Heritage Archives - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

Congressional Hearing on Greenway Heritage Area

April 11, 2018

For the first time since 2014, the U.S. House’s Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on designation of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. This is a critical step towards achieving designation before the end of this year.

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Trail Plans Unveiled for Towns to Teanaway

March 9, 2018

The first round of draft plans for a new trail system to connect the towns of Ronald, Roslyn, and Cle Elum with the Teanaway Community Forest have been unveiled—and are ready for public comment.

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Pearl Moore Remembers

September 18, 2017

Pearl Moore, who turns 100 this month, remembers growing up in the mill town of Preston, Washington.

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Next Step Forward for Preston Mill Park

May 19, 2017

Community members and travelers passing through the town of Preston, just east of Issaquah, will notice a distinctive sign recently installed at the new Preston Mill Park. The former sawmill on this site, which operated from 1892 to 1974, provided an historic saw blade and reclaimed wood to incorporate into the new entrance sign.

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Next Step Forward for Greenway Designation

March 29, 2017

Positive signs are coming from Washington D.C. in our effort to designate the Greenway as a National Heritage Area. Bipartisan leaders just introduced legislation in the Senate and House.

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Lame Duck Session Stalls Greenway Heritage Area Designation

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.

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Connecting to Our Snoqualmie Valley Heritage

November 16, 2016

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.

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Major Step Forward for Greenway National Heritage Area Bill

June 15, 2016

Today, the U.S. Senate held a committee hearing on a bill to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area. This legislation would strengthen our region’s high quality of life and celebrate its heritage of spectacular forests, rivers, and mountains on the doorsteps of cities.

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Envisioning the Future of Tollgate Farm

April 19, 2016

Snoqualmie Valley’s Tollgate Farm has a long history as an important community hub. Local residents are working to restore one of its most iconic sections—the Tollgate Farmhouse—and envision a park with both recreation amenities and a hub for sustainable agriculture.

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Modern Skiing Takes Shape at the Pass

March 24, 2016

As our region recovered from the Great Depression, new innovations began to change the face of skiing and bring about a new era for Snoqualmie Pass, with mechanized ski lifts, train service from Seattle to the Pass, and the birth of the current Snoqualmie Summit ski area.

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