Stephanie Huck, Author at Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

March 8, 2017

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Little known a few years ago, this trail's popularity has grown rapidly. To handle the extra boots we're helping rebuild this route to make it safer, and more sustainable and accessible for hikers and climbers.

January 13, 2017

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley

Recent efforts have helped connect public open spaces and trails—including near Lake Sammamish and Mitchell Hill—as well as protect an impressive stand of old growth trees behind Mt. Si.

January 10, 2017

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Upper Yakima Basin, Urban Communities

It’s state budget season! We’re in Olympia advocating for recreation and public lands. Several funding proposals could have big, much-needed impacts here in the Greenway.

December 30, 2016

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, Snoqualmie Valley, Upper Yakima Basin, Urban Communities

As we look back on 2016, we are proud that we do things differently here. We showed the rest of the nation that bipartisan efforts CAN succeed; that different voices can come together to solve some of our region’s most difficult challenges.

December 13, 2016

In a disappointing ending, Congress adjourned over the weekend without taking action on legislation to designate the Greenway National Heritage Area. Despite valiant efforts from our congressional delegation and supporters, the lame duck session proved to be challenging to navigate.

December 2, 2016

Guest blog by Betsy MacWhinney, Creator of March of the Vegetables

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

A new kind of parade is coming to the Snoqualmie Valley! The March of the Vegetables parade will celebrate all that is wonderful about the Snoqualmie Valley – its art, farms, beauty, and vibrant small-town communities.

November 16, 2016

By Jennifer McKeown, Snoqualmie Program Manager

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

Under the new Savor Snoqualmie Valley initiative, heritage groups are coming together to find ways to bring history to life for local residents. By joining forces, they are helping make the Valley’s rich history easier for people of all ages to connect with.

November 15, 2016

A new multi-use trail is now open with spectacular views and access to a growing network of wild land trails. The new trail piloted a brand new model of construction—based on collaboratively pooling resources and expertise—which has the potential to be a powerful new model for trails across the state.

November 11, 2016

A note from our Executive Director, Jon Hoekstra.

The divisiveness of the Presidential campaign was disheartening and distressing to many people. We must now come back together and find our common ground to move forward again. The outdoors is a good place to start.

November 2, 2016

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Urban Communities

City of Issaquah’s newest park blends family-friendly open space with salmon recovery efforts. Building upon several decades of conservation work, Salmon Run Nature Park is the latest addition to a long string of connected public open space along Issaquah Creek.