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
Pike Place Market is the oldest public market in Seattle. It was founded in 1907 and still sells fresh produce, handmade crafts and different kinds of seafood. This market has been called “the soul of Seattle”. When it was opened only eight farmers sold their goods for a great number of people.
The first week in July is considered to be one of the most important for Seattle because it’s the beginning of Seafair week. This is the best time of the year for such events because the weather is great. Usually Seafair events take place throughout July.
Poo Poo Point Trail is a very beautiful and family-friendly trail that provides gorgeous views from the top of the mountain. Hikers say that the most magnificent views are open on a clear day. It should be said that this destination is very popular for hang gliding and parasailing. This trail runs through green and dense forest and takes its visitors to the launching point for the parasailing.
For Renton residents and guests, one of the best alternatives is the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. After being opened in the year 2004 as the 3rd segment of the Renton City Complex located in Cedar River Park, this aquatic center very quickly became one of the favorite places for family recreation.
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.
Cougar Mountain Zoo is an 8-acre zoological park which is owned by a family in Issaquah, Washington. It should be said from the very beginning that this is a small park, much smaller than traditional zoos such as the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle or Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma.
The Coal Creek Falls Trail is an amazing trail which can be found at Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. The park itself is located in King County, and is actually considered to be the biggest wildland park, widespread within the urban area, in the whole Washington State.
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.
Coal Creek Trail is an easy hike that will tell you a lot about the history of coal mining in this region. Visitors will encounter different interesting things from the past along the way such as coal mine shaft and a railroad cart turntables. But most of the artifacts are difficult to find and see because grass has grown over them.
Woodland Park Zoo is a very popular destination among tourists and residents of Seattle, which is situated around the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Originally this place was a usual small wild beast show that was owned by a lumber mill owner Guy C. Phinney. Nowadays, the park includes 92 acres of different exhibits and it is open daily.
Coal Creek Park is an urban oasis that is situated just in several minutes drive from the cities. Despite the fact of their closeness to civilization these incredible parks take you deep into nature and away from the bustle of the city just in a minutes’ walk.