Category: trailhead direct
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How much do our kids play? Not as much as you think. And here’s what we’re doing about it.
On Tuesday, September 10, we were excited to release the analysis and recommendations from a two-year effort conducted by the University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics and The Aspen Institute, in coordination with King County Parks and many other partners. The study, called the State of Play: Seattle-King County, found that less than…
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This weekend Oct. 14-15 is the last weekend of Trailhead Direct until the spring.
It’s not a “goodbye” just a “see you later”. The Trailhead Direct transit van will be put on pause after this weekend Oct. 14-15. Soak up (pun intended!) the fall hiking season and hop on Trailhead Direct for one final weekend. Do you want to see Trailhead Direct expanded (wink wink nudge nudge- Mount Si)? We…
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Photo Story: Trailhead Direct
This past weekend I carpooled out to the Issaquah Transit Center with some friends to hop on Trailhead Direct; a new transit service that seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards, and expand access to several popular hiking destinations in the Issaquah Alps and along I-90. Energy was high as we waited for…
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Trailhead Direct FAQs
1) What is Trailhead Direct? Trailhead Direct is a transit van pilot project sponsored by King County Metro’s Community Connections program and King County Parks that seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to hiking destinations in the Issaquah Alps and along I-90. More information: www.kingcounty.gov/trailheaddirect 2) When does the Trailhead…