Aug 11, 2021 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers
WABI Weekday Walkers Leader, Laura Kennedy Gould, has passed the torch to new Burien resident, Audrey Lipps. Audrey and her husband Dave have recently moved to Burien from Reston, Virginia, to be closer to their kids and grandkids. Audrey is a mental health counselor...
Jul 28, 2021 | Art Walks, City of Burien, Featured, Walk-n-Talk
“I had a pleasant time on this walk and discovered art in Burien that I hadn’t known about since living in the area beginning in 1992. Where are we heading on the next walk?” Rick Frequent Walk-n-Talker Sunday August 1, 2021 In keeping with our summertime tradition,...
Jul 24, 2021 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, City of Burien, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources
FREE Bicycle Rodeo will be at Boulevard Park Library on Saturday, Aug. 7 Date and Time: August 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Boulevard Park Library, 12015 Roseberg Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168 Grab your bike and your helmet (and a parent or guardian) and come...
Jul 18, 2021 | Featured, Parks & Trails
Join our naturalists on the beach, or discover it on your own! Mark Your Calendar for these Summer Beach Walks: FRI July 23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm SAT July 24 11:00 am – 1:00 pm SUN July 25 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Can’t make these dates? Check our list of...
Jul 15, 2021 | Art Walks, Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking Event
Normally the Des Moines Waterland Walking Group meets at a specific place and time, and we walk a route together. But this month I am not available so I am inviting you to join Destination Des Moines for their Artwalk and Scavenger Hunt. You can walk and participate...
Jun 30, 2021 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
After some very hot temperatures, what could be better than a Walk-n-Talk through the trees, down to Seahurst Beach, on the Fourth of July? (And since starting at the top, you can get to the beach without struggling to find parking there!) On Sunday, July 4, 2021, our...
Jun 18, 2021 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Parks & Trails
Come join our special annual Father’s Day walk. As is tradition, we are walking the loop trail at Saltwater State Park. On Sunday, June 20th meet at 11:00 a.m. in the lower parking lot near the bathrooms. You will need either an annual Discover Pass or buy a daily...
Jun 4, 2021 | Featured, Walking Event
Do you like to walk and run? Do you want to help out some local non-profits? Here is a great way to motivate yourself to get out and walk and/or run this summer. You have the freedom to walk, hike, or run any distance, any time, any place you choose, whenever you...
Jun 2, 2021 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
June already! Birds are singing and the weather’s warming. Time to walk with friends and neighbors on our June Walk-n-Talk. This is a FREE event and is enjoyable for all, including friendly, four-legged friends. On our monthly Walk-n-Talks, we aim to walk in...
May 2, 2021 | City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Bike Everywhere Month is here for the month of May 2021, dedicated to all things pedal-powered. Whether you have a bike, plan to get a bike, or are just interested in learning about all things on two wheels, this is for you. Keep your eye on the Burien Parks,...
Apr 30, 2021 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk
On our May Walk-n-Talk, we’ll stroll from Burien Town Square, southbound to the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the overlook, hoping we can look out to a view of Mt. Rainier. Date: Sunday, May 2, 2021 (Rain or shine…)Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking...
Apr 15, 2021 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
April is a good time to enjoy the beautiful marina and beaches we have in Des Moines. This Sunday, April 18th at 11:00 am meet in the northwest corner of the Des Moines Marina, near the bathrooms and fishing pier. We will walk south along the boardwalk, enjoying the...
Apr 2, 2021 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail”. This wandering, varied trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW 172nd St. – the “Sunrise Trail” – and then, from Three Tree Point northward, parallels Maplewild Ave....
Mar 20, 2021 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured
This month we will be returning to the campus of Highline College. We will explore the campus which includes totem poles, sculptures, a garden, and a memorial. In addition there are a couple city parks nearby that we will walk to. Meet at 11:00 am on Sunday March 21st...
Mar 5, 2021 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of March by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around Chelsea Park. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden, white-painted...
Feb 4, 2021 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk
We have a special Walk-n-Talk lined up for this Sunday, Feb. 7, in honor of Black History Month. Black Lives Matter in American History Exhibit Here in the City of Burien, we are fortunate to have a large exhibit displayed in 11 window fronts around town. The exhibit...
Jan 23, 2021 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured
This month we will be visiting the scenic Redondo area. Since our normal third Sunday is on a 3 day weekend we will be moving our walk to the 4th Sunday, January 24th. Meet at 11:00 am at the Redondo Pier, intersection of Redondo Beach Drive South and Redondo Way...
Dec 30, 2020 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
We can cross the Peter Western Bridge again! This Sunday, January 3, starting a NEW YEAR! The Peter Western Bridge in northeastern Burien was damaged in February of 2017, subsequently rebuilt, and just reopened on December 21, 2020. (See construction pictures and...
Dec 15, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking Event
In December the Des Moines Waterland Walkers traditionally walks around downtown Des Moines, enjoying the holiday decorations and checking out the local businesses we have in town. Often I have arranged for discounts to be offered to our walking group to encourage...
Dec 3, 2020 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk
It’s time for a walk! (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) Walking is fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with…from a distance. And it keeps you healthier in the midst of this coronavirus...
