Inhabiting a small peninsula that pokes into the Lake Washington just south of the I-90 bridge, Seward Park is a great resource for south Seattleites who want their outdoors fix without traveling very far. The park was created in 1911 and has developed over the years to include an outdoor ampitheater, an art studio, a [...]
You may see Mercer Island as the retreat of the rich, with boutique shops and gigantic houses that sprawl across the shore and across its landscape. What you may not see, however, is a jewel of a park on the eastern edge that is open to all and well worth an extended visit.
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Discovery Park is a Seattle treasure, but few know of the full breadth of offerings it contains. I spent an afternoon wandering its miles of paths recently, and was impressed by the range of experiences held in its 500+ acres. Everything from calm reflecting pools (shown above) to tribal centers to beachfront lounging [...]
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One of the best points for living in Seattle is the close access to God’s great creation, the outdoors. Drive an hour and you are on the snowy slopes of Snoqualmie. Or drive 40 minutes and you can hit hearty hiking trails off I-90 in the Mt Baker/Snoqualmie Ranger district. Driving 30 minutes you will [...]
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