Jun 6, 2020 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
When agonizing over whether to have a Walk-n-Talk this month—TOMORROW—(after having missed April and May’s Walk-n-Talks), I poured through state, CDC and public health guidelines to gauge whether such a gathering would be allowed. According to the governor, NO....
Jun 5, 2020 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
One of the great joys of the monthly Walk-n-Talks that we’ve hosted for almost 9 years has been the camaraderie between the always-changing 15-20 people that have participated each time. Sometimes there’ve been 35 walkers! Many people have become...
May 26, 2020 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Featured
By Maureen Hoffmann President, Walk/Bike (WABI) Burien A big THANK YOU to the City of Burien Public Works department! This time, they not only glued road bumps to the sweeping curve, but they doubled the number of feet covered, and made them reflectors, too. WABI...
May 16, 2020 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
In compliance with Governor Inslee’s order restricting group activities as a public health measure, the WABI Weekday Walk, normally on the third Wednesday of the month (May 20, 2020), is cancelled. We encourage you to walk on your own and perhaps try out some...
May 11, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured
Unfortunately once again we have to cancel the Des Moines walk which was scheduled for Sunday May 17th. Small gatherings of non-related people are not allowed yet, so you will have to keep up your walks by yourself or with those that you live with. Hopefully by June...
May 1, 2020 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk
This afternoon, May 1, 2020, Governor Inslee extended the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 31. So that means we cannot gather as a group to enjoy the spring weather, strolling one of our neighborhoods. Darn. Another month without our Walk-n-Talk…the second...
Apr 15, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy. We sure could use a group walk right now to get some exercise and socialize with people in person, but unfortunately, because of the stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus, we have to cancel our walk for April...
Apr 12, 2020 | Featured
Since August 2013, WABI has held a walk on the third Wednesday of most every month. But this Wednesday, April 15, WABI will CANCEL its regular Wednesday walk to honor social distancing requirements and reduce risk of catching the COVID-19 virus. Instead, WABI...
Apr 3, 2020 | Featured
There will be NO APRIL 2020 WALK-N-TALK (and likely no May Walk-n-Talk). Since the Governor’s “Stay Home Order” has been extended to May 4 to control the spread of coronavirus, WABI will NOT have a Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, April 5 (and likely not on...
Mar 11, 2020 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
‘Tis Spring and time for WABI’s annual hunt for the elusive Trillium Ovatum. One of the best places locally to find trilliums is the Walker Preserve, a little known park in Normandy Park. Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, March 18 at 9 am at...
Feb 27, 2020 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
We’re heading into Burien’s northwest corner for our March 1, 2020 Walk-n-Talk, in the hilly Shorewood neighborhood. We’ll have views out toward the water, and whether sunny or rainy, we’ll enjoy the company and conversation. There will...
Feb 22, 2020 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, Cycling, Featured, Walking
For people walking and wheeling:change lanes or slow down and give three feet. IT’S THE LAW. Washington state has a new safe passing law. When passing a vulnerable road user, vehicles must give at least three feet or move entirely into the adjacent lane if there...
Feb 18, 2020 | Featured, Parks & Trails
Ribbon cutting and tour on Wednesday, February 26 We are excited to invite you to the opening of the Lake to Sound Trail – Segment A! This 1.1 mile-long segment connects up with the Green River Trail on the west end, circles the north edge of the Black River...
Feb 18, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails
The February walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is next Sunday February 23rd. Time and Location: Meet at 11:00 am at Saltwater State Park near the bathrooms in the lower parking lot. The address is 25205 8th Place South, basically just off of Marine View Drive....
Feb 13, 2020 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Our January walk to Exotic, Historic Tukwila was cancelled due to snow, so the WABI Weekday Walkers will try again on February 19, at 9 am. We will enjoy three Tukwila parks: We’ll meet at Hazelnut Park (S. 147th St. and 59th Ave. S) and take in Macadam Winter...
Feb 12, 2020 | Cycling, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking
Take the survey about our regional trails HERE. Whether you’re a walker or a cyclist, your thoughts will help shape long-term recreation and transportation options in King County. Please take the brief survey. The survey ends Feb. 14, 2020. There are only 3...
Jan 30, 2020 | Featured
Woo hoo! We at Walk/Bike Burien (WABI) are very excited to announce our sparkling new web site! Yay. It’s been completely redesigned. All new navigation/menu items Updated blog section Walking Groups around Burien Wall of Fame Photo Gallery Walking Maps Gallery...
Jan 30, 2020 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
It’s time for a walk this Sunday, February 2. (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) It’s fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with. And it keeps you healthier. Join the other Walkers...
