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Thorp Walk

Saturday June 28^th
Sunday June 29^th

Celebrate Greenway Days’ most easterly point by taking this 6.2 mile walk with a 3.1 mile extended option.  The walk makes two loops through the town of Thorp and on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in Iron Horse State Park.  Walk through Ice Pond Park and the grounds of the Historic Thorp Mill.  Take time to tour the mill – free but donations are appreciated.  Register at Thorp High School between 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday, and from 9:00am-12:00pm on Sunday.  Details and Directions

Hosted by:

Ellensburg Wind Walkers

Cowboy Rendezvous

Saturday June 28^th
Sunday June 29^t

Don’t miss Cle Elum’s exciting tribute to Western Lifestyle.  Cheer for your favorite competitor in Saturday’s Horse Pull and then visit the Saturday evening cookout, sing-along & bonfire.  Find out who can stay on the longest at the Children’s Mutton Busting Competition on Sunday!

Saturday Events:
10am-1pm Tack Auction;
1:30pm Horse Pull Competition,
4:00-dark Evening Cookout, Sing-Along & Bonfire

Sunday Events:
1pm Children's Mutton Busting Competition
2-5pm Pro-West Rodeo (NEW!) -  Timed Events include: barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and break-away.  Rough stock events include: bare-back, saddle-bronc, and bull riding competitions.  Competitors may register with the Pro-West Rodeo Association.   This event is free of charge.

Cowboy crafts and wagon rides will be available both days. 

Directions

Cle Elum Downtown Association

Cle Elum/South Cle Elum Walk

Saturday June 28^th
Sunday June 29^th

 Walk through South Cle Elum and on the John Wayne Trail – Iron Horse State Park to the restored Milwaukee RR depot on this 6.2 mile walk with a 3.7 mile extended option .  Tour the grounds of the depot and then walk to Cle Elum, up to the Laurel Hill Cemetery and down through town including the Carpenter house museum before returning to Fireman’s Park.  Register at Fireman’s Park in Cle Elum between 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday, and from 9:00am-12:00pm on Sunday.  Details and Directions

Hosted by:

Ellensburg Wind Walker

Drive to the Depot Car Show

Saturday June 28^th

Visit South Cle Elum Fireman’s Park for a mid-day display of classic cars.  The fun and festivities will run from 10:00am-2:00pm.  Directions

Hosted by:

Cascade Rail Foundation

Cle Elum Downtown Association

Fenders on Front Street Participants

Mountains to Sound Relay

Sunday June 29^th

Join 200 teams, 50 pairs teams and 75 Iron Solos in the 3^rd Annual Mountains to Sound Relay.  Beginning at Snoqualmie Pass, the event consists of a 23 mile mountain bike ride, a 50 mile road bike ride, a 12 mile canoe/kayak, ½ Marathon and 6 mile sprint to the finish line at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle.  Register now  to compete, or come to cheer the race participants!
Details 

Mountains to Sound Greenway

REI

Seattle Running Company

Olympic Physical Therapy

Bridging Futures Information Booth

Saturday, June 28^th

Sunday, June 29^th

Stop by the Red Mountain Café at Snoqualmie Pass to learn about the Washington State Department of Transportation’s efforts to establish safe and vital wildlife corridors along I-90 Snoqualmie Pass.  Pick up key information about the I-90 project and learn about future plans to enhance this important east-west corridor for the safety and enjoyment of motorists and wildlife.  Winners of the Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest will also have their work displayed. 

Hosted by:

Washington State Department of Transportation

Interstate 90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition

Geoteaming at Rattlesnake Lake

Saturday, June 28th

Register your team or yourself for this fun geocaching competition.  Each team will be loaned a GPS unit, pocket PC and digital camera to help them find the hidden caches along the trails at scenic Rattlesnake Lake.  This family-oriented activity is sure to delight and prizes will be awarded.  You must register in advance for one of four convenient start times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
(ALL SESSIONS ARE FULL!)
Teams of 8 registered participants will be assembled on the day of the event. 
Directions

Hosted by:

Mountains to Sound Greenway

PLAYTIME Inc.

Girl Scouts of America

Cedar Butte Hike

Saturday June 28^th

Join Issaquah Alps Trails Club leader Doug Simpson on this enjoyable 5 mile hike with 900 feet gain in elevation and beautiful Snoqualmie Valley views.  Hikers must come equipped with hiking shoes or boots and carry a pack with water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather.  Hikers will meet at the corner of 1^st and Bush Streets in Issaquah at 9:30am to car pool to the trail head.  Call Doug at 425-392-6660 for more details.  Directions.

