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July 29, 2020
This spring was a hard time for recreationists. As trees began to bud and flowers blossomed, many people were at a loss without their usual
Continue reading Love Your Public Lands? Lend a Hand!
July 22, 2020
Extraordinary good news is especially welcome right now. The U.S. Congress made a historic investment in America’s public lands – an investment that will
Continue reading U.S. Congress passes the Great American Outdoors Act
July 21, 2020
Northeast of the ever-popular Mailbox Peak Trail in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley you’ll find the lesser-known, but equally special, Granite Creek Trail. Passing
Continue reading A Story of Collaboration: Looking Back on the Granite Creek Road-to-Trail Project
July 21, 2020
Looking back on how the Granite Creek trail came to be, starting with a road decommissioning effort Northeast of the ever-popular Mailbox Peak Trail in
Continue reading A Story of Collaboration: Looking Back on the Granite Creek Road-to-Trail Project
July 14, 2020
The past several months have certainly been challenging for many people in a lot of ways. And as we all navigate this “new normal” of
Continue reading The Faces Behind Your Favorite Public Spaces
June 24, 2020
Summer is officially here. Days filled with inspiring sunrises and sunsets, beaches, hikes… it’s a much-anticipated, incredible time in the PNW. This year, recreating
Continue reading Campfire Safety Tips for the Summer Season
June 5, 2020
We at the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust share the anger and sadness being expressed across the nation in response to the murders of George
Continue reading Standing With The Black Community
May 21, 2020
We are proud to be part of the new Recreate Responsibly Coalition. You can read the joint press release below, and learn more here. During
Continue reading New Washington Outdoor Coalition Shares Six Important Tips for How to #RecreateResponsibly
May 20, 2020
Like many folks who call the Greenway home, green spaces like parks and forests have always been a source of happiness for me. Whether it
Continue reading Nature Helps to Steward Us Too
May 14, 2020
After several long weeks of closures to help keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, some parks and trails are starting to reopen for day-use.
Continue reading 7 Trails to Try for Better Physical Distancing
May 11, 2020
Exploring the outdoors feeds our souls and helps keep us healthy, when done responsibly. Yet, as we begin to once again enjoy these benefits, we
Continue reading Back to the Wild – It’s a Whole New Outdoor Recreation World
May 5, 2020
While many of us are sheltering in place, we have been giving a much needed break to wildlife in the Greenway.  Although we all
Continue reading A Plea for a Respectful Return