Jan 24, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails
The January walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is this coming Sunday January 26th. (We moved to the 4thSunday of the month because this previous Sunday was on a 3-day weekend.) We will be walking the Des Moines Creek Trail, a 2-mile, paved, slightly uphill path...
Jan 20, 2020 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling Resources, Featured, Parks & Trails
Imagine you’re all for jumping on your bike not only for fun and exercise, but also for commuting to work and running errands. And you’re passionate about doing your part toward using “alternative transportation”, with an eye on climate change...
Dec 11, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on December 18 at 9 am to explore neighborhoods along the Duwamish River. We’ll start and end at the Tukwila Community Center. The walk is flat and a little over 2 miles. Our route follows the Green River Trail north, crosses the...
Nov 28, 2019 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Feeling full of mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie? Time to walk it off with friends and neighbors on our December 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 many of...
Nov 21, 2019 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking
The November walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is this coming weekend, a special Saturday walk on November 23rd. Hopefully those who can’t walk with us on Sundays can join us this Saturday. We will be joining the Parkrun event which is held every Saturday at...
Nov 13, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
What are you thankful for in downtown Burien? Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, November 20, 9 am, as we start from Grand Central Bakery and walk by the many things we’re grateful for in downtown. We’ll walk on 152nd (including Olde Burien)...
Nov 1, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Local Maps, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
This Sunday, November 3, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will tackle some of the westward-facing hills of the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien. The forecast is for a partly sunny day and about 55 degrees. What a nice time to get out and stretch the legs. This is a FREE event...
Oct 9, 2019 | Featured
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers in celebrating our schools as vital community assets. On Wednesday, October 16 at 9 am, we’ll walk by Cascade Middle School and Evergreen High School in the northern part of the Highline School District. And there will be many...
Oct 1, 2019 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Begin the month of October with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. On Sunday, October 6, 2019, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to Seahurst Beach. On the way back up, walkers may choose either the road or...
Sep 23, 2019 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Join the F.S. Family Wanderers Event: 35th Anniversary Walk in Kubota Garden, and more. Time: Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Place: Just outside of Atlantic City Boat Ramp 8702 Seward Park Ave. S. Seattle 98118 Check the flyer for details. This is not a...
Sep 11, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Enjoy a cool walk through the woods on the Des Moines Creek trail with the WABI Weekday Walkers. The walk will be the third Wednesday of the month, September 19, at 9 am. Note we are starting from the north end (S. 200th St.), not the south (beach). The trail down...
Sep 9, 2019 | Art Walks, Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured
Annual Art/Sculpture Walk The monthly walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walking Group is next Saturday, September 14th. We will meet at 11:00 am at the information booth in the Des Moines Farmers Market at the Marina, 22307 Dock Ave South. You will have time to enjoy...
Aug 29, 2019 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of September and enjoy the long, holiday weekend 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,...
Aug 14, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Did you know there is a magical place nearby where you can see all three peaks – Rainier, Olympics, Cascades? On the map, it’s the North Hill neighborhood in Des Moines, but we prefer the more poetic “3Peak”. Check out the views with the WABI...
Aug 12, 2019 | Featured, Walking
The monthly walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is next Sunday, August 18th. Date & Time: August 18 at 11:00 am Meeting Place: Redondo Pier, 28201 Redondo Way, which is the intersection of Redondo Beach Drive South and Redondo Way. (Next to the bathrooms and...
Jul 31, 2019 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
“Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees.” – Marcel Proust In keeping with our summertime tradition, come join the 7th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, August 4, as we begin the NINTH year (!) of our monthly...
Jul 10, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
The WABI Weekday Walkers head north on Wednesday, July 17 at 9 am to see the beautiful Sound views of Shorewood. Our walk goes through Shorewood Park which , despite its small size, features a lovely trail through the woods. After strolling down to the water view,...
Jul 4, 2019 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
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....
Jun 25, 2019 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Criterium 41st Edition Race Bike racing returns to Burien! Join us on July 4 for the B-Town/Major Taylor Criterium. This year’s race—the 41st edition—will feature a fast level course that runs through the streets of downtown Burien. Come early to watch the best bike...
Jun 13, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of June (June 19) at 9 am to walk Marine View Park in Normandy Park. Normandy Park’s southernmost park is on Marine View Drive between SW 208th Street and SW 211th Street (see map). The walk will be about...
May 30, 2019 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Begin the month of June with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. This Sunday, June 2, 2019, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to Seahurst Beach. On the way back up, walkers may choose either the road or the...
May 1, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Come stroll North SeaTac Park and the beautiful Botanical and Japanese Gardens on Sunday, May 5 for our monthly WABI Walk-n-Talk. We’ll meet at the entry of the SeaTac Community Center and make a loop north through North SeaTac Park. After our walking loop,...