Hosted by:

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

Rattlesnake Mountain Traverse Hike

Saturday June 28^th

Experienced hikers, come join Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Richard Mann on this 11 mile advanced hike with 3000 feet gain in elevation.  Hikers must come equipped with hiking shoes or boots and carry a pack with water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. Hikers will meet at the corner of 1^st and Bush Streets in Issaquah at 8:30am to car pool to the trail head.  Call Richard at 425-391-0410 for details and to make a reservation.  Directions.
 

Hosted by:

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

Cedar River Watershed Tours

Saturday June 28^th

Visit the Cedar River Watershed Education Center and listen to water drops play the drums.  Explore the interactive exhibits and learn about Seattle's water supply.  Sign up for a naturalist led bus tour into the protected boundaries of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed on Saturday from 9:30-11:00 or 1:00-2:30.  Tours will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Photo ID required for adults.  Participants ages 10 and older are welcome on the bus tour. Call the Education Center at 206-733-9421 for more information. Directions

Hosted by:

Seattle Public Utilities

Little Si Hike

Sunday June 29^th

Join Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Mary Nolan on this intermediate level 5 mile hike with 1300 feet gain in elevation.  Hikers must come equipped with hiking shoes or boots and carry a pack with water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather.  Hikers will meet at the corner of 1^st and Bush Streets in Issaquah at 9:30am to car pool to the trail head.  Call Mary at 425-837-1535 for details.  Directions.
 

Hosted by:

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

Bike Ride from Rattlesnake Lake to Snoqualmie Pass

Saturday June 28^th

Join ride leader Norm Tjaden for a 30 mile, gentle grade ride from Rattlesnake Lake to Snoqualmie Pass and back on the scenic John Wayne Pioneer Trail.  Bring lunch and water.  Meet in the Rattlesnake Lake parking area at 10:00am for a 10:30 start.  Riders will regroup occasionally and will be responsible for their own repairs.  Reservations are not required.  Call Norm at 206-525-2366 for details.  This ride will be canceled in the event of rain. Directions.

Hosted by:

Cascade Bicycle Club

Train Rides

Saturday June 28^th

Sunday June 29^th

Experience early railroading from North Bend or Snoqualmie on a vintage train ride to the top of Snoqualmie Falls.  Visit the museum at the Snoqualmie Depot from 10:00am-5:00pm both days to learn more about the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest.  Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children (ages 2-12) $7.  Print your 2 for 1 coupon here!
 Directions.

Hosted by:

Northwest Railway Museum

Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake Bike Ride

Saturday June 28^th

Join ride leader Jim Taylor on this 30 mile, beautiful and hilly ride from Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake.  Riders will visit the Cedar River Watershed Education Center and have a food stop before returning via North Bend. The pace will be set at 12-14 mph on level ground.  Riders will regroup occasionally and will be responsible for their own repairs.  This route includes 6 miles of hard pack dirt trail, road bikes are OK.  Meet at 10:00am at the Fall City Share/Ride dirt lot.  Call Jim for details at 206-923-5273.  Reservations are not required.  This ride will be canceled in the event of rain. Directions to Meeting Point

Hosted by:

Cascade Bicycle Club

Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Fin Days

Saturday June 28^th
Sunday June 29^th

Learn about our watershed and the salmon that swim its waters!  FREE hands-on activities and demonstrations in our Watershed Science Center for children and adults.  Join docents for 30-minute Hatchery tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  Hatchery hours are 9:00am-5:00pm both days.  Posters and other give-aways from Dept. of Fish and Wildlife will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery will host an open house and ceremony to celebrate the installation of a solar power demonstration project on Saturday, June 28, 2:00 PM.

Details and  Directions.

