Joseph Gonzalez

Use these trail recommendations to plan hikes on Washington's borders with Idaho, Oregon, British Columbia an…

The Pacific Crest Trail is home to some of the finest wilderness areas in the U.S. - and they need your help.…

The latest trail companion trend is sure to rock your hiking socks.

There are plenty of trails around Tacoma that are accessible all year, whether you're looking for waterfalls,…

As 2025 comes to a close, we asked Washington Trails Association staff about the tokens, trinkets and knickkn…

Plenty has changed for Washington Trails Association since its inception in 1966. One thing that’s not changi…

Can't commit to a full thru hike? No problem. Here's how FarOut can help you section hike bite-sized sections…

Washington Trails Association's professional trail crews recently built a staircase in Spokane's High Drive B…

Some of Washington's most stunning landscapes were shaped by glaciers. Here are some trails where you can see…

Sometimes, it's rewarding to get off the beaten path in favor of a new or quieter experience. Here's how you …

If you enjoy long backcountry thru-hikes like me, you're eventually going to hitchhike. Here are some recolle…

I’ve hitchhiked scores of times across hundreds of miles. Here’s how you can do the same (legally and respons…

Have you been shopping for a shelter lately? With all the double-walled and single-walled options, it can fee…

Cutting timber is a specialty task. Without sawyers, we wouldn't be able to create and maintain trails that l…

Phones and other electronics have become a key tool for modern hikers. Here's what you need to know about kee…

Miles Hike Club gets out on trail with hikers of all ages - and WTA helped them get there. By Joseph Gonzalez

Crystal Hudelson is a climber, volunteer and BIPOC community leader. Here's how learning how to use and refur…

Romantic partner? Platonic hiking companion? We won’t define your relationship — that’s up to you. But whoeve…

Do you have trouble sticking to your hiking resolutions? Goal-setting can help. Here's a template to help you…

Your local park and national parks aren't as different as you might think. By Joe Gonzalez

Our paid trail crews specialize in working on hard-to-reach backcountry trails. Here's what they accomplished…

Trails need routine maintenance and trail systems need innovative, intentional updates to accommodate the cha…

Recipes inspired by WTA's Lost Trails Found crews in the high country. By Joseph Gonzalez

Backcountry trail maintenance is more than trail tools and long days outside - it's the massive efforts of se…