Coming back from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns in 2021 was a challenge. Contracts and permits were delayed, leaving our remaining work at Northern State Recreation Area uncertain. Hill Creek Trail was incomplete, and construction of the Pumphouse Bridge had not yet started. One of the proposals on our docket was a loop trail around ThompsonContinue reading “2021: Ivy Control at the Historic Guard Shack and Thompson Pond”
Category Archives: Proposed Trails
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”
Skagit Trail Builders 