The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA) is a dramatic landscape that stretches 100 miles along Interstate 90 from Ellensburg to Seattle. It weaves together waterways, mountains, forests, and farms with the cultural and historic significance of this land and its people. Few places offer such an incredible opportunity to connect with nature so near to city limits, and the Greenway NHA’s abundant natural beauty attracts people from across the globe. Behind the picturesque landscapes that we see today, exists a tapestry of stories and everchanging relationships to the land that stretch back millennia.
Use the filters below to explore stories that highlight the distinctive characteristics of the Greenway NHA and guide deeper understanding of its landscape, history, and heritage.
The Yakama Nation has a century-long history with the Ellensburg Rodeo, a four-day event in historic Kittitas Valley where tribes have practiced their traditions since …
Seattle has a history of complex and overlapping policies that maintained intergenerational wealth and power among Whites and excluded many Indigenous, Black, people of color, …
Salmon are an iconic species, inextricably woven into the cultural, ecological, and historical fabric of the Greenway NHA. Follow along as this guide explores each …
The Teanaway River Basin, part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, is a biodiverse region with a history of both harmonious and …
This month, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing the story of Alison Gottfriedson, a notable Puyallup tribal councilwoman and activist for tribal …
Beginning in late summer through the fall, beautifully colored salmon and steelhead can be seen migrating upstream through the Yakima River Basin, all the way …
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