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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
February 1, 2021
Connecting people to nature is what the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is all about, and trails that connect communities to natural open space are
Continue reading Rebuilding the Squak Mountain Access Trail
February 1, 2021
Putting in the work necessary to re-open this trail connection between downtown Issaquah and Squak Mountain. Connecting people to nature is what the Mountains to
Continue reading Rebuilding the Squak Mountain Access Trail
January 11, 2021
As winter unfolds across the 1.5 million-acre expanse of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, a fascinating array of weather patterns emerges. Stretching from
Continue reading 15 Winter Hikes to Explore in the Mountains to Sound Greenway
January 4, 2021
Conservation across the nation Federal: The Great American Outdoors Act and Land and Water Conservation Fund The U.S. Congress made a historic investment in
Continue reading Legislative Priorities 2021
December 29, 2020
Reflecting on the memories and the pivots of 2020, we’ll still be ringing in the new year with a deep gratitude for our volunteers.
Continue reading Volunteer Year in Review – 2020, the Year That Was