Slip on your rain gear, rubber boots and join us Saturday, February 10, 2024 as we continue the work on Hill Creek Trail! The plan is to work on drainage, root removal, and establishing the route into the Big Meadow. Let us know you’re coming by signing up through the website. Skagit County Parks andContinue reading “Trail Update: Sign Up for Saturday, February 10, Download the Park Map, and Celebrate a Fun Run!”
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Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…
An atmospheric river released it’s bounty on our work party volunteers on Saturday, January 27, resulting in muddy conditions and a lot of laughter. Many thanks to these troopers who maintained their good humor through the steady rain and standing puddles. We achieved our goal of extending the trail out of the forest into theContinue reading “Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…”
Northern State Hospital History: Recommended Reading
Links to resources. Learn about the history of Northern State Hospital.
Trail Update: New Bridge Approved!
Trail Update: New Bridge Approved. The bridge will connect Hill Creek Trail with the Pump House Trail at the north end of the park.
Video: Historic Farm on Hill Creek Trail Visible from the Air
We took the drone camera out last week to capture aerial footage of the Big Meadow on Hill Creek Trail. The new trail will route back through the meadow to create a loop. The roof of an old barn is visible to hikers passing by the Big Meadow. What we saw from the air areContinue reading “Video: Historic Farm on Hill Creek Trail Visible from the Air”
A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023
Our volunteer crew accomplished a lot in 2023! Here’s a quick list of our progress in numbers: Our goals for 2024 include completing the Hill Creek Trail loop and linking the Pump House and Hill Creek trails with a bridge. (Take a look at our current project map for details.) A supportive community and wonderfulContinue reading “A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023”
Our 2023 Top Group
Sedro Woolley High School & Earth Club Young volunteers really stepped up this year. This team (above) put in 13% of the year’s total volunteer hours. From left to right is Sativia, Mr. Turner, Isabella, RJ and Alex. Together they put in 90% of their team’s hours. Mr. Turner (Bret to some) is our YouthContinue reading “Our 2023 Top Group”
Work Party Cancelled: Saturday, Dec 9
This week’s rain event filled rivers and creeks and saturated the soil. We can’t build new trail when the ground is so wet. Another storm is heading to Northwest Washington on Saturday. 90-100% rain is predicted for Sedro Woolley with wind chill values between 25-33. Miserable weather to work in! This was our last scheduledContinue reading “Work Party Cancelled: Saturday, Dec 9”
Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party
Our goal for the Dec 9 work party is to extend Hill Creek Trail to the “Big Meadow”. Volunteers for all ages, sizes, and ability are encouraged to join in helping develop this amazing community part in Sedro Woolley, WA. No experience required. Bring your good humor, willingness to learn and get muddy! Learn moreContinue reading “Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party”
Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party
Here’s a few photos from our Nov 11, 2023 work party. Volunteers cleared organic debris and spread mineral soil, helping us achieve our goal of extending the trail to the 1.5 mile mark! It was a wet, but productive day, thanks to the work of our awesome community of folks willing to work rain orContinue reading “Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party”
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