Community Support at the Song Sparrow Bridge Ribbon Cutting

We are proud to be part of an amazing community that recognizes the health benefits of parks and trails and wholeheartedly supports outdoor recreation! On September 19, we celebrated the completion of our work at Northern State Recreation Area with an open house at the Port of Skagit SWIFT Center and a Ribbon Cutting CeremonyContinue reading “Community Support at the Song Sparrow Bridge Ribbon Cutting”

Trail Update: September Events!

🌼 September 13 Our final work party at Northern State Recreation Area! We will be focused on trail stewardship activities like managing vegetation and decommissioning unsanctioned trails. 🎉 September 19 Hosted by Skagit County Parks and Recreation, the Port of Skagit, and the City of Sedro-Woolley. Join us for an open house at the SWIFTContinue reading “Trail Update: September Events!”

2019: Building Brickyard Creek Trail

When we started working on the Northern State Trail System in 2019, we were thrilled to accept the help of the 6 to 8 volunteers who showed up regularly. As the trail system has grown, so have our volunteer teams. At our June 28, 2025, work party, we had 56 volunteers participate, demonstrating that ourContinue reading “2019: Building Brickyard Creek Trail”

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”