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The Greenway has a new trail to Mailbox Peak September 27, 2014
After three summers of construction work, the new Mailbox Peak trail officially opened to hikers in September. The 4.7 mile trail was built by Washington State
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A summer with the Greenway’s education program September 4, 2014
Often when young people (including myself) are taught about the environment it’s about how our generation has to fix what other generations have damaged.
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A trail runs alongside it August 28, 2014
A new cycle track now connects the regional trail link between Issaquah and Preston. King County recently installed a .7-mile cycle track along High Point
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Terry Wallgren: 1946-2014 August 25, 2014
Terry Wallgren, Cle Elum community activist, banker, and Greenway Trust board member for more than two decades, passed away August 20th. During his tenure on
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Grant Supports Trail Enhancement Project in Mt Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest August 22, 2014
Trail maintenance is critical to the long-term sustainability of a trail network – meeting the increased demand for recreation, without negatively impacting the landscape. For more
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Introducing a Community Garden and Food Forest in Duvall August 18, 2014
An amazing place is coming to a historic space in Duvall. This summer the ground is breaking on a new Community Garden and Food Forest
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Greenway Icon Celebrates its 100th Birthday July 21, 2014
By Gene Bisbee, Greenway Guest Blogger www.bikingbis.com On an overnight bike-camping trip to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail earlier this summer, I paid
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The news we’ve been waiting for from the U.S. Senate July 17, 2014
We are thrilled to report that we now have Greenway National Heritage Area legislation introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives!
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Inspiring students one plant at a time July 14, 2014
Most of the days in my almost two and a half decades on Earth have been spent between the Cascade mountains and Puget Sound. I’
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Teaming up with the Backcountry Horsemen June 25, 2014
Greenway staff and volunteers recently teamed up with the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington and headed to the east side of the Greenway for a three
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Supporting voices for a National Heritage Area June 12, 2014
The Greenway is a special place. Employers want to locate their companies here. Residents can go for a mountain hike or city bike ride after
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Sprucing up the Cooper River Trail May 30, 2014
The lower two miles of the Cooper River Trail near Salmon la Sac are looking great, thanks to the efforts of Suncadia residents who have
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