Hosted by:

FISH

Downtown Issaquah History Hike

Saturday June 28^th

Meet at the Issaquah Train Depot at 1:00 PM.  The hike covers roughly 2 miles over easy terrain and lasts about 2 hours.  Hikers will walk through Issaquah's history, from the 1880s to present day.  Reservations required.  Call 425/392-3500.  Free of charge.  All ages are welcome.  Directions

Hosted by:

Issaquah History Museum

Issaquah & Superior Mine Hike

Saturday June 28^th

Meet at 10:00am at the Issaquah Train Depot for a brief presentation on the Issaquah & Superior mining operations history.  Hikers will leave from the Depot afterwards.  The hike, led by a local historian,  will last about 2 1/2 hours and cover approximately 2 miles over easy terrain.  Reservations required.  Call 425/392-3500.  Cost is $2.00/participant.  All ages are welcome.  Directions

Issaquah History Museum

Issaquah Farmer's Market

Saturday June 28^th

Come join the fun at the Issaquah Farmer’s Market.  The Market is popular for its amazing farm fresh produce, fruits, fresh cut flowers, nursery items, specialty foods, and arts & crafts.  Come enjoy Kirk Charles the Magician at 11:00am for a fun filled special performance, or stop by any time from 9:00am-2:00pm to soak up the vibrant marketplace activity!  Directions

Hosted by:

City of Issaquah Parks and Recreation

Fenders On Front Street Car Show & Cruise

Sunday June 29^th

Downtown Issaquah will be hopping with over 900 vintage and classic cars, street vendors and live music.  Performances include the Astro Cats from 10:30 to 11:30, Panama from 12:00 to 1:00 and the Neil Rush Band from 1:30 to 2:30

Mountains-to-Sound Greenway

Downtown Issaquah Association

XXX Root Beer Drive-In

Grand Ridge Mine Hike

Sunday June 29^th

Meet at 10:00am at the Issaquah Train Depot for a brief presentation on the Grand Ridge mining operations history.  Following the presentation, hikers will either set off on foot or drive to a meeting place closer to the trailhead.  The hike itself, led by a local historian, will be approximately 3 to 5 miles in length, and will last about 4 hours.  Reservations required.  Call 425/392-3500.  Cost is $2.00/participant.  All ages are welcome.  Directions

Issaquah History Museum

Tiger Mountain Loop Hike

Sunday June 29^th

Learn the history and hydrology of the Tiger Mountain Loop trail with Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Dave Happlar.   This educational 5 mile hike with 600 feet gain in elevation is great for beginners interested in learning more about Tiger Mountain.  Hikers must come equipped with hiking shoes or boots and carry a pack with water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather.  Hikers will meet at the corner of 1^st and Bush Streets in Issaquah at 1:00pm to car pool to the trail head.  Call Dave at -425-392-3571 for details. 

Hosted by:

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

Strawberry Festival

Saturday June 28^th
Sunday June 29^th

The Eastside Heritage Center's STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in Bellevue is a family oriented, historic community event, featuring fresh strawberry shortcake, entertainment on two stages, historical and agricultural exhibits, family fun with games, clowns, face painting and strawberry shortcake eating contests, food and vendor booths and Classic Auto Show (Saturday only). The Strawberry Festival promotes and celebrates the Eastside's agricultural heritage, as well as its diverse cultural past, present and future.  Hours: 10am-8pm Sat; 10am-5pm Sun.   Details & Directions

Hosted by:

Eastside Heritage Center
 

Natural History Orienteering Adventure

Saturday June 28th

Sunday June 29^th

Learn the sport of orienteering while experiencing the beauty of nature.  This non-competitive course is designed for all ages and levels.  Instruction and equipment will be provided from 10:00am-2:00pm both days at Lewis Creek Park in Bellevue.   Directions

Let's Go Fishing

Saturday, June 28^th

Bait your hook, cast your line and learn to catch the big one at Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank Park from 1:00-3:00.  Children ages 8 to 13 (with an adult) will receive instruction from Roger and Linda Urbaniak of Puget Sound Anglers and can then put their new knowledge into action.  After their day of fishing, participants will take home a fishing kit.  There is a $21 fee to participate and pre-registration is required. Visit myparksandrecreation.com or call 206-275-7609 to reserve your spot today.  Directions

Hosted by:

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation

Mountains to Sound Relay Finish

Sunday, June 29th

Don’t miss the exciting Mountains to Sound Relay finish line celebration at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle. Spectators can cheer on the finishers, listen to KMTT The Mountain’s live broadcast, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The fun will begin at 2:00pm as the first teams cross the finish line. Limited parking is available.  Use public transport or car pool where possible.   Directions

Hosted by:

Mountains to Sound Greenway

REI

Seattle Running Company

Olympic Physical Therapy