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 and camping are certainly different, but one quintessential summer activity remains: enjoying a campfire. Whether it’s in your backyard or on public lands, having a campfire is a fun experience...
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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 Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, among the countless other tragedies and examples of racial violence against Black people in America. These murders and the persistent and pervasive institutional...
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 the global COVID-19 pandemic, spending time outside has become of even greater importance to Washingtonians because of the mental and physical benefits fresh air and nature provide. As Gov....
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 was going to Mercer Island when I was young to play alongside Lake Washington at Luther Burbank Park (whose cool cement-and-metal playground served as the perfect pretend submarine) or...
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. And while we are all excited to get back outdoors, it’s more important than ever that we take the necessary steps to recreate responsibly. One of those guidelines is...
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 must keep the well-being of all of us in mind. For several weeks, Washington residents have put protecting their families and communities above enjoying our natural landscapes. As leaders...
While many of us are sheltering in place, we have been giving a much needed break to wildlife in the Greenway. Although we all miss and need nature in our life, nature probably hasn’t missed us — our noise, our carbon emissions, our trash, our too many footprints penetrating deeper into the forests and...
Dear Governor Inslee, Thank you for your leadership during this unprecedented crisis for our region and the world. We are writing today as a group of nonprofit organizations committed to conservation, recreation, and ecological stewardship of spectacular natural lands in Washington State. As the public health situation improves and you consider expanding the types...
This week marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. And yes, it looks a bit different than expected. Yet, there are still several ways to celebrate this momentous occasion. We are here from afar, to help you find ways to connect with some of the timeless and powerful messages of Earth Day. We can...
With a bit more time on our hands than usual to pick up a book, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites (with Greenway staff commentary!) that take place in the Greenway or a little outside of it in the greater Washington area. If you don’t want to wait for a book...