Dec 9, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
December’s WABI Weekday Walk is Wednesday, December 21, the winter solstice — so let’s warm up by walking to Burien’s secret gardens. Meet a little before 9 am at Grand Central Bakery, 626 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien. Come discover...
Nov 16, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
We’re always grateful to meet new and familiar faces on WABI walks. And we’re grateful for new discoveries, like what we found at Wednesday’s WABI Weekday Walk in downtown Burien. Thank you, too, WABI Walkers, for your understanding as we...
Nov 13, 2016 | Cycling, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Do you subscribe to the WABI email list? If you’ve wondered why sometimes you get emails and sometimes you don’t… well, so have we. So we’re replacing the old email service with a new one. What do you need to do? Nothing… We transferred all the...
Nov 9, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
What are you thankful for in downtown Burien? Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, November 16, 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)...
Oct 11, 2016 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers in celebrating our schools as vital community assets. On Wednesday, October 19 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...
Sep 14, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come enjoy the City of Burien’s most recent park, the new Miller Creek Trail. The trail follows along the wetlands of Miller Creek. Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of the month, September 21 at 9 am. Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016...
Aug 14, 2016 | 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...
Jul 20, 2016 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
You never know what surprises you’ll find at a WABI walk. Today’s walk up to the Hurstwood neighborhood ended up down at Seahurst Park. WABI Walkers were just in time to see the tide going out, and Seattle Aquarium’s beach naturalists getting ready...
Jul 13, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
WABI Weekday Walkers are going topsy-turvy on Wednesday, July 20, 9 am. We’ll meet at the Seahurst upper parking lot but instead of going down the hill to the park, we’ll go up the hill to the pleasant neighborhood of Hurstwood. The walk is about an...
Jun 11, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of June (June 15) for a classic summer walk through cool forest, ending on the beach. We will return to Normandy Park’s southernmost park, on Marine View Drive between SW 208th Street and SW 211th Street....
May 11, 2016 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come visit the lovely Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden at North SeaTac Park on Wednesday, May 18 with the WABI Weekday Walkers. We’ll start at the garden and walk for about an hour through the 11-acre garden and beyond into the extensive recreational park as walkers...
Apr 11, 2016 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
WABI Weekday Walkers return to Normandy Park for our monthly walk on the third Wednesday, April 20, 9 am. We will start from Nature Trails Park and explore from there, depending on the group’s preferences. We’ll walk about 3 miles, an hour or so —...
Mar 23, 2016 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Elston Hill, a Burien resident whose photography talent is frequently seen in the B-Town Blog, found some spring jewels on WABI’s Miller Preserve walk March 16. He shared them with us and noted, “We would not have known about Walker Preserve had it not...
Mar 11, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
‘Tis Spring and time to hunt for the elusive Trillium Ovatum. One of the best places locally to find this elusive wildflower is the Walker Preserve, a little known park in Normandy Park. Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, March 16 at 9 am at Normandy...
Feb 8, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Aye matey! Come join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 9 am for a treasure hunt through downtown Burien. Find the answers to questions like: –Where are three places downtown I can find exotic whole spices? –At what downtown address am I...
Jan 13, 2016 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise? Join the WABI Weekday Walkers to “Walk the Snake” on the third Wednesday of January, January 20 at 9 am. . Go at your own pace as far and as fast as you feel comfortable with. All the way...
Dec 9, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come celebrate the City of Burien’s most recent jewel in the Parks Department, the new Miller Creek Trail. The trail follows along the wetlands of Miller Creek. Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of the month, December 16 at 9 am. Date:...
Nov 6, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Last minute tip: If you’re coming from downtown Burien, one way to go is take Ambaum Blvd SW north, and turn right on SW 116th St. Then turn left on 10th Ave SW and look for the park’s parking lot north of the schools. See map below. Did you know there...
Oct 15, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come join the WABI Weekday Walkers on the Des Moines Creek Trail, on the third Wednesday of the month, October 21, at 9 am. This is a beautiful walk through the woods from Des Moines Beach Park by Des Moines Marina. The trail from the water to the end is about 2...
Sep 8, 2015 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
It’s back to school for September’s WABI Weekday Walk. Come join us on the third Wednesday of the month, September 16 at 9 am, starting at Grand Central Bakery in downtown Burien. We’ll walk by a current school (Seahurst Elementary) and a historic school...
Aug 10, 2015 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of August (August 19) for a classic summer walk through cool forest, ending on the beach. We will return to Normandy Park’s southernmost park, on Marine View Drive between SW 208th Street and SW 211th...
