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Outdoor recreation contributes \$22.5 billion to Washington state’s economy and supports over 120,000 jobs in our state, supporting livelihoods in rural communities. > > \_ [How hikers can help](https://www.wta.org/news/magazine/features/our-national-public-lands-are-in-crisis) [Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe by Hiking Fish Trip Reports ](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-15.092838616114) - [Our Work](https://www.wta.org/our-work) - [Explore Our Work](https://www.wta.org/our-work) - [Defending Washington's Wild and Iconic Places](https://www.wta.org/our-work/defending-washingtons-wild-and-iconic-places "Now is the time to stand up and act for our public lands and trails.") - [Connecting All Communities to Trails](https://www.wta.org/our-work/connecting-all-communities-to-trails "WTA will help people get outside and give back to trails and public lands.") - [Inspiring Next Generation Leaders](https://www.wta.org/our-work/inspiring-next-generation-leaders "Empowering young people to build skills and careers in the outdoors will build a more sustainable future for trails and public lands.") - [Building an Outdoors Movement](https://www.wta.org/our-work/building-an-outdoors-movement "We are growing a broad and diverse movement that turns voices and passion into protected trails and public lands. Join us.") - [Our Recent Campaigns](https://www.wta.org/our-work/our-work-recent-victories "By inspiring hikers to become explorers, stewards and champions of public lands, we're creating trails in Washington that will stand the test of time.") - [About Us](https://www.wta.org/our-work/about) - [Careers](https://www.wta.org/wtamain/wtaadmin/resolveuid/5aa35e0cb44a49babca751e90c7b5e31) - [Go Outside](https://www.wta.org/go-outside) - [Overview](https://www.wta.org/go-outside) - [Hike Finder Map](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/map "Find your next trail.") - [Hiking Guide](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/hikes) - [Trip Reports](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trip-reports) - [Hiking by Season](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes "Suggested hikes in Washington") - [Trail Smarts](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trail-smarts) - [Passes and Permits](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/passes) - [Ranger Station Info](https://www.wta.org/go-outside/ranger-station-info "Links and phone numbers for ranger stations and land managers in Washington.") - [Youth Programs](http://www.wta.org/our-work/next-generation/youth-programs-overview/) - [Trail Work Parties](http://wta.org/volunteer) - [Get Involved](https://www.wta.org/get-involved) - [Get Involved](https://www.wta.org/get-involved/get-involved) - [Ways to Get Involved](https://www.wta.org/get-involved) - [Join & Give](https://www.wta.org/get-involved/join "Ways to support Washington Trails Association's programs through donations, endowments, workplace giving and more.") - [Volunteer](https://www.wta.org/get-involved/volunteer "Volunteer opportunities at Washington Trails Association, including work parties, Volunteer Vacations, Youth Vacations and outreach/office volunteering opportunities. 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## Latest News [ News What’s the future for the bridge to the Northwest side of Mount Rainier? Apr 13, 2026](https://www.wta.org/news/what2019s-the-future-for-the-bridge-to-the-northwest-side-of-mount-rainier) [ News Hiker Headlines: Olympic National Park permits, share your support for the Roadless Rule Apr 9, 2026](https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/hiker-headlines-olympic-national-park-permits-roadless-rule-support-community-meeting-4-9-26) [ News Re-organization and massive budget cuts, including 64% cut to trail maintenance, could break the U.S. Forest Service Apr 9, 2026](https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/reorganization-budget-cuts-trail-maintenance-could-break-usfs) ## Protect our public lands Our national public lands are exactly that — public. And, if we want them to remain that way and continue to be a place for adventures, clean air and clean water, we all have to speak up.  > Ninety percent of people in Washington use trails. Outdoor recreation contributes \$22.5 billion to Washington state’s economy and supports over 120,000 jobs in our state, supporting livelihoods in rural communities. > > \_ [How hikers can help](https://www.wta.org/news/magazine/features/our-national-public-lands-are-in-crisis)