Good news from Washington State Parks. The Cascades to Palouse State Park Trail now offers 100 miles of virtually unimpeded access for bicyclists, horseback riders, and hikers between North Bend and the Columbia River near Beverly. This comes about with the recent renovation of the Renslow Trestle, crossing Interstate 90 east of Kittitas, along the old Milwaukee Road rail line that has been converted to a multi-use recreational trail.
Formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Iron Horse State Park, this old rail line was acquired by the state after Milwaukee Railroad went out of business in the 1970s. Over time, trestles, tunnels, and other sections have been repaired. This spring, for the first time, the full 100-mile length of the trail to the Columbia is available for use, except for a small stretch of street travel between Water Street and the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg.
Closure extended for Greenbrier area
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Greenbrier Area Closure Extended through May 15 - The Cherokee One Feather
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Golf tournament to benefit Area 33 Special Olympics
SEVIERVILLE â The Sevier County Gifted Olympians Lifelong Friends League is hosting its annual golf tournament at Sevierville Golf Club. The event was rescheduled from March 31 to Wednesday, April 14.
Registration for the two-man scramble is $190 per team. A shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
Make checks payable to Area 33 Special Olympics or Sevier County G.O.L.F. League. For more information call 865-680-3668.
Sevierville BMA schedules budget workshop
SEVIERVILLE â The Sevierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen has scheduled a workshop on Monday, April 12.
The workshop will begin at 3 p.m. at the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary Wade Boulevard. The purpose of this meeting will be for pre-budget discussion and other items as needed.
Road closures extended in Greenbrier Ramsey Prong Bridge is in need of replacement, but supply delays are extending the project’s timeline. NPS photo
A delay in supplies for the Ramsey Prong Bridge replacement project is causing an extended closure for Ramsey Prong Road and Greenbrier Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The roads closed in January and were expected to reopen March 26. However, there has been a delay in the availability of steel beams needed to complete the project. The closure pertains to pedestrians as well as to motorists.
“With the spring wildflower season upon us, we understand that many people will be disappointed in this delayed opening,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “For the safety of pedestrians and efficiency of operations, we cannot allow visitors to walk through the construction zone to access the popular trails in this area. The crews are working hard to have the site reopened in time for people to still enjo