Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
The Redtown Meadow Trail is one of the most visited trails in the park; it is also one of the first trails from the entrance. The trail is wide and well-maintained, good for hikers with kids, but be careful because there are lots of rocks along the trail.
The De Leo Wall Trail is considered to be one of the most beautiful, scenic and family-friendly trails in the western part of Cougar Mountain. This scenic trail on a clear day offers wonderful views of the city of Renton and Mount Rainier. The quickest way to get to the viewpoint is to take Wildside Trail and then choose either the De Leo Wall Trail or Marshall’s Hill Trail. Both routes will surely take to the De Leo viewpoint.
If you are in Seattle in late March or beginning of April, the University of Washington is a must-visit place not only for tourists, but also for local residents. At this time of the year Seattle is in blooming, but the Yoshino cherry trees at the University of Washington are particularly beautiful.
Riverview Playfield is a big and comfortable park situated on the eastern end of West Seattle. The park features a great number of baseball, soccer and softball fields, which are situated one after another. The north part of the park offers nice walking trails. They are perfect for a morning run or a walk, offering views of the Cascades.
Issaquah-Hobart Road Park is situated near Squak Valley Park a cozy park in the city of Issaquah. It is located on the Issaquah-Hobart Road. The park has wonderful natural open space, which is adjacent to the Issaquah Creek main stem.