Sep 5, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
The American Lung Association’s charity bicycle tour will be coming through the area on Saturday, Sept. 19 with 400-500 riders. Advanced Registration Rate of $40 is open until Aug. 31 (it then goes up to $50). For the latest updates – and to register as as Rider or...
Sep 5, 2015 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s a holiday weekend, a great time to go for a nice Walk-n-Talk with nice neighbors. This Sunday, September 6, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square to stroll up and over to Mathison Park, Burien’s highest point, where we’ll walk the park’s...
Aug 3, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
This coming Sunday, August 9, about 150 cyclists will be on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride, “Obliteride”, to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. The route will be bringing them through Normandy Park and Burien, right by or near our houses. WABI Burien...
Jul 24, 2015 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
“Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees.” – Marcel Proust What is Public Art in Burien? It stands tall on a pedestal at your side, adds pattern and color to a painted wall and is embedded in the floor at your...
Jul 10, 2015 | Bike Racks, Cycling, Featured
In March, when writing the Downtown Burien Bike Rack Project Wrap-up, there were still 6 bike racks awaiting installation. Since 2013, we had completed installation of 35 bike racks in the public right-of-way and on the few private properties that had participated....
Jul 8, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
WABI’s Post-Fireworks Walk-n-Talk on July 5 started at the SeaTac Community Center then headed northwest to make a loop through North SeaTac Park. Seven frequent walkers came along and were joined by first-time Walk-n-Talker, SeaTac City Councilmember Pam...
Jul 1, 2015 | Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
On Sunday, August 9, 2015, there will be a stream of 140-160 Obliteride cyclists rolling through Burien as they ride to raise funds for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Obliteride is more than a bike ride. It’s a movement to obliterate cancer. Half of all men and a...
Jul 1, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Fourth of July weekend is full of hustle and bustle, but maybe you’d just like a walk in the park? Ahh, shady trails, quiet conversation and a babbling brook sound pretty nice after the “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air”. For...
Jun 5, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s walking time again. Let’s head north from Burien Town Square to check out the transition from Spring to Summer in Chelsea Park. The last time we visited the neighborhood, we found these scenic gems: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden,...
May 10, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 15th and stop by the Burien Bike Day Commuter Support Station, from 6 am to 9 am. We’ll have coffee and goodies to keep your commute going! We’ll be at Burien Town Square Park, 400 SW 152nd St., just a couple of...
May 4, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It was a gorgeous day yesterday for the 22 Walk-n-Talkers that gathered for a stroll along a new route. We all met up at the Recology Highline Store at 5 Corners and listened to Matt as he gave an overview of the organization, the store and the services provided. Most...
May 1, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
There’s a special meetup spot and new walking route for our May 2015 Walk-n-Talk! Come join us. We’ll meet at the Recology Store Highline for a tour and introduction to the great things they’re doing and the “green” eco products they...
Apr 7, 2015 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Save the date! WABI Burien is pleased to participate in Recology Cleanscapes’ Waste-Free Earth Day. When: Saturday, April 18 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Where: The Recology Store Highline 15858 1st Ave S, #A100, Burien, Washington 98148 (Located at the Five...
Apr 7, 2015 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walking
Posted on the City of Burien Web Site: March 25, 2015 Burien adopts Resolution to become a ‘Let’s Move!’ City Burien has officially become a “Let’s Move City” by committing to the obesity prevention initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama. The Burien City...
Apr 2, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
This Sunday, April 5th, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will tackle some of the westward-facing hills of the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien. Every month since August 2011, neighbors and Burien city visitors have gathered, walked and talked for fun, conversation and exercise....
Mar 5, 2015 | Bike Racks, City of Burien, Cycling, Featured
by Maureen Hoffmann, Walk/Bike Burien (WABI) President It’s been an epic and exhilarating project. The efforts have come from throughout the community to bring the Downtown Burien Bike Rack Project to completion and success. There are now 41 new bike racks in...
Mar 4, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
More than three and a half years since WABI Burien started the Walk-n-Talks, it’s heart-warming to see the growing community of folks that arrive on the first Sunday of each month. Some people are “regulars”; they’ve only missed a couple of...
Feb 26, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
The weatherman has promised us a sunny weekend, so let’s get out together for the March Walk-n-Talk! This month we’ll walk around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the point where we can look out to a stunning view of Puget Sound and Mt....
Feb 11, 2015 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
The Tacoma News Tribune announced the roll-out of Tacoma’s Year of the Bike. Let’s support our neighbors to the south by hopping on two wheels for fun and errands. Tacoma’s Year of the Bike starts Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Grand Cinema (Tacoma, 606 S....
Jan 28, 2015 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Last year, twenty-two “12th Man” Walk-n-Talkers had a brisk walk before the Super Bowl… and look what happened. The Seahawks won! Let’s do it again. Some may say, “Oh no… there’s no time for a walk. I’m gonna watch the...
