Nov 1, 2024 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk
Whether rain-or-shine, our November Walk-n-Talk will wander around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the overlook, where we can look out to Puget Sound and (hopefully see) Mt. Rainier. Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024 (Rain or shine…) Time: Meet-up at...
Oct 1, 2024 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
For our October Walk-n-Talk, we’ll walk a figure-eight loop up around the northern Shorewood neighborhood, then head down the hill, through Shorewood Park and around the water-view neighborhood looking out over the Sound. Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Rain or...
Aug 29, 2024 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk
“I had a pleasant time on this walk and discovered art in Burien that I hadn’t known about since living in the area beginning in 1992. Where are we heading on the next walk?” Rick Frequent Walk-n-Talker Sunday September 1, 2024 As fall comes around the corner, we...
Aug 2, 2024 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
It’s forecast to be a toasty day this Sunday, August 4, so let’s walk through the wooded hillside down to Seahurst Beach to stay cool. (Typically, the August Walk-n-Talk is our Public Art Walk-n-Talk, but it’ll be too hot to walk around on concrete...
Jul 4, 2024 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail”. If you haven’t discovered the Trail yet, this is your chance! This wandering, varied Trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW 172nd St. – the “Sunrise Trail” –...
May 31, 2024 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Come stroll North SeaTac Park and the beautiful gardens on Sunday, June 2, 2024 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, we’ll wander...
May 5, 2024 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
It was a chilly, 47 degree, windy, almost-drizzly May day today… and yet 18 walkers showed up to marvel over the new Bloomside Mural at the DESC building, soon to be complete this month. We had a last-minute, surprise, guest appearance by artist/creator Angelina...
May 3, 2024 | Art Walks, Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Burien’s skyline is graced by a new bouquet! Let’s Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, May 5, and stroll by the new DESC Bloomside mural, facing west toward the afternoon sun. The mural was designed by Burien resident, Angelina Villalobos, who wrote: “I am the...
Apr 2, 2024 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Begin the month of April with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. This Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:00, 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...
Feb 2, 2024 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of February by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around the Chelsea Park Neighborhood. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community...
Jan 3, 2024 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Let’s discover 3 of Burien’s 25 City Parks on January’s New Year’s Walk-n-Talk! Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 (Rain or shine.)Time: Meet-up at 2:00. Walking starts at 2:15.Place: Meet at Hazel Valley Park, 251 SW 126th St. On-street...
Nov 29, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
It’s time for a walk this Sunday, December 3! (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. Join the other Walkers...
Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
For our November Walk-n-Talk, we’ll walk a figure-eight loop up around the northern Shorewood neighborhood, then head down the hill, through Shorewood Park and around the water-view neighborhood looking out over the Sound. Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023 (Rain or...
Sep 27, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Start the new month by strolling with others on the October 2023 Walk-n-Talk. On Sunday, October 1, 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 pathway and...
Aug 31, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Let’s begin the month of September, this Sunday Sept. 3, with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. Our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the north end of Seahurst Beach....
Aug 2, 2023 | Des Moines Waterland Walkers, Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Love to walk? Or maybe you’re new to walking and want to get started for fun, fresh air and exercise? Perhaps you’re new to Burien and want to meet people and get to know the area? There are many others around town that love to get their walking shoes on and take a...
Jun 29, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
Come stroll North SeaTac Park and the beautiful Botanical and Japanese Gardens on Sunday, July 2 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,...
May 2, 2023 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
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 healthy. Join the other Walkers and Talkers for the May...
Mar 30, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
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....
Mar 1, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
It’s March now! We’ve had snow and rain and cold. BRRR! The birds are singing and the weather’s warming at last. Time to walk with friends and neighbors on our March Walk-n-Talk. This is a FREE event and is enjoyable for all, including friendly,...
