Jul 16, 2022 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Please join us as we return to lovely Seahurst Park this month on Wednesday, July 20th at 9am. We’ll start in the parking lot by the beach and walk up the service road, a gradual climb to the top of the park. To return, we’ll travel through the wooded area...
Jun 11, 2022 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
It’s time to return to Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden where the flower display is enthralling! While the irises may be mostly gone, there’s so much more to admire and revel in, such as roses, day lilies, peonies, and of course, the Japanese Garden. You...
Mar 9, 2022 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Can you place this fish? Please join us on Wednesday, Mar 16th, as we make a loop through Des Moines in search of this sculpted fellow. We’ll park at the library (which is closed until 1pm) and head over to 222nd St which will take us down to Des Moines Creek...
Feb 13, 2022 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You’re invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers this Wednesday, Feb 16th, as we head south from Tukwila along the Green River Trail. Along the way, we’ll see beautiful wildlife murals on a trailside building and active bird life in and around the river....
Feb 2, 2022 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
There are a couple of small waterfalls on Miller Creek in Burien. If you haven’t discovered them, come join the Walk-n-Talk, this Sunday, Feb. 6. We’ll walk along part of Burien’s contribution to the paved Lake-to-Sound trail, peek at one waterfall...
Jan 15, 2022 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers are back on home turf this month with a walk from Burien Town Center around Lake Burien and back. Please join us on this mostly flat, 2.7 mile loop. We expect to walk for about an hour. Highlights include peek-a-boo glimpses of historic Lake...
Nov 12, 2021 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s venture a bit further afield to Waterworks Gardens near Renton on Wednesday, Nov 17. The King County website says, “Waterworks Gardens is designed as a series of garden “rooms.” The Knoll is the entry to Waterworks. The path then passes...
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...
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...
Dec 2, 2020 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, Health & Well-Being
by Maureen Hoffmann, WABI President. These long winter days are short on light, so most of us find ourselves going to and from work, running errands and walking the dog at dusk or in the dark. Crossing the street. Walking through the parking lot. Heading up the...
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...
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...
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,...
Apr 5, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for a walk! (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 in the midst of spring flu season. Join the other...
Mar 1, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Our March Walk-n-Talk will wander around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the overlook, where we can see the view of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. Sunshine is forecast! Date: Sunday, March 3, 2019 (Rain or shine). Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking starts...
Feb 21, 2019 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking
The next walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is February 24, a week later than normal. (The walk didn’t happen on the usual third Sunday of the month because it was a holiday weekend and many of the usual walkers were in Ocean Shores participating in the...
Jan 29, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
There’s a special meetup spot and walking route for our February 3, 2019 Walk-n-Talk. 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 offer....
Jan 4, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Let’s discover 3 of Burien’s 25 City Parks on January’s Walk-n-Talk! For a small city, we have many gems of green space tucked here and there in various neighborhoods. Date: Sunday, January 6, 2019 (Rain or shine.) Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking...
Nov 1, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
This Sunday, November 4, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will start at Burien Town Square, head west to Lake Burien Park, then loop back around into town to see the current installations in the public art spaces at The Maverick Apartments and Merrill Gardens, (curated in...
Oct 2, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Begin the month of October with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. On Sunday, October 7, 2018, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the north end of Seahurst Beach. This road,...
Jul 25, 2018 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
Nearly 2,500 Fred Hutch Obliterideriders will pedal through Puget Sound communities – INCLUDING BURIEN – on Saturday, Aug. 11, raising funds to help obliterate cancer. BE THERE to help cheer them on! It REALLY boosts their spirits before they slog up Maplewild on...
Jun 21, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails
Join us for the Great Day of Play here in Burien, fun for all ages. WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. WHERE: Moshier Fields and Art Center, 430 S 156th, Burien WHO: All ages are invited to this new event! (Read more details below.) Go on a Group Bike Ride...
Jun 1, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s Walk-n-Talk time again! Come join the great group of people that show up for this monthly walk. Always laughter and great, meandering conversation. Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018 (Rain or shine.) Time: Meet at 2:00 and we’ll start walking at 2:15....
