News from 2026

Mt. Midgeley Work Bee: Blowdown, a Dyson, and a Hermit Thrush

Some work bees are straightforward. This one had a little bit of everything. When we put out the call for volunteers to head up Mt. Midgeley Trail on July 12 for a day of trail clearing and cabin cleanup, we weren't entirely sure what we'd find up there. The trail needed attention — blowdown, encroaching vegetation, a cabin that had sat through a full winter — and we needed hands. Eleven people showed up. And they absolutely delivered. The Trail Let's talk about the blowdown. There was a lot...

Ka Papa Cedars Trail: Clear, Clean, and Ready

If Ka Papa Cedars has been on your list, now is a great time to go. Monday, TCVS volunteers headed out to tackle a blowdown that had been blocking the trail. Six trees down, six trees cut out and cleared. The trail is now open and in excellent shape — exactly the way it should be. This is the quiet, unglamorous side of trail stewardship. No fanfare, just people who love these trails showing up with chainsaws and doing what needs to be done. We're grateful for every one of them. Help Us Keep...

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Nun Creek Trail: Community Showed Up — And Then Some

It started as an ambitious goal: clear 4 kilometers of seriously overgrown alder from the forestry road leading to the Nun Creek Trailhead, opening up access to a trail that the TCVS community has been curious about. What unfolded over just two work days was something far bigger than brush clearing. Thirty-one volunteers arrived on that first Saturday morning ready to work. By the end of it all — across two days of effort — 428 hours of volunteer labor had been poured into this project. Four...

Thanks again to Pealows Independent Grocer for always pulling through for TCVS!

Thank You, Pealows Independent Grocer — for Showing Up for Trails Creston has many community partners who keep showing up, year after year, because they genuinely care about the place they call home. Two such folks are Brian and Julia, of Pealows Independent Grocer right here in Creston. And we think they deserve a proper thank you. A History Worth Celebrating Our relationship with Pealows goes back to our very first fundraiser — and every year since, they've been there. Year One set the...

The Boardwalk is Here — Balancing Rock Trail is Better Than Ever!

It's done. We couldn't be more excited to share the news: the brand new floating boardwalk on the Balancing Rock Trail is complete, the trail has been cleaned and cleared from end to end, and it is absolutely ready for visitors. Whether you've been walking this trail for years or you've been meaning to check it out, now is the time. Come see it. A New Boardwalk Worth the Wait Before the old boardwalk through the skunk cabbage wetland had broken down and fallen apart, it served us faithfully...

Discover the Revitalized Balancing Rock Trail

Enhancements to the Trail Experience If you've visited the Balancing Rock Trail lately, you may have noticed something looking a little sharper out there. A set of newly refurbished trail signs has been installed along the route. These signs give the trail a polished, welcoming look that matches the experience waiting for visitors on the other side of the trailhead. Today, we added the finishing touch: a brand new trail registration box. The New Trail Registration Box The original box had...

Wet Boots, Good Roots: Upper Balancing Rock Trail Work Bee Re-cap.

On Sunday, April 12, thirteen volunteers laced up their boots and headed into the hills — mist, drizzle, and all. Conditions on the upper Balancing Rock / Creston Mountain Trail were what some would generously call refreshing and others might simply call wet. Either way, the crew didn't flinch. From Skunk Cabbage Swamp to trail end, the work got done, and everyone made it home in one piece. It was a long day on the trail — exactly the kind that reminds us why this work matters and why the...

The Bear Fair Is Back — April 25, Centennial Park

Last June, upwards of 200 Creston Valley residents gathered for the first-in-a-while Bear Fair — and the response said it all. People came curious and left confident. The conversations, the demonstrations, the shared experience of learning together — it was a day our community needed. We're back for 2026, and this year the focus is clear: bears are in our backyards, on our trails, and in our neighborhoods. Do you know what to do? The Bear Fair is not about fear. It's not about blame. It's...

Balancing Rock | Boardwalk Replacement — Project Update Spring 2026 | Trail Improvement

Spring is arriving, and so is one of our most exciting projects for 2026. This season, we're replacing the deteriorating boardwalk in the wetland area on the Balancing Rock Trail— and we're doing it right. The old structure has long reached the end of its life, and in its place, we'll be installing a floating dock-style boardwalk that will be more durable, more functional, and better suited to the dynamic wetland environment it crosses. We're proud to share that this project is generously...

Get Ready — The 2026 Trail Season Is Shaping Up!

This is the season we’ve been working toward. Thanks to over 100 registered volunteers, a growing list of approved projects, and a whole lot of community passion, TCVS is gearing up for one of our most ambitious years yet. You asked if we could plan ahead — we heard you. While we can’t lock in exact dates just yet (weather, approvals, and funding all have a say), we can give you a solid look at what’s coming and roughly when. So mark your calendars, watch for our callouts, and get ready to...

We’re Growing — And We Need You Behind the Scenes

Trail building and maintenance might be what most people picture when they think of volunteering with the Creston Valley Trails Society. But before we ever pick up a pruning saw or a rake, there’s a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work that makes it possible. As TCVS grows, we’re spreading the load — and right now, we have four key roles to fill. These positions don’t require you to haul tools up a hillside. They require your time, your skills, and your passion for trails and community....

You Asked, We Listened: Introducing the TCVS ActivePlus Membership

More perks. More connection. More trails. All for $20 a year. Here's something we love about the TCVS community: you tell us what you need, and we get to work. Back in 2024, we sent out a member survey — and the results were clear. One of the most common reasons people were joining TCVS wasn't just the trails. It was you. It was the people. It was the chance to find a like minded community, hiking partners, meet fellow adventurers, and feel genuinely connected to the Creston Valley outdoors...