Jul 6, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers head north to see the beautiful Sound views of Shorewood. We’ll visit a Burien park called (surprise) Shorewood Park that, despite its small size, has a lovely trail through the woods. After strolling down to the water view,...
Jun 13, 2015 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
The WABI Weekday event to the “Bootlegger’s Trail” on Wednesday, June 17, has been cancelled. Watch the WABI website for July’s weekday walk, always the third Wednesday of the month (July 15). For questions, comments and suggestions, please...
May 9, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Psst….SeaTac is more than the airport. There are quiet suburban neighborhoods, views of Mt. Rainier, beautiful lakes, and even….a secret waterfall! Come find out the secrets of SeaTac on the WABI Weekday Walk, May 20, the third Wednesday of the...
Apr 15, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
In a triumph of alliteration, eleven WABI Walkers walked April 15 in the aptly named Walker Preserve. We had a beautiful spring day to explore Walker Preserve, a lovely ravine park in Normandy Park. (See earlier post for map and further description.) The group...
Apr 8, 2015 | Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a beautiful spring walk on Wednesday, April 15 at 9 am at Walker Preserve, a little known park in Normandy Park. The walk is about three miles, with some muddy and/or hilly patches on the Walker Preserve trail. Note there is no...
Mar 9, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
It’s spring, a great time to check out the renovated Seahurst Park. Check out the beautiful landscaping, the new playground, and the new fish ladder. See the B-Town Blog for details about the park renovation. We’ll hike on the trails from the beach and if...
Feb 8, 2015 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
WABI Weekday Walkers return to Normandy Park for our monthly walk on the third Wednesday, February 18, 9 am. We will start from Nature Trails Park, walk up the hill to little-known Nist Park (which offers beautiful views of the Sound), and may take in Marvista Park...
Jan 9, 2015 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
New Year’s resolutions: –Get some cardiac exercise –Meet new people –Travel to exotic lands You’ll get the opportunity to fulfill all these New Year’s resolutions (well, some people think Normandy Park is exotic) on Wednesday,...
Dec 8, 2014 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
A colorful Samoan sundress? Special candles to help fight maldiciónes (curses)? Fresh Japanese yams? Fava beans, Saudi style? You never know what treasures you might find in your own neighborhood. Here’s an opportunity to buy local and buy global for the...
Nov 5, 2014 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers will enjoy three colorful Tukwila parks on Wednesday, November 19, the third Wednesday of the month. Note new earlier start time of 9 am. Tukwila has a special park, Macadam Winter Garden, emphasizing plantings that are particularly...
Oct 10, 2014 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
School’s in session, so October’s WABI Weekday Walk will have a school theme. Come join us on the third Wednesday of the month, October 15 at 9:15 am, starting at Grand Central Bakery in downtown Burien. We’ll walk by a current school (Seahurst...
Aug 4, 2014 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
How many steps are there in Eagle Landing Park? 257? 289? A lot. Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of the month, August 20, for this end-of-the-summer challenge. Walk at your own pace, and tackle as many steps as you feel comfortable with. The...
Jul 23, 2014 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
WABI Weekday Walkers enjoyed a sunny day July 16 at the beach at Normandy Park’s Marine View Park. Thanks to park steward Bill Vilonza, Dude, and Mike for giving us the tour. (Does the park you love to walk in need some extra stewardship? Contact your local...
Jul 10, 2014 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday of July (July 16) for a classic summer walk through cool forest, ending on the beach. We will walk in Normandy Park’s southernmost park, on Marine View Drive between SW 208th Street and SW 211th Street....
Jun 18, 2014 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Jun 9, 2014 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come visit the lovely Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden at North SeaTac Park on Wednesday, June 18 with the WABI Weekday Walkers. We’ll start at the garden and walk for about an hour through the 11-acre garden and beyond into the extensive recreational park as walkers...
May 11, 2014 | Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Did you know that behind those Crystal Springs water bottles was once… a crystal spring? Did you know that there is a secret quiet forested park moments away from SeaTac Airport, Highway 518, and Highway 405? Did you know there is a neighborhood of lovely homes with...
Apr 16, 2014 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Despite the rain, there was a good turnout on the WABI Weekday Walk in Normandy Park on April 16. Said one regular: “This was the best WABI Weekday Walk ever!” Here’s some of the walkers in their spring finery, Northwest style. Yes, we walk rain or...
Apr 7, 2014 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Ah, the next best thing to April in Paris…April in Normandy Park. (Yes, the city has a French name because 1920’s developers originally planned to have Normandy-styled residences.) Join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a walk combining history, waterfront...
