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• Roslyn Projects # 1 & # 4: Adding trail sighs in the Ros/yn U.rban Forest ~md clarifying the two connections of the Cbal Mine Trail with a painted 'tracks" woUld encourage both individuals am;] families visiting Upper Kittitas County to take time for short hikes. After seeing the beauty of the w;Jdemess, those short hikes could easily lead to planning a longer hike and overnight stays. A big component of the RUF trail signage is also public safety, so hikers, skiers or hors~ riders can let emergency personnel know their location in an emergency. PROS Goal 5 Historical resources PROS Policy 5.1 Historical features and interests 5 .1.1 : Identify. preserve, and enhance Kittitas County's heritage , traditions, and cultural features -Including historical sites , buildings , artworks, views, and monuments within park sites and historical areas -especially Roslyn , Cle Elum, and Ellensburg historic downtowns. • Roslyn project # 4: Coal mining was essential to the development of the towns in the Upper County, and a huge part of the area's over 100 year history. The Coal Mine Trail follows the path of the Northern Pacific Railroad branch line developed in 1886 to transporf'ebal from the Ros/yn/Cle Elum Coal Field. In 1887, the· branch was extended to the #3 Mine where Ronald developed. The Ros/ynlRonald line was operated until 1986, and then in 1994, it began to be converted to an interlocal public recreational trail. When people hike the entire trail, they become enmeshed in the history of the area. • Ros/yn project # 5: The entire footprint of Roslyn is an historic district making it very unique. Adding a new welcome sign to remind people of that as they enter town will encourage them to visit the unique museums, structures, and sites that showcase stories the area's history. PROS Goal 6 Trail systems PROS Policy 6.1 Winter trails Support a system of alpine skiing\ dog sledding. ice-skating, Nordic skiing, sledd ;ng or snow tUbing , snowshoeing, and snowmoblle trailheads and trails for access to Wenatchee National Forest and TeCinaway Community Forest attractions. PROS Policy 6.4 Hike and bike t~alls Coord in ate and support a comprehensive system of off- road hike and blk.e trails that access scenic, environmental, historiC, and open space attributes throughout Kittitas County -expanding and linking existi ng trail systems into area-wide networks especially including between the urban residential areas and public lands in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Wenatchee National Forest, Teanaway Community Forest, LT Murray, Oak Creek, Wenas, and Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area. PROS Policy 6.8 All trail services and furnishings 6.8.1: Support development and maintenance of a series of trails, trailheads , trailside rest stops, viewpoints, and trail signage systems that integrate winter, water, horse. hike, bike, ORV, ATV, and dog trails with specific historical, CUltural, environmental and SCenic points of interest. 2016 Roslyn Tourism-Related, Municipality Owned Grant