Jul 12, 2020 | Featured, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Have you heard about the “indian Trail” in Burien but weren’t quite sure how to find it? Here’s your chance to walk this beautiful coastal trail. Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, July 15 at 9 am.. Please bring a mask and follow...
Jun 15, 2020 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking
It has been too long since we have been able to walk together. Hopefully all of you have stayed healthy and gotten some exercise. We are going to have our Annual Father’s Day Walk this month, on June 21… but with some modifications. Time and Location: Meet at 11:00 am...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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 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 9, 2019 | WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
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...
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 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...
Apr 11, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Pileated woodpeckers? Skunk cabbage? Indian plum trees? All this and more at Nature Trails Park in Normandy Park! Join. WABI Weekday Walkers for our monthly walk on the third Wednesday, April 17, 9 am. We will start from Nature Trails Park and explore from...
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 14, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
‘Tis Spring and time to 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 20 at 9 am at Normandy Park City...
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...
Feb 12, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
WABI is changing its walk day (Feb only!) from its usual third Wednesday to MONDAY, 2/18. Why? Uh-oh – more snow predicted for Wednesday! Join us on an almost sunny MONDAY, Feb. 18, 9 am on the Miller Creek Trail off Des Moines Memorial Drive. (Note, 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 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...
Jan 10, 2019 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on January 16 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...
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...
Dec 24, 2018 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
WABI – Walk/Bike Burien – is always on the lookout for new walk leaders for our three walks a month. Coming up, we need a leader for the WABI Weekday Walk on Wednesday, January 16 at 9 am. All you need to do is just show up a little early and welcome...
Dec 14, 2018 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9 am at the Grand Central Bakery for an hour’s walk through the thriving diverse retail district of downtown Burien. Maybe you’ll find the ideal unique gift — or at least a fabulous pastry!...
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...