Sep 5, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
SAVE THE DATE: The 14th annual ‘Walk for the Women’ – a fundraiser for Burien’s Hospitality House – will be Saturday, Sept. 19, in conjunction with the Burien Wellness Fair. Have fun, win prizes and do good. The walk is an easy two miles through the heart of Burien to...
Sep 5, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
The American Lung Association’s charity bicycle tour will be coming through the area on Saturday, Sept. 19 with 400-500 riders. Advanced Registration Rate of $40 is open until Aug. 31 (it then goes up to $50). For the latest updates – and to register as as Rider or...
Sep 5, 2015 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s a holiday weekend, a great time to go for a nice Walk-n-Talk with nice neighbors. This Sunday, September 6, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square to stroll up and over to Mathison Park, Burien’s highest point, where we’ll walk the park’s...
Jul 10, 2015 | Bike Racks, Cycling, Featured
In March, when writing the Downtown Burien Bike Rack Project Wrap-up, there were still 6 bike racks awaiting installation. Since 2013, we had completed installation of 35 bike racks in the public right-of-way and on the few private properties that had participated....
Jul 1, 2015 | Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
On Sunday, August 9, 2015, there will be a stream of 140-160 Obliteride cyclists rolling through Burien as they ride to raise funds for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Obliteride is more than a bike ride. It’s a movement to obliterate cancer. Half of all men and a...
Jun 5, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s walking time again. Let’s head north from Burien Town Square to check out the transition from Spring to Summer in Chelsea Park. The last time we visited the neighborhood, we found these scenic gems: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden,...
May 4, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It was a gorgeous day yesterday for the 22 Walk-n-Talkers that gathered for a stroll along a new route. We all met up at the Recology Highline Store at 5 Corners and listened to Matt as he gave an overview of the organization, the store and the services provided. Most...
May 1, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
There’s a special meetup spot and new walking route for our May 2015 Walk-n-Talk! Come join us. 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...
Apr 7, 2015 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Save the date! WABI Burien is pleased to participate in Recology Cleanscapes’ Waste-Free Earth Day. When: Saturday, April 18 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Where: The Recology Store Highline 15858 1st Ave S, #A100, Burien, Washington 98148 (Located at the Five...
Apr 7, 2015 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walking
Posted on the City of Burien Web Site: March 25, 2015 Burien adopts Resolution to become a ‘Let’s Move!’ City Burien has officially become a “Let’s Move City” by committing to the obesity prevention initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama. The Burien City...
Apr 2, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
This Sunday, April 5th, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will tackle some of the westward-facing hills of the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien. Every month since August 2011, neighbors and Burien city visitors have gathered, walked and talked for fun, conversation and exercise....
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 26, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
The weatherman has promised us a sunny weekend, so let’s get out together for the March Walk-n-Talk! This month we’ll walk around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the point where we can look out to a stunning view of Puget Sound and Mt....
Dec 29, 2014 | Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walking
The new Winter 2015 Burien Recreation Guide is out and chuck-full of events and classes for all ages: music, dance and visual arts… after school programs and sports… yoga, pilates, martial arts… computers, gardening, dog obedience, travel… If you’re looking for...
Dec 3, 2014 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Have you toured Burien’s Mathison Park yet? This Sunday, December 7, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will begin at Burien Town Square and walk over to Mathison Park. WHEN: Sunday December 7; meet at 2:00 p.m., start walking at 2:15 p.m. Rain or shine. WHAT/WHO: This is...
Oct 1, 2014 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Long ago, at the north edge of Burien, there were people building some very distinctive homes with stones and pebbles. Come with us on the October Walk-n-Talk to marvel at these stone wonders. In addition to walking and chatting with neighbors, one of the goals of the...
Aug 25, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking
Have you signed up yet with King County Metro’s Burien In Motion program? If you live or work in Burien, you’re eligible to receive a free ORCA card with two weeks unlimited travel and to earn additional rewards from local businesses. The Travel Options Challenge is...
Aug 22, 2014 | City of Burien, Cycling, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking
The new Fall 2014 Burien Recreation Guide is out and chuck-full of events and classes for all ages: music, dance and visual arts… after school programs and sports… yoga, pilates, martial arts… computers, gardening, dog obedience, travel… If you’re looking for...
Aug 4, 2014 | Art Walks, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walking, Walking Event
There were 10 of us on the Public Art Walk-n-Talk yesterday, August 3, 2014, launching our FOURTH YEAR of Walk-n-Talks! We haven’t missed a single month in three years. We’ve had as few as 5 of us in the pouring rain, and as many as 65 of us starting the...
Jul 23, 2014 | City of Burien, Cycling, Featured
Burien Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol took to the streets of Burien Tuesday in its first official day of operation. You’ll see them mostly in the downtown core, particularly around Town Square Park and the Library/City Hall on SW 152nd St....
