May 16, 2026 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
You’re invited to join WABI Weekday Walkers for a 2-mile walk in Normandy Park on Wednesday, May 20, at 9am. We’ll park at MarVista Park (4th Ave side, where there are bathroom facilities) and start walking north on 4th Ave. Our route takes us through...
Apr 18, 2026 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
On Wednesday, April 22, at 9am, the WABI Weekday Walkers will gather at the Tukwila Sounders Train Station and walk through Longacres Natural Area. From 1933 to 1992, the land was home to the Longacres Racetrack, the center of thoroughbred racing in western...
Mar 14, 2026 | Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Ready to get some exercise climbing hills in beautiful Normandy Park? Come join the WABI Weekday Walkers on a loop through Normandy Park on Wednesday, Mar 18, starting at 9am. We promise it will be worth the effort! **Note our return to the earlier walk time!**...
Feb 16, 2026 | City of Burien, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
For our February walk, the WABI Weekday Walkers will make a loop through Gregory Heights in Burien on Wednesday, Feb 18th, starting at 10am [NOTE WINTER START TIME]. We’ll assemble by the corner of 19th Ave SW and SW 164th St, where there’s plenty of...
Jan 17, 2026 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
We’d love to have you join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Thursday, Jan 22nd (NOTE CHANGE TO THURSDAY), 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...
Dec 13, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on a loop through Des Moines on Wednesday, Dec 17, at 10am. (Note our winter start time!) We’ll meet at the Des Moines public library, which is closed until noon on Wednesdays. Heading generally south and then...
Dec 12, 2025 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
Our annual holiday walk will be a little earlier in December than our normal walk day so participants can check out the Des Moines shops and decorations along the walk before the holidays. We’ll meet a few minutes before 11:00 am on Saturday, 12/13 at Big Catch...
Nov 14, 2025 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers return to our home base this month with a walk from Burien Town Center, through part of Gregory Heights, and around Lake Burien. All are invited to join us on this mostly flat, 2.7 mile loop. We expect to walk for about an hour. Highlights...
Oct 22, 2025 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
Our October walk will be at Redondo Beach on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 am. We’ll meet a few minutes before 11:00 in front of the MaST Center Aquarium at 28203 Redondo Beach Dr S. There’s a pay parking lot across the street that charges $2.50 for 2...
Oct 11, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
On Wednesday, October 15, at 9am, the WABI Weekday Walkers will gather at the Tukwila Sounders Train Station and walk through Longacres Natural Area. From 1933 to 1992, the land was home to the Longacres Racetrack, the center of thoroughbred racing in western...
Sep 13, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s head north from Burien to explore four hidden parks and ponds located in White Center. As summer winds down, we can revel in the lush vegetation and mild temperatures of mid-September. Feel free to join us on Wednesday, Sept 17th, 2025, starting at 9am....
Aug 9, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s wander through North SeaTac Park for our next WABI Weekday Walkers outing on Wednesday, Aug 13th. (Note this is the 2nd Wednesday, instead of our usual 3rd Wednesday.) This lovely park is located just east of Burien, in neighboring SeaTac. In 2021, The...
Jul 13, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Have you seen this fine fellow? Feel free to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, July 16th, as we make a loop through Des Moines in search of this sculpted creature. We’ll park at the library (which is closed until noon) and head over to S 222nd St,...
Jun 26, 2025 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
On Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 am, we’ll walk at Saltwater State Park. The address is 25205 8th Pl S in Des Moines. We’ll meet in the lower parking lot near the bathrooms a few minutes before 11:00 am. You’ll need to have a Discover Pass for your car to park in the...
Jun 15, 2025 | 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, June 18th at 9am. We’ll start in the parking lot by the beach and walk up the service road, a steady climb to the top of the park. To return, we’ll travel through the wooded area...
May 17, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s venture over to Renton for a popular walk along the Cedar River trail on Wednesday, May 21st, starting at 9am. All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on this flat, 3-mile route that follows the river. We’ll start from the northern end of the Cedar...
Apr 5, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
On Wednesday, April 9, at 10am, the WABI Weekday Walkers will gather in Tukwila to walk through the Longacres Natural Area, site of a former horse-racing track that has been converted into a lovely forested area with ponds, wildlife, and walking paths. All are welcome...
Mar 20, 2025 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
In March, we will return to the popular Des Moines Creek Trail, a 2-mile out-and-back paved, slightly uphill trail along the creek and through the woods. We’ll meet a few minutes before 11:00 am on Saturday March 22nd and we’ll start walking promptly at...
Mar 16, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Ready to get some exercise climbing hills in beautiful Normandy Park? Come join the WABI Weekday Walkers on a new loop through Normandy Park on Wednesday, Mar 19, starting at 10am. We promise it will be worth the effort! We’ll meet by the playground at City Hall...
Feb 16, 2025 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers as we wander in the lovely Seahurst neighborhood of Burien on Wednesday, February 19th, at 10am. Our route will start at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The park was built in 1994 on the former site of the historic Lake Burien...
