News Archives - Page 14 of 30 - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

May 20, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened its new 17-mile Raging River State Forest mountain bike trail system in May. The highly anticipated opening was able to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season, thanks to a dedicated team from DNR, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Puget Sound Corps members, and devoted...

April 13, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley

A major landslide has closed a popular trail in the Middle Fork Valley. The culprit? Rain and an ancient lake.

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.

March 27, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

Five newly installed wayfinding signs are making it easier than ever to navigate the 31-mile Snoqualmie Valley Trail and explore the surrounding communities. They fit into a broad effort to make the Valley easy to visit, explore, and connect with.

March 10, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Upper Yakima Basin

Reecer Creek is in the midst of a major transformation, thanks to the creativity and energy of the Ellensburg community

March 9, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Upper Yakima Basin

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.

February 26, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley

We’re launching a brand-new series of volunteer events designed to connect you to the spectacular Middle Fork Valley. From trail work, restoration, and trailhead clean-up, there are so many ways to get involved.

January 19, 2018

by Ben Hughey, Policy Lead

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

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

The Washington State Legislature has just passed a capital budget to fund new project work around the state, including major investments in habitat conservation and outdoor recreation, as well as schools, mental health facilities, and affordable housing.

December 20, 2017

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Urban Communities

With sweeping views, the new trail across the 520 floating bridge fills a missing gap in our region’s regional trail network, allowing more and more people to commute and explore on foot or bike.

December 19, 2017

From great teamwork at the native plant nursery in January, to new connections and lots of laughs at Women in the Woods, we’re celebrating our incredible volunteer community as 2017 draws to a close.