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Environmental Education Lessons from Russia

November 6, 2019

Here at the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, we believe that outdoor learning experiences foster teamwork, nurture the imagination, increase students’ sense of ownership over their learning, and instill a conservation ethic. For more than two decades, we have been engaging 4th-12th grade students in King County with high-quality, science-based outdoor learning opportunities. Our Education

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Trailhead Direct Ridership Increased 75% In Second Full Season

November 1, 2019

Passengers boarded Trailhead Direct for more than 17,500 hikes in the second season of the two-year pilot project co-led by King County Metro and King County Parks, a 75 percent increase from last year. The transit-to-trails service added a fourth route this season starting at the Tukwila International Boulevard Station, serving some of the nation’s most racially

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Meet the Greenway Trust’s 2019-2020 AmeriCorps Cohort

November 1, 2019

On October 1, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust welcomed six new temporary team members. These future leaders in environmental conservation joined us in partnership with the Washington Service Corps (WSC). WSC is an AmeriCorps program that provides hands-on experience through community service. Our AmeriCorps members spend 10.5 months on the ground throughout our greenway

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Recent Land Acquisitions in the Greenway

October 30, 2019

Public land acquisitions in Issaquah, Mount Si, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, and Amabilis Mountain help connect public lands across the Greenway.

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James R. Ellis: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Founding President 1921 – 2019

October 23, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Jim Ellis died on October 22nd at the age of 98, at his home, surrounded by his family. Jim dedicated much of his life to making Seattle and the surrounding area a better place to live. He was a visionary community leader, a

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City of Bellevue Breaks New Ground on Trail

October 1, 2019

People who walk and bike through the busy Eastgate neighborhood of Bellevue will soon have something to celebrate. The City of Bellevue broke ground this month on a new section of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail, which will eventually connect the trail on the I-90 floating bridge all the way to Issaquah. Construction is

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Trail Maintenance in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness

September 6, 2019

Nestled on the Eastern edge of the Pacific Crest Trail, in the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, is Waptus Lake a 1-mile long freshwater lake with stunning views of the Cascade Crest. This lake, accessed by the Waptus River Trail, has been a popular backpacking and horse camping destination for decades. As a member

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National Dog Day: Greenway Dogs

August 26, 2019

Monday August 26, 2019 is National Dog Day. Whether we’re out on a trail or hanging out with them at home, we love our dogs. To celebrate the day we’ve compiled some of our #GreenwayDogs. Enjoy! Kasey Kasey loves helping his owner Mike build Greenway trails! Ned the “Conservation Dog”

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Vote Yes to Renew King County Parks Levy

July 18, 2019

On August 6, King County voters will be asked to renew King County Prop. 1 Aka the King County Parks Levy. The Levy will raise $810 million over 6 years to keep King County’s parks, trails, and natural areas clean, safe and open; make smart investments in regional trails and new green spaces; and offer

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tom Gibbs

July 17, 2019

The Mountains to Sound Greenway lost one of its great heroes recently when Tom Gibbs passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom served 23 years on the Greenway Board of Directors and Board of Advisors, winning the admiration and friendship of many generations of Greenway Board and staff. Few people in our community’s

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