you’re hiking with, here are a few lovable nuggets to consider for your next outing. By Joseph Gonzalez
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How to actually reach your hiking goals

How to actually reach your hiking goals

Washington Trails Online — Do you have trouble sticking to your hiking resolutions? Goal-setting can help. Here's a template to help you get started. By Joseph Gonzalez
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What's in a park? Reshape the way you think of greenspaces

What's in a park? Reshape the way you think of greenspaces

Washington Trails Magazine — Your local park and national parks aren't as different as you might think. By Joe Gonzalez
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How professional WTA trail crews put trails back on the map in 2024

How professional WTA trail crews put trails back on the map in 2024

Washington Trails Online — Our paid trail crews specialize in working on hard-to-reach backcountry trails. Here's what they accomplished in 2024. By Joseph Gonzalez
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Angry Mountain: One trail's role in a sustainable system

Angry Mountain: One trail's role in a sustainable system

Washington Trails Online — Trails need routine maintenance and trail systems need innovative, intentional updates to accommodate the changing needs of Washington's hikers. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is taking proactive steps to make that happen | By Joseph Gonzalez and Anna Roth
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Elevated cuisine

Elevated cuisine

Washington Trails Magazine — Recipes inspired by WTA's Lost Trails Found crews in the high country. By Joseph Gonzalez
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How WTA's behind-the-scenes work elevates our backcountry trail maintenance

How WTA's behind-the-scenes work elevates our backcountry trail maintenance

Washington Trails Association Online — Backcountry trail maintenance is more than trail tools and long days outside - it's the massive efforts of seasonal crew members, land managers and office coordination, and Zack Sklar helps make it happen. By Joseph Gonzalez
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