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Nominate a Volunteer Hero today! September 19, 2012
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner’s Volunteer Hero Award was established to salute DNR’s volunteers who have dedicated their time,
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Helping out the victims of the Taylor Bridge Fire August 17, 2012
As most of you may now know, there is a wildfire devastating parts of Kittitas County, near the Cle Elum area. Even though the Greenway
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Behind-the-Scenes Adventure…Hassle Free July 25, 2012
Biking through the Snoqualmie Tunnel with 140 other outdoor enthusiasts should be on everyone’s bucket list. I guarantee that this icy (34 degrees!), historic, pitch-black (headlights
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Your voice counts! Help shape the future of recreation in the Snoqualmie Corridor July 10, 2012
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a survey today to gather input on how the public would like to see recreation managed
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Hiking Boots on the Bus July 6, 2012
Everyone knows The Mountains to Sound Greenway has some of the best hiking trails in this area. A rainy day hike to Granite Lakes a
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Let’s Talk Biosolids! June 29, 2012
Recently we have been learning about biosolids- how they are made and where they are used. After the heavy organic solids (mostly human and food
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Ellensburg: Greenway champion of biking and walking June 22, 2012
Did that headline come as a surprise to you? The findings certainly surprised me. Seattle consistently earns accolades nationally for walking and biking such as 
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What would you notice? June 18, 2012
Imagine walking through the forest with your eyes at the level of your knees. What would you notice? On a sunny morning, would it feel
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Peregrine Falcons: Biologists extend closure of climbing wall June 14, 2012
The eggs have hatched, but the chicks won’t be leaving home at the Deception Crag Wall until July 9th, keeping the wall off limits
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Postcards from the Peak #1: Breaking Ground June 12, 2012
Construction has officially begun on the new trail at Mailbox Peak. Scheduled to be finished in fall 2013, the new trail will offer hikers a much
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A new trail is only the start in the Middle Fork May 22, 2012
Long have many hikers lamented the conditions of the mostly boot-built trail at Mailbox Peak in the stunning Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley. The steep
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Cities, Vision Statements, and Alice In Wonderland May 11, 2012
A nugget of wisdom from Alice in Wonderland: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good
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