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...
Mar 19, 2014 | Featured, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Eight Walkers on the Secret Gardens Walk on March 19 checked out what’s growing at the Burien Community Garden. Next up: WABI Weekday Walkers Will Walk from a Wonderful Wacky Winsome (and Wholesome) Whereabouts When We Walk (on Wednesday) April 16. As always,...
Mar 6, 2014 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
It’s March and spring is here! Did you know Burien has a community garden? Come discover this secret garden as the daffodils and green onions start poking up. Join WABI Weekday Walkers on Wednesday, March 19 at 9:15. We’ll also visit Dottie Harper...
Jan 30, 2014 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a brisk walk of four Burien parks on Wednesday, February 19 at 9:15 . We’ll walk through Dottie Harper Park and Mathison Park, which both feature paved walking trails. (Bonus! Mathison is a mere two blocks and 10 feet elevation...
Jan 8, 2014 | Featured, Other Local Walks, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
New Year’s Resolutions: √ Walk more √ Meet new people √ Buy local ? Go on a diet (Well, three out of four isn’t bad.) Fulfill your New Year’s Resolutions and join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a bakery tour of downtown Burien, on Wednesday, January...
Dec 7, 2013 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
WABI Weekday Walkers will walk the Green River Trail North in Tukwila (near Southcenter). Come join us for the monthly walks of the WABI Weekday Walkers, on the third Wednesday of each month in various South County locations. December’s walk is close to...
Nov 15, 2013 | Featured, Other Local Walks, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking
Come join us for the monthly walks of the WABI Weekday Walkers, on the third Wednesday of each month in various South County locations. November and December’s walks will start at the same location in Tukwila, close to Southcenter so you can do some Christmas...
Oct 9, 2013 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join us for the third walk of the WABI Weekday Walkers, on the third Wednesday of the month, October 16, at 9 am. This is a beautiful walk through the woods from the north end of the Des Moines Creek trail. We should see some fall color in the maples along the...
Sep 9, 2013 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Come join us for the second walk of the WABI Weekday Walkers, on the third Wednesday of the month, September 18, at 9 am. Start is Grand Central Bakery in downtown Burien. In honor of school starting, we’ll walk by a current school (Seahurst Elementary) and a...
Aug 12, 2013 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Come join us for the kickoff walk of the WABI Weekday Walkers, on August 21st at 9:00 am. We’ll explore Seahurst Park before it closes down in September for a major salmon restoration project. Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Time: Meet at 8:45 am. Walk...
Aug 12, 2013 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
Joining the popular WABI Walk-n-Talk once a month on a Sunday wasn’t enough for new WABI Walker, Laura Kennedy Gould, so she suggested starting a weekday walking group. So, in a burst of alliteration, WABI is pleased to launch its new recurring event: WABI...
