Then and Now - "Wilderness on the Metro"

The recent announcement of the expanded Metro Trailhead Direct service in 2019 brings to mind past notions on the accessibility of our nearby “wilderness” via metro bus service.

Tom AndersonApril 22, 2019

Trailhead Direct returns on April 20

The Trailhead Direct service resumes on April 20 with a new route serving South King County

John SherwinApril 14, 2019

Annual Club Potluck - with Cake!

Lots of yummy food was shared at the annual club potluck, but the star of the show was a special 40th Anniversary cake.

Tom AndersonApril 8, 2019

Annual Membership Meeting Held at the Issaquah Depot

The annual membership meeting of the IATC was held in the warm ambiance of the Issaquah Depot last Thursday evening. The accomplishments of 2018 were reviewed, and the goals for 2019 presented. And pizza was enjoyed by all.

Tom AndersonMarch 17, 2019

Greenway Designated as a “National Heritage Area”

We few, we happy few, we band of IATC hikers set out on that first Mountains to Sound March twenty-nine years ago, armed with nothing more than a vision of what the Greenway could be. That vision, sparked by the little-club-that-could, soon blossomed into the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and now the vision is further validated by the designation of the Greenway as a “National Heritage Area,” the first NHA in the northwest.

Tom AndersonMarch 16, 2019

Remembering Ruth Kees - a Local Hero

Today is International Women’s Day, a good time to honor one of our local heroes: Ruth Kees. She was a tireless environmental activist and champion of sustainable practices.

Tom AndersonMarch 8, 2019

IATC at the "Hiker Rally Day" in Olympia

Tuesday, February 19, was "Hiker Rally Day" in Olympia, and your club was represented in the Washington Trail Association contingent.

Tom AndersonFebruary 21, 2019

Rattlesnake Mountain - What's in a Name?

Learn a little history on the name of Rattlesnake Mountain and Rattlesnake Lake.

Tom AndersonFebruary 10, 2019

Annual Land Conservation Panel Discussion

The third annual Land Conservation Panel Discussion was held Thursday evening in the historic Pickering Barn, and a good time was had by all.

Tom AndersonFebruary 1, 2019

The IATC has a new Executive Director

The IATC welcomes our new Executive Director Lindsay Frickle!

John SherwinJanuary 31, 2019

IATC Accomplishments Map

IATC unveils a beautiful accomplishments map showing the positive impact of IATC advocacy over the years.

John SherwinJanuary 30, 2019

The East Lake Sammamish Trail Near SE 62nd Reopens!

We love our urban trails, too, so we are excited to get the south end of the East Lake Sammamish trail back online after a closure of nearly 2 years!

Tom AndersonJanuary 30, 2019

Logging History Program

Once again, Steve Williams captivated all of us would-be lumberjacks with his annual Logging History Program.

Tom AndersonJanuary 20, 2019

Happy Trails to Doug Simpson, Retiring Alpiner Editor

Congratulations and many, many thanks to a past President and Alpiner Editor Chief who guided the Club with a steady hand and inspired writing

IATC StaffJanuary 10, 2019Doug Simpson, Editor, IATC, Retired, Journalist

Seattle Times: "How a group of savvy Issaquah residents halted a housing development"

Moral of the Story: Grass roots activism works!!

Tom AndersonJanuary 9, 2019

City Council Approves Preservation Plan for the Bergsma Parcel

There was much jubilation in council chambers last Monday evening as the Issaquah City Council approved a plan to preserve 46 acres on Cougar Mountain during its Dec. 3, 2018 meeting.

Tom AndersonDecember 5, 2018