During the winter of 2018-2019, we broke ground on Hill Creek Trail at Northern State Recreation Area. 🤓 (Side note! At the time, it was being called the “Pumphouse Trail” because of the historic pump house it runs adjacent to. In May 2025, it was renamed Hill Creek Trail). It connects to the north andContinue reading “2019: Breaking Ground on Hill Creek Trail”
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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”
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”
Trail Update: New Map and New Trail Names
Great news for trail users! With our work on the Hill Creek / Pump House trail system nearly complete, the county has done a final survey and produced a new map with mileage notes. And, along with the new map, came refreshed names. Please note the changes: Total mileage….about 3 miles! (We had been guessingContinue reading “Trail Update: New Map and New Trail Names”
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