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Urban Communities

The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area is a diverse and dynamic landscape encompassing major urban centers, small towns, working farms and forests, and windswept wildernesses. The cities within the Greater Puget Sound Area offer incredible opportunities to explore and learn, with new attractions and amenities popping up every day. From visiting world-class museums, to partaking in activities on the Seattle waterfront, attending a festival, enjoying a regional trail, or exploring a local park, there’s something for everyone to discover. Your urban adventure awaits in the Greenway NHA.

Tours and Itineraries

Snow-Free Hikes To Explore in the Mountains to Sound Greenway
As winter unfolds across the 1.5-million-acre expanse of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA), a fascinating array of weather patterns emerges
11 Places to Learn About and Support Tribal Heritage
Since time immemorial, Tribes have lived on, cared for, and governed their ancestral homelands including lands and waters within the area designated as the Mountains
4 Historic Sites That Uplift Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage in the Greenway NHA
A place as diverse as the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area should spotlight cultural sites that embrace a comprehensive narrative about the past,

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Celebrating Legislative Successes Across the State
The Washington State Legislature closed its supplemental session last week with some wins for public lands, ecosystem resilience, and active transportation. Check out the
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Restoration at Saint Edward State Park 
Just a few turns off a busy road in Kenmore lies Saint Edward State Park, a serene recreation area with a rich history and an
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2024 Legislative Priorities
From Ellensburg to Seattle, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA) encompasses spectacular natural lands, productive working farms and forests, opportunities for
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