Get outside with Columbia Credit Union and the Washington Trails Association to discover something new with our Explorer Series! We’re highlighting a new hike around town each month that’s perfect for enjoying the beauty of the Northwest with the whole family.
Pick up a CUSTOM STICKER to commemorate your hike at any Columbia CU branch and ENTER TO WIN our weekly prize drawing when you get out and explore.
Stop by any Columbia Credit Union branch to collect a custom sticker commemorating your adventure.
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers a peaceful retreat rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty. Reopened in May 2022 after an ambitious restoration project, the refuge now boasts 965 acres of revitalized habitat, including wetlands, meadows, and cottonwood groves teeming with over 200 species of birds. Visitors can explore a diverse trail system featuring the Mountain View Trail with vistas of Mount Hood, the multi-use Refuge River Trail along the Columbia River, and the whimsical Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail adorned with sculptures and hidden quotes. With new bridges, restored waterways, and varied terrain, the refuge now invites deeper connection with both nature and art.
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers a peaceful retreat rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty. Reopened in May 2022 after an ambitious restoration project, the refuge now boasts 965 acres of revitalized habitat, including wetlands, meadows, and cottonwood groves teeming with over 200 species of birds. Visitors can explore a diverse trail system featuring the Mountain View Trail with vistas of Mount Hood, the multi-use Refuge River Trail along the Columbia River, and the whimsical Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail adorned with sculptures and hidden quotes. With new bridges, restored waterways, and varied terrain, the refuge now invites deeper connection with both nature and art.
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers a peaceful retreat rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty. Reopened in May 2022 after an ambitious restoration project, the refuge now boasts 965 acres of revitalized habitat, including wetlands, meadows, and cottonwood groves teeming with over 200 species of birds. Visitors can explore a diverse trail system featuring the Mountain View Trail with vistas of Mount Hood, the multi-use Refuge River Trail along the Columbia River, and the whimsical Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail adorned with sculptures and hidden quotes. With new bridges, restored waterways, and varied terrain, the refuge now invites deeper connection with both nature and art.
Want to know about the latest trail conditions? There is an app for that! Search for “WTA Trailblazer” in the Apple, Google or Windows app stores.
Take a minute to help other hikers by telling them about your adventure! Trip reports help not only other hikers, but also WTA and land management agencies.
Want to meet other hikers while preserving the trails you love? Join a work party! WTA offers single-day volunteer experiences close to home and backcountry volunteer trips from 3 days to a week. No experience is necessary but registration is required.
My Backpack allows you to save hikes that interest you. You can sort your hikes, see where you’ve hiked in the past and get recommendations on new hikes, based on your interests.
WTA's monthly email newsletter full of seasonal hike recommendations, outdoor skills, hiker news and events for people who love the outdoors.
As a member, your dollars will be put to work ensuring we have trails for everyone, forever. Your contribution of ANY amount makes you a member. You will be invited to WTA events, earn a discount on WTA volunteer vacations and receive a WTA member decal. With a donation of $20 or more, you'll receive Washington Trails magazine in print.
Want to know about the latest trail conditions? There is an app for that! Search for “WTA Trailblazer” in the Apple, Google or Windows app stores.
My Backpack allows you to save hikes that interest you. You can sort your hikes, see where you’ve hiked in the past and get recommendations on new hikes, based on your interests.
Take a minute to help other hikers by telling them about your adventure! Trip reports help not only other hikers, but also WTA and land management agencies.
WTA's monthly email newsletter full of seasonal hike recommendations, outdoor skills, hiker news and events for people who love the outdoors.
Want to meet other hikers while preserving the trails you love? Join a work party! WTA offers single-day volunteer experiences close to home and backcountry volunteer trips from 3 days to a week. No experience is necessary but registration is required.
As a member, your dollars will be put to work ensuring we have trails for everyone, forever. Your contribution of ANY amount makes you a member. You will be invited to WTA events, earn a discount on WTA volunteer vacations and receive a WTA member decal. With a donation of $20 or more, you'll receive Washington Trails magazine in print.
Want to know about the latest trail conditions? There is an app for that! Search for “WTA Trailblazer” in the Apple, Google or Windows app stores.
My Backpack allows you to save hikes that interest you. You can sort your hikes, see where you’ve hiked in the past and get recommendations on new hikes, based on your interests.
Take a minute to help other hikers by telling them about your adventure! Trip reports help not only other hikers, but also WTA and land management agencies.
WTA's monthly email newsletter full of seasonal hike recommendations, outdoor skills, hiker news and events for people who love the outdoors.
Want to meet other hikers while preserving the trails you love? Join a work party! WTA offers single-day volunteer experiences close to home and backcountry volunteer trips from 3 days to a week. No experience is necessary but registration is required.
As a member, your dollars will be put to work ensuring we have trails for everyone, forever. Your contribution of ANY amount makes you a member. You will be invited to WTA events, earn a discount on WTA volunteer vacations and receive a WTA member decal. With a donation of $20 or more, you'll receive Washington Trails magazine in print.
Moulton Falls Trail offers a scenic, family-friendly hike along the Lewis River, starting from the overflow parking lot near Lucia and Sunset Falls Roads. This mostly flat, wide trail features picturesque views from an arched footbridge, forested riverbanks, and the option for adventurous detours to Big Tree Falls or up the steep Bells Mountain Trail. The drive itself—part of the Clark County Scenic Drive—is worth the trip, passing volcanic rock formations and lovely waterfalls like Lucia Falls. Hikers can enjoy picnic spots, forested paths, and photo-worthy vistas, with opportunities to extend the journey or loop back via additional trails when conditions allow. It’s a peaceful escape that blends natural beauty with just enough optional challenge to suit every type of explorer.
Just west of I-5, over 5,000 acres of marshes, woodlands, and grasslands provide a haven for more than 100 species of birds, fish, and waterfowl. The area offers year-round exploration via trails like the Oaks to Wetlands Trail and the seasonal, accessible Kiwa Loop, along with a loop road perfect for scenic drives. At the trailhead, a culturally significant tribal plankhouse welcomes visitors and serves as an educational hub. Hikers can enjoy estuary views, meander through old-growth forests, and discover native plants highlighted by interpretive signs. Seasonal migrations bring a variety of birdlife—from cranes to geese—making this refuge a vibrant destination in every season
Lindsey Salvestrin, our President & CEO, joined branch leader Julie Bocanegra on Hello Rose City to discuss the credit union movement and all the benefits of being a member at a place that puts members first:
Lindsey Salvestrin, our President & CEO, joined branch leader Julie Bocanegra on Hello Rose City to discuss the credit union movement and all the benefits of being a member at a place that puts members first:
