Apr 14, 2023 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers as we explore Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood on Wednesday, Apr 19th, starting at 9am. Our route will start and end at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The park was built in 1994 on the former site of the historic Lake Burien...
Mar 11, 2023 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
All are welcome to join the WABI Weekday Walkers along the Cedar River trail on Wednesday, Mar 15th, starting at 10am (NOTE LATER START TIME). We’ll start from the Cedar River trail parking lot that is adjacent to the Renton Rowing Center, in Renton. The...
Feb 11, 2023 | Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You’re invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, Feb 15th (NOTE LATER START TIME AT 10am), 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...
Jan 15, 2023 | Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Please join us as we head to Des Moines this month to check out the many boats in the marina, enjoy views out to Maury and Vashon Islands, and seek solace in the beauty of Des Moines Creek park. We’ll meet at the southern end of the waterfront, by...
Dec 19, 2022 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
WABI Weekday Walkers will wander through Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood on Wednesday, Dec 21st, starting at 11am. Our route will include Lake Burien School Memorial Park, built on the former site of the historic Lake Burien Elementary School, the first school...
Dec 6, 2022 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking Event
(This post picked up from our supportive friends at Burien’s B-Town Blog. Thanks!) Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s Moonlight Beach Walks at Seahurst Park will return on Tuesday night, Dec. 20, 2022, from 7 – 9 p.m. See marine organisms in a whole new...
Oct 14, 2022 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
WABI Weekday Walkers will explore two parks in the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien this month. Note that we are meeting on THURSDAY, Oct. 20 this month (because walk leader, Audrey, is traveling on Wednesday). We’ll start from the parking lot across from the...
Sep 16, 2022 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Please feel free to join WABI Weekday Walkers in Normandy Park this month. We’ll start at MarVista park (4th Ave side), travel north on 4th Ave, traverse Nature Trails park, and then complete the 2-mile circuit by continuing along Marine View Drive back to our...
Aug 13, 2022 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s venture back to Waterworks Gardens near Renton on Wednesday, Aug 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 through a series...
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...
May 12, 2022 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s explore along the Duwamish River, learning some area history, culminating at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Seattlesouthside.org calls the Preserve “a 10.5 acre parcel of historical, cultural and ecological significant land in Tukwila.” Also,...
Apr 18, 2022 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking Event
Our annual celebration of Earth Day will be the theme of the April walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers. Date: On Sunday April 24th, 11:00 Location: Meet at the Des Moines Fieldhouse. 1000 South 220th St., Des Moines Theme: As we have done every April in...
Apr 16, 2022 | Featured, Other Local Walks, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
We’ll wander the peaceful streets of Normandy Park this month. Starting at City Hall, we’ll loop past city parks, flowering yards, and Puget Sound vistas. All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, Apr 20th at 11am. Let’s park at City Hall and start...
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....
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...
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 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...
Mar 13, 2021 | 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 17 at 9 am at...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 15, 2019 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking, Walking Event
The next walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walking Group is a special Earth Day city cleanup walk, on a different day and time than usual. We will be given bags, vests, and pickers to use. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet new people, enjoy scenic...
Jan 16, 2019 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
The Viaduct is closed! The Tunnel is opening. The City of Seattle has planned an event-filled weekend of Step Forward fun. PLEASE NOTE: Remaining tickets are extremely limited, generally from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. (They are FREE for the Viaduct and...
Dec 12, 2018 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking, Walking Event
The next walk of the Des Moines Waterland Walkers is a special holiday walk on a different day than normal. It will be on Saturday, December 15th, meeting at 11:00 am at Big Catch Plaza (where the Des Moines Christmas Tree is located next to Dollar Tree). The address...
Nov 17, 2018 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking Event
On Sunday, the monthly Des Moines Waterland Walk will return to a favorite route, the Des Moines Creek Trail. Date & Time: November 18, 2018, meet at 11:00 am Meeting Place: Near the fishing pier/bathrooms in the northwest corner of the Des Moines Marina. Parking:...
Aug 31, 2018 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s a holiday weekend, a great time to go for a Walk-n-Talk with neighbors. This Sunday, September 2, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square Park to stroll up and over to Mathison Park, Burien’s highest point, where we’ll walk the park’s...
Jul 13, 2018 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking Event
On Sunday, the monthly Des Moines Waterland Walk will return to the route walked most often, the Des Moines Creek Trail. Date & Time: July 15, 2018 at 11:00 am Meeting Place: Near the fishing pier/bathrooms in the northwest corner of the Des Moines Marina....
Jul 2, 2018 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
WABI Burien’s “turf ” is the Airport Cities: Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Des Moines. But we have regular walkers from all over – as far away as Auburn, Federal Way… even Redmond and Tacoma. We also encourage you to explore South...
Feb 28, 2018 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
We’ve got a special Walk-n-Talk day lined up for Sunday, March 4! UPDATE: View Art at the Maverick Apartments – 2:00 Northwest corner of The Maverick Apartments, SW 150th and 6th Ave. SW., Burien (The Artist’s reception originally scheduled prior to...
Jan 16, 2018 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
DATE: This month’s Des Moines Waterland Walk is this Sunday, January 21st. TIME & PLACE: We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. near the fishing pier/bathrooms/picnic tables in the northwest corner of the parking lot at the Des Moines Marina. ROUTE: We will walk on the...
Oct 31, 2017 | Featured, Walking, Walking Event
Join members of our community for a WALK FOR UNITY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE. Date & time: Friday, November 3. MEET UP at 5:15PM. START WALKING at 5:30PM Starting point: Next to the Spray Park at Burien Town Square behind City Hall at 400 SW 152nd St....
Sep 5, 2017 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking, Walking Event
In September we are having our special annual art walk to celebrate and enjoy the Art on Poverty Bay project. The walk is scheduled for Sunday, September 10th. We are meeting at 11:00 am near Des Moines City Hall, 21630 11th Ave S. Meet between the library and city...
Sep 5, 2017 | Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Join Hospitality House at their annual ‘Walk for the Women’ fundraiser on Sept. 16, 2017, starting at 10 a.m. in Burien Town Square! Event: Hospitality House’s ‘Walk for the Women’ fundraiser will be Saturday, Sept. 16 Start: September 16, 2017 10:00 am End: September...
Sep 5, 2017 | Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
F.S. Family Wanderers Invite You to Take a Walk in Beacon Hill & Columbia City, Seattle, WA Saturday, September 16, 2017 5 Km (3.1 Miles) / 10 Km (6.2 Miles) Enjoy an urban walk across Beacon Hill on sidewalks and a portion of the paved Chief Sealth Trail, with...
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...
Aug 3, 2017 | Art Walks, Featured, Other Local Walks, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
“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 5th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, August 6, as we begin the SEVENTH year (!) of our...
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...
