Gregory Scruggs

3 weeks ago | tri-cityherald.com | Gregory Scruggs

A little over 20 years ago, King County Parks nearly fenced off Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. In early 2003, the county was facing a $9 million budget shortfall. Something would have to give, and parks officials determined they would close the 35-plus miles of trails that crisscross forested hillside nestled between Bellevue and Issaquah. There was hope on the horizon, however, as King County voters considered the first-ever property tax levy to fund the county's park system that May.

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Gregory Scruggs

A little over 20 years ago, King County Parks nearly fenced off Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. In early 2003, the county was facing a $9 million budget shortfall. Something would have to give, and parks officials determined they would close the 35-plus miles of trails that crisscross forested hillside nestled between Bellevue and Issaquah. There was hope on the horizon, however, as King County voters considered the first-ever property tax levy to fund the county’s park system that May.

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Conrad Swanson |Gregory Scruggs

SEATTLE — Crystal Mountain Ski Resort’s new owners last year opened a 25,000-square-foot day lodge, part of a $100 million expansion plan for the outdoor destination northeast of Mount Rainier. The resort has been so crowded in recent years that the owner, ski conglomerate Alterra Mountain Company, has dialed back access for its season pass holders to help relieve the pressure. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

4 weeks ago | theolympian.com | Gregory Scruggs

May 29-MOUNT SI NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AREA - On a spring weekday, Cedarcrest High School students Max Nelson and Monte Dams spent what should have been fourth period on the trail to Teneriffe Falls. But don't get the impression that the teenagers were skipping school.

4 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Gregory Scruggs

MOUNT SI NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AREA — On a spring weekday, Cedarcrest High School students Max Nelson and Monte Dams spent what should have been fourth period on the trail to Teneriffe Falls. But don’t get the impression that the teenagers were skipping school.