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Nick From Home (Geology with Nick Zentner)

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Nick From Home (Geology with Nick Zentner)

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Nick From Home (Geology with Nick Zentner)

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Breaking: State Legislature Passes Capital Budget

January 19, 2018

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.

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Recreation in the Teanaway: Survey Results Are In

October 31, 2017

Recreation planning is underway for the new Teanaway Community Forest as thousands of survey results come in, painting a vivid picture of current and desired activities across the forest.

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Welcome, Nicky! Greenway Upper Yakima Coordinator

September 14, 2017

As our new Community Coordinator in upper Kittitas County Nicky will work closely with the community and organizations to build and strengthen connections between local communities and public lands on the eastern half of the Greenway.

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Legislative gridlock threatens projects across the Greenway

July 27, 2017

The Washington State Legislature failed to pass a capital construction budget, resulting in far-reaching impacts across our region. Vital projects are delayed indefinitely or could even be canceled.

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Advocating for Public Lands and Recreation

January 10, 2017

It’s state budget season! We’re in Olympia advocating for recreation and public lands. Several funding proposals could have big, much-needed impacts here in the Greenway.

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Snapshot: Greenway Highlights of 2016

December 30, 2016

As we look back on 2016, we are proud that we do things differently here. We showed the rest of the nation that bipartisan efforts CAN succeed; that different voices can come together to solve some of our region’s most difficult challenges.

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President’s Report: The Future of the Greenway

October 11, 2016

Now, on our 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on where we have come from and where we are headed. In the latest President’s Report, we announce our new strategic plan that builds on our vision for a healthy, sustainable Greenway.

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Keeping Trails Open and Safe

September 28, 2016

Funding is scarce for repairing trails in the Upper Kittitas Basin. So, the Greenway Trust, our partners, and local volunteers are leaning in to help.

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Explore Teanaway Geology This Spring

May 19, 2016

If the hills of the Teanaway Community Forest could talk they would tell tales of bubbling lava, ancient jungles roamed by coyote-sized horses, and a shoreline sculpted by great blocks of ice.

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Camp among Teanaway ghosts in Casland

September 29, 2015

There's more than meets the eye in this popular Greenway river valley.

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Coal Mines Trail

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Greenway Favorites, Recreation, Trail

Roslyn, WA

This former Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway is now a trail connecting the historic towns of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald through Central Washington forests and past small mountains of

Cold Creek Campground

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Camping, Recreation, Water Access

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Kittitas County, WA

This camping area is on the Iron Horse Trail at mile post 2123.2 on the shores of Lake Keechelus. It can only be reached from the trail. The trail is

Cold Creek Trail: 1303

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Cooper River Trail: 1311

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Greenway Favorites, Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

A magnificent walk along 4 miles of the rushing Cooper River leads to Cooper Lake, a reservoir surrounded by eastern Cascade peaks and forested slopes. Anglers and families alike will

Corral Creek Trail: 1340.1

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Mountain bikes and horses are not allowed.

Corral Creek Trailhead

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Horses and bikes are not allowed on the Corral Creek Trail.

Crystal Ridge Trail: 4W319

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Crystal Springs Sno-Park

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Greenway Favorites, Recreation, Winter Recreation Area

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Kittitas County, WA

Cross-country skiing, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails.

CWU Wilson Creek Park

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces

Ellensburg, WA

Wilson Creek meanders through this small park that features natural vegetation.

Davis Peak Trail: 1324

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Long and arduous hike to great views at the former lookout site and continuing with a final scramble to Davis Peak. The trail is closed for stock until repairs can

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