Aug 11, 2017 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
On Sunday morning, August 13, about 150 Obliteride cyclists will ride through Normandy Park and Burien on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. “Burien is the most enthusiastic city along the whole route!”...
Aug 3, 2017 | Art Walks, Featured, Other Local Walks, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
“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 5th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, August 6, as we begin the SEVENTH year (!) of our...
Jun 28, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for another Walk-n-Talk on Burien’s treasured Indian Trail, this Sunday, July 2rd. Historic Trail a Burien Gem One of Burien’s gems is the “Indian Trail”. This wandering, varied trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW...
Jun 1, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Wow, it’s June! Let’s start the summer months with a Walk-n-Talk. Sunday, June 4th, we’ll meet up on the grassy knoll at Burien Town Square, walk to and around the Seahurst neighborhood, then back into town. Think of it as a chance to talk to people...
May 5, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
We hope you’ve saved the date to join the Seattle Sound Striders on their 3 days of walks south of Seattle, two of the days here in Burien: May 23, 24 and 25 (as we first reported HERE). (The Sound Striders are affiliated with Seattle Parks &...
May 5, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright with late “spring green”? This Sunday, May 7, 2017, 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. This road,...
Mar 30, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Whether rain-or-shine, our April Walk-n-Talk will wander around the southern hilltop area of Gregory Heights, to the overlook, hoping we can look out to a stunning view of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. This month’s walk will be led by Gary McNeil, the Des Moines...
Dec 1, 2016 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
There’s a special meetup spot and walking route for our December 2017 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...
Aug 5, 2016 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
On Sunday morning, August 14, about 150 Obliteride cyclists will ride through Normandy Park and Burien on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Last year, cyclists commented that “Burien is the most enthusiastic city along...
Jun 29, 2016 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s time for another Indian Trail Walk-n-Talk, this Sunday, July 3rd. Historic Trail a Burien Gem One of Burien’s gems is the “Indian Trail”. This wandering, varied trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW 172nd St. – the...
Jun 3, 2016 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright with late “spring green”? This Sunday, June 5, 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. This road, and the...
Apr 27, 2016 | 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 May 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....
Apr 3, 2016 | Featured, Other Local Walks, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
What a BEAUTIFUL day for a Walk-n-Talk here in Burien today! There were 22 of us (one was four-legged) that met at the Boulevard Park Library for the Stone House Walk. Along the way we were amused by all the “crossing signs” we found… here in Burien! Horse...
Mar 30, 2016 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, 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 April Walk-n-Talk to marvel at these stone wonders. In addition to walking and chatting with neighbors, one of the goals of the...
Feb 2, 2016 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
The groundhog is seeing his shadow this year, and it looks like he’ll be seeing it again on Sunday, February 7 for our Walk-n-Talk. Come on out and walk with your shadow and other walkers. Think of it as a chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise...
Oct 28, 2015 | Art Walks, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
A year ago, on the November Walk-n-Talk, we 9 walkers happened upon a secret little gem of a folk art sculpture garden in Burien’s Gregory Heights neighborhood. What a treat! Even in the rain, the colorful, free-form whirligigs and characters shimmered and...
Jul 24, 2015 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
“Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees.” – Marcel Proust What is Public Art in Burien? It stands tall on a pedestal at your side, adds pattern and color to a painted wall and is embedded in the floor at your...
Jul 8, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
WABI’s Post-Fireworks Walk-n-Talk on July 5 started at the SeaTac Community Center then headed northwest to make a loop through North SeaTac Park. Seven frequent walkers came along and were joined by first-time Walk-n-Talker, SeaTac City Councilmember Pam...
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,...
Jul 1, 2015 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Fourth of July weekend is full of hustle and bustle, but maybe you’d just like a walk in the park? Ahh, shady trails, quiet conversation and a babbling brook sound pretty nice after the “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air”. For...