Advocacy is at the heart of what we do at IATC. We are driven by our passion for the land and trails, and work with our partners to ensure equal access for all and that the proper resources are available to grow and maintain what’s already here.
Read MoreWe are hiring a part-time Program & Volunteer Coordinator to help us organize and run our hikes, field trips, work parties and special programs. Apply now.
Good news, urban/regional trail fans! A segment of the Issaquah-Preston Trail west of Highlands Drive has been reopened after a closure of over a year.
Read MorePart 1 of 2 about Proposition No. 1 in the upcoming November general election and how the Conservation Futures property taxes it seeks to extend have already shaped the landscape and benefitted the wildlife of the Issaquah Alps.
Read MoreIATC is actively working with multiple partners on trail and park planning on existing public lands and the acquisition of a number of parcels with high value for wildlife, connectivity for wildlife and humans, and appropriate low impact recreational uses.
Read MoreDuring his visit to Seattle on Earth Day 2022, President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing the US Forest Service and other federal land managers to identify ways to protect old-growth forests. During the public comment period, IATC submitted a letter expressing our comprehensive understanding of preference for proper forest management.
Read MoreLearn a bit of the history of the intriguing little shelter on West Tiger Mountain known as the “Hiker’s Hut.”
Read MoreJoin IATC Board members and the wider community in the Eastside Climate Action Challenge to reduce your household’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreMany lands in the Alps have been preserved and wildlife habitat protected, but reconnecting this habitat with the wider landscape is still a work in process. (Photo credit: Ben Babusis)
Read MoreAncient volcanic mud flows, 40 million year old river and swamp deposits that later turned into coal, and a fascinating rockfall that Harvey Manning once called a quarry--all these and more we covered on a hike on Cougar Mt.
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Read MoreThe recent passing of Harriot Stimson Bullitt reminded us of the famous fireplace on Squak Mt. and the gift of land in the heart of the Issaquah Alps.
Read MoreWhat’s so high about “High Point.” Learn that and more in this article about the bygone era of the High Point Mill.
Read MoreNew City parkland to have trail connections with Squak Mt. State Park.
Read MoreThe trails disturbed by the timber harvest on Tiger Mt. are about to be rebuilt better than ever.
Read MoreMany trails in the Alps need maintenance. Now new funding out of Olympia may help clear the backlog.
Read MoreSaved from development, the former Bergsma property is on a pathway that would make its new namesake’s legacy proud.
Read MoreThe new Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Forest is located in the Tolt River watershed.
Read MoreNoxious weeds and invasive plants are finding a home in the Issaquah Alps. Join us on hikes and learn from experts on how to identify and control these plants.
Read MoreWork began recently on a new housing development not far from the land targeted for preservation by Save Coal Creek. Is it a sign of things to come? We certainly hope not.
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