Jan 12, 2025 | Art Walks, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s head north from Burien to explore four hidden parks and ponds located in White Center. They may not be green at this time of year, but the parks are still lovely spaces to enjoy. All are invited to join us on this new WABI itinerary on Wednesday, Jan 15th,...
Dec 14, 2024 | Art Walks, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on a new loop through Des Moines. We’ll meet at the Des Moines public library. Heading generally south and then west, we’ll venture along neighborhood streets down to the southern end of the marina (by...
Nov 16, 2024 | City of Burien, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers return to our home base this month with a walk from Burien Town Center, through part of Gregory Heights and around Lake Burien. All are invited to join us on this mostly flat, 2.7 mile loop. We expect to walk for about an hour. Highlights...
Oct 12, 2024 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Let’s brave the threat of wet weather and wander through North SeaTac Park for our next WABI Weekday Walkers outing on Wednesday, Oct 16th. This lovely park is located just east of Burien, in neighboring SeaTac. In 2021, The Seattle Times reported: The area that...
Sep 14, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
You are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers as we explore a little-known local park, Duwamish Gardens, located in Tukwila, on Wednesday, Sept 18th, starting at 9am. Tucked away amongst roads and industrial buildings and adjacent to the Duwamish River, the park...
Aug 17, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You’re invited to join WABI Weekday Walkers for a 2-mile walk in Normandy Park on Wednesday, August 21 at 9am. We’ll park at MarVista Park (4th Ave side, where there are bathroom facilities) and start walking north on 4th Ave. Our route takes us through...
Jul 13, 2024 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a lovely, shaded stroll along the Cedar River trail on Wednesday, July 17th, starting at 9am. We’ll start from the Cedar River trail parking lot that is adjacent to the Renton Rowing Center, in Renton. The parking lot...
Jun 16, 2024 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
On Wednesday, June 19, at 9am, the WABI Weekday Walkers will gather in Tukwila to walk through the Longacres Natural Area, site of a former horse-racing track that has been converted into a lovely forested area with ponds, wildlife, and walking paths. This is a new...
Jun 14, 2024 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
On Saturday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m., we’ll walk at Saltwater State Park. The address is 25205 8th Pl S in Des Moines. This is a beautiful, wooded forest trail, amidst tall trees, a small creek when it’s been rainy, a couple little bridges and birds...
May 26, 2024 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
The Des Moines Waterland Walkers have changed their monthly walking day. When: NEW TIME! FOURTH SATURDAY of each month, rain-or-shine. Time: 11:00 AM. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can leave promptly. Where: Starting points and routes vary each month. Walks...
May 10, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join WABI Weekday Walkers as we wander in the lovely Seahurst neighborhood of Burien on Wednesday, May 15th, at 9am. Our route will start at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The park was built in 1994 on the former site of the historic Lake Burien Elementary...
Apr 25, 2024 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Walking
The Des Moines Waterland Walkers April Walk will beon Saturday, April 27th, International Sculpture Day. Date & Time: Saturday, April 27, 2024. 11:30 AM Place: Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S in Des MoinesThe library is open on Saturdays, but there should be...
Apr 12, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Let’s return to Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden where the flowers are emerging and offering an ever-changing selection of natural beauty. The garden had its origins in a private garden belonging to Elda Behm, a local gardening enthusiast. She called her garden...
Mar 16, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Please plan to join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a scenic forest walk on Wednesday, March 20th at 9am in Walker Preserve, a little-known gem in Normandy Park. We’ll follow the trail as it winds through the preserve and down side-trails to Miller and Walker creeks....
Feb 16, 2024 | Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You’re invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers as we stroll through the lovely streets of Normandy Park on Wednesday, Feb 21 at 10am. We’ll start by circling City Hall Park, then travel south along Des Moines Creek Drive. Our path takes us along...
Jan 12, 2024 | City of Burien, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You’re invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, Jan 17th at 10am [NOTE LATER START TIME] as we make a loop through Gregory Heights in Burien. We’ll assemble at the corner of SW 164th St & 21st Ave SW where there’s plenty of street...
Dec 15, 2023 | Health & Well-Being, Local Maps, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
This month, the WABI Weekday Walkers will stroll through North SeaTac Park. This lovely park is located just east of Burien, in neighboring SeaTac. In 2021, The Seattle Times reported: The area that makes up North SeaTac Park has long been intertwined with the Port of...
Nov 9, 2023 | Art Walks, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
You are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers as we explore another little-known local park, Duwamish Gardens, located in Tukwila, on Wednesday, Nov 15th, starting at 9am. Tucked away amongst roads and industrial buildings and adjacent to the Duwamish River, the...
Oct 13, 2023 | Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
All are welcome to join the WABI Weekday Walkers along the Cedar River trail on Wednesday, Oct 18th, 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...
Sep 15, 2023 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
This month we’ll head to Renton and the lovely and little-known Waterworks Gardens on TUESDAY, Sep 19 at 9am. [Note the change in DAY to TUESDAY, just for this month.] The King County website says, “Waterworks Gardens is designed as a series of garden...
