Issaquah Alps Trails Club

06/19/2026

🌟 Supporter Spotlight: Larry Franks 🌟

Larry Franks' passion for salmon conservation has led to decades of environmental advocacy, education, and stewardship throughout the Issaquah community. In this month's Supporter Spotlight, he shares what inspires his work and challenges us all to take one action that benefits the environment.

Read the full feature using the link in our bio or visit issaquahalps.org/articles/2026/06/01/supporter-spotlight-larry-franks

06/18/2026

🐻 Bear Aware in the Issaquah Alps

The Issaquah Alps are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including black bears. As we enjoy our local trails and open spaces, it's important to remember that responsible recreation helps keep both people and wildlife safe.

When hiking:
• Stay aware of your surroundings
• Keep children and pets close
• Make noise on the trail, especially around corners and in dense vegetation
• Never feed wildlife
• Give bears and other wildlife plenty of space
• Pack out everything you bring in

At home:
• Secure garbage and compost
• Remove outdoor food sources that can attract wildlife
• Store pet food indoors

Bears play an important role in our local ecosystem. By staying bear aware and following simple safety practices, we can help keep wildlife wild and our trails safe for everyone.

Learn more, stay informed, and enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Visit our YouTube Channel to learn more about our Wildlife Cam Project.

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🐻 As you get outside this weekend, be Bear Aware in the Issaquah Al...

06/17/2026

🦌⚽ Wildlife Wednesday ⚽🦌

With FIFA World Cup action now underway in Seattle, these deer decided to show off some moves of their own on the trails of the Issaquah Alps.

We may not know which team they're rooting for, but they've certainly mastered the fast break.

As you head out to enjoy the trails this summer, remember that wildlife always has home-field advantage. Give animals plenty of space, practice Leave No Trace, and carry the 10 Essentials:

🗺️ Navigation
🔦 Illumination
☀️ Sun protection
🩹 First aid supplies
🔧 Knife/tool & repair kit
🔥 Fire starter
🍎 Extra food
💧 Extra water
👕 Extra clothing
⛺ Emergency shelter

Whether you're heading out for a short walk or a long hike, being prepared helps keep everyone—human and wild—safe.

06/16/2026

🌿 The forests of the Issaquah Alps don't take care of themselves—they thrive because people like you show up.

At the end of this month, spend a couple of hours making a real difference for the trails, wildlife, and native forests that make this place so special. Whether you're pulling invasive plants or helping care for a young forest, every action helps create healthier habitat for generations to come.

📅 June 24 | 9–11 AM
🌱 Green Issaquah: Restoration Event at Ingi Johnson Park

📅 June 26 | 4–6 PM
🌳 Green Issaquah: Miyawaki Forest Maintenance Event

Bring your gloves, bring a friend, and leave knowing you made the Issaquah Alps a little better than you found them. 💚

Registration required: issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents

City of Issaquah - Government

06/16/2026

It's Pride Month, everybody. The future is inclusive.
Trail fun,
is for everyone!

06/12/2026

☀️ Real PNW summer sunshine is finally in the forecast!

If you're hitting the trails this weekend, keep an eye out—it's still early, but berry season is starting in the Issaquah Alps. We're already spotting red huckleberries, salmonberries, and other native trail treats along the way.

Want to know what's safe to nibble and how to identify it? Check out IATC Board Member Selena Eon's guide to the native "berries" of the Issaquah Alps.

🍓 Read the full article using the link in our bio or visit: issaquahalps.org/articles/2024/8/1/berry-identification

See you on the trails!

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06/10/2026

🔨 Wildlife Wednesday 🔨

We caught this woodpecker hard at work in the early morning hours, pecking away like it had an important project due by noon.

A few seconds later, it flew off.

Maybe it found breakfast.
Maybe it finished the job.
Maybe it remembered it left the oven on.

We'll never know.

06/09/2026

While the forecast calls for a gloomy “June-uary” over the next few days, summer weather will be back in time for the weekend—so plan your outing now…

A new article by IATC’s Kira Telgen spotlights seasonal hikes across the Issaquah Alps, featuring Coal Creek Falls, the historic Bullitt Fireplace Trail, the Preston Railroad and Silent Swamp loop, and the Elk Ridge and Sherwood Loop—showcasing everything from waterfall destinations and forest strolls to longer ridge routes with Mount Rainier views.

Read the full story and start planning your weekend adventure using the link in our bio or visit: issaquahalps.org/articles/2026/06/01/enjoying-the-issaquah-alps-in-the-summer.

06/08/2026

🥾🌲 Get outside and explore the Issaquah Alps with us this June!

Whether you're looking for a family-friendly adventure, a guided nature walk, or a more challenging trek, we have something for everyone:

📍 June 11 – Off the Beaten Path: Rattlesnake Mountain Hike (9:30 AM–12:30 PM)
📍 June 13 – Issaquah Creek Habitat Hike with FISH (10 AM–12 PM)
📍 June 16 – Teddy Bear Hike at Lake Sammamish State Park (10–11 AM)
📍 June 17 – Debbie's View Hike (4:30–8:30 PM)

Come discover local trails, learn about wildlife and native plants, and connect with fellow nature lovers.

✅ Registration required

Learn more and sign up using the link in our bio or visit issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents.

06/05/2026

🌎🌲 This World Environment Day, we're celebrating one of Issaquah's greatest treasures: our forests.

Did you know much of the trail system on Tradition Plateau is managed by the City of Issaquah? With a 92% tree canopy and a history shaped by both logging and conservation, these forests are a vital part of the Issaquah Alps.

In a new article, Urban Forest Supervisor Dan Hintz shares how the recently completed Tradition Plateau Forest Management Plan will guide the next 30 years of stewardship, helping keep these forests healthy, resilient, and thriving for future generations.

📖 Read the full article using the link in our bio or visit https://www.issaquahalps.org/articles/2026/06/01/city-of-issaquah-tradition-plateau-forest-management-plan

📸City of Issaquah