2019: Building Dovetail Bridge

Skagit Trail Builders started working on the Northern State Trail System in 2019. After spending a few work parties breaking ground on the Pump House Trail (now renamed Hill Creek Trail), they built the Dovetail Bridge. This bridge is an essential connector for the Northern State Trail System, linking SWIFT Center and the Historic HospitalContinue reading “2019: Building Dovetail Bridge”

Trail Update: Build Year Report 2024-2025

Our 2024-2025 Build Year was our best year yet. We hosted 18 work parties engaging with 205 volunteers who donated over 4,000 hours of their time. 18% of our volunteer hours were contributed by youth under the age of 18! 25% of hours came from college and career-age people, 18-49. 57% of hours were givenContinue reading “Trail Update: Build Year Report 2024-2025”

Join us at Northern State Hospital for Public History Day July 26 2025

Join us on Saturday, July 26 for Public History Day at Northern State Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Pre-register for a free tour of the Colman Ward. Learn from speakers and displays, explore the historic hospital with a self-guided walking tour, and purchase books. The event opens at 9:30 am. Bring a picnic lunch and aContinue reading “Join us at Northern State Hospital for Public History Day July 26 2025”

Trail Update: Proposed Trails on Port of Skagit Property

Our work at Northern State Recreation Area is nearly complete. We are excited about our upcoming plans on Port of Skagit property! This summer our leadership team will wrap up a few projects at NSRA, including installation of a Wind Phone. On Sept 13, 2025 we will host our final volunteer work party in theContinue reading “Trail Update: Proposed Trails on Port of Skagit Property”