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April 5, 2021
Washington can be characterized by forests that seem to stretch forever, but do you ever wonder how those giant trees can grow so …
Continue reading Raising a Forest: A Look Into the Greenway Native Plants Nursery
March 30, 2021
Walking, rolling, or running just became much safer and more enjoyable through the bustling Eastgate neighborhood in Bellevue thanks to a new section of the …
Continue reading City of Bellevue Builds Key Connection of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail
March 29, 2021
As a non-profit, a lot of the work that we accomplish is through partnerships with various organizations—from governmental agencies to other non-profits. One of …
Continue reading The Greenway’s 13 Year Partnership with Carter Subaru
March 26, 2021
As the weather warms in the lowlands, there is still danger in the mountains. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is spreading awareness of potentially dangerous conditions …
Continue reading Stay Safe This Spring!
March 22, 2021
Click here to read part 1 of the story of the Patrol Races if you missed it! The year 1936 was a significant one for The …
Continue reading Mountaineers Patrol Races – “The Nation’s Longest and Hardest Race” (Part 2)
March 12, 2021
To me, skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) is one of the clearest and most fascinating signs of spring in the Northwest. In low to mid-elevation wetlands …
Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Skunk Cabbage in the Greenway!
March 5, 2021
Between 1930 and 1941, The Mountaineers sponsored Patrol Races, a back-country event described as 18 or 20 miles long on the crest of the Cascades between its Snoqualmie Pass …
Continue reading Mountaineers Patrol Races – “The Nation’s Longest and Hardest Race” (Part 1)
February 19, 2021
Although ski jumping in Washington is a distant memory these days, it was the most popular form of skiing in the sport’s early days. …
Continue reading The History of Ski Jumping in the Mountains to Sound Greenway
February 16, 2021
The Northwest Railway Museum is located in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, which is a vital part of the new Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage …
Continue reading Interpreting Our Heritage and Experiencing the Wonder of the Snoqualmie Valley
February 11, 2021
Valentine’s Day is a reminder to look around at those we care about most and share our appreciation for them and all that they …
Continue reading Why Do You Love the Greenway?
February 9, 2021
The King County Council announced today that the parks in Preston will be renamed to honor regional conservation hero Jim Ellis, a storied civic leader …
Continue reading Park complex in Preston named for regional conservation hero Jim Ellis
February 5, 2021
This is a profile of Sayward Glise, a former AmeriCorps member who served with the Greenway in 2010. Sayward is currently a Noxious Weed Control Specialist …
Continue reading Q&A: Sayward Glise, Former Greenway AmeriCorps Member