Mar 13, 2018 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking
The monthly Des Moines Waterland Walk in March will be at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines. Date & Time: March 18 at 11:00 am Meeting Place: Saltwater State Park, in the parking lot next to the bathrooms at the bottom of the road after you go thru the state park...
Mar 9, 2018 | Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Cycling, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking
What a pleasant surprise this morning to receive an email saying that WABI Burien had been nominated for a Citizen of the Year Award! Even though we were not, in the end, selected, it’s very satisfying to know that our bike/ped efforts are appreciated by folks...
Mar 8, 2018 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walking
On February 13, Walk/Bike Burien (WABI) board members, Maureen Hoffmann and Rob Gala, attended the second meeting of the King County Regional Trails Steering Committee meeting on behalf of the City of Burien. The public engagement process, run by King County’s...
Feb 1, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Grab your galoshes and let’s have our Walk-n-Talk in Burien’s far northwestern corner, in the hilly Shorewood neighborhood, with views out toward the water. This will be a great opportunity to try out your favorite rain coat and umbrella. Date: Sunday...
Jan 10, 2018 | Art Walks, Bike Racks, Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Count, Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Do You Want to Help Make Burien More Walkable/Bikeable? Just imagine… Leading fun walks in local neighborhoods: “I didn’t know this was here!” Meeting your neighbors while having a healthy walk. Working with the City of Burien to improve sidewalks...
Jan 5, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Our January New Year’s Walk-n-Talk will wander around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the overlook, where we can see the view of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. Date: Sunday, January 7, 2018 (Rain or shine). Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking starts at...
Nov 29, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s Walk-n-Talk time on Sunday, December 3. Let’s head north from Burien Town Square and stroll through Chelsea Park. Whether rain or shine, we’ll smile and chat, just the same. This is a FREE activity and draws people of many ages. Just come chat...
Nov 2, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for a walk this Sunday, November 5! (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...
Oct 27, 2017 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Health & Well-Being
The City of Burien will be hosting a public meeting to inform updates to the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. When: November 2, 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm Where: Burien Community Center, Seahurst Banquet Hall, 14700 6th Ave SW What: The meeting...
Aug 16, 2017 | Art Walks, Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Our next monthly walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walking Group is this Sunday, August 20th. We will be walking in the Redondo area, along the water, the new boardwalk, through the park, and up the hill through the neighborhood. This is not an official “art walk” but...
Jul 11, 2017 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walking, Walking Event
Our next monthly walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walking Group is this Sunday. When: Sunday, July 16, 2017 Time: Walking starts at 11:00 AM. Where: Meet at the fishing pier at the Des Moines Marina. We will walk the ¼ mile over to the trailhead of the Des Moines...
Jun 28, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for another Walk-n-Talk on Burien’s treasured Indian Trail, this Sunday, July 2rd. Historic Trail a Burien Gem One of Burien’s gems is the “Indian Trail”. This wandering, varied trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW...
Jun 14, 2017 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walking, Walking Event
More opportunities to walk with neighbors and new friends! Meet the Des Moines Waterland Walkers. Our neighbors to the south also have monthly walks, led by former Burienite Gary McNeil. “I am a board member of Des Moines Legacy Foundation, a non-profit...
Jun 1, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Wow, it’s June! Let’s start the summer months with a Walk-n-Talk. Sunday, June 4th, we’ll meet up on the grassy knoll at Burien Town Square, walk to and around the Seahurst neighborhood, then back into town. Think of it as a chance to talk to people...
May 5, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
We hope you’ve saved the date to join the Seattle Sound Striders on their 3 days of walks south of Seattle, two of the days here in Burien: May 23, 24 and 25 (as we first reported HERE). (The Sound Striders are affiliated with Seattle Parks &...
May 5, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright with late “spring green”? This Sunday, May 7, 2017, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the north end of Seahurst Beach. This road,...
Apr 25, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walking, Walking Event
Our walking friends up north, the Seattle Striders (Seattle Parks & Recreation), have decided to visit the Sunny South (County) for their special annual three days of 10-mile walks. WABI Burien has been assisting with planning for the two Burien walks; the third...
