kayaking

Lincoln Park

Location: West Seattle
Address: 8011 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.
Acreage: 135.4

With five miles of walking/hiking trails, most with spectacular views of the Puget Sound, and the area’s only saltwater swimming pool, how can you blame me for saying Lincoln Park is my favorite (yes […]

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14th Avenue N.W. Boat Ramp

July 30, 2010
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Location: Northwest Seattle
Address: 4400 14th Ave. N.W.
Acreage: 0.64

A kayaker is launching her boat from a dock in the heart of industrial maritime Ballard. The 14th Avenue N.W. Boat Ramp offers a place to launch your hand-carry or motorized boat for free […]

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Cormorant Cove

March 9, 2010
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Location: West Seattle
Address: 3701 Beach Drive S.W.
Acreage: 0.6

From Andover Place, walk a few minutes north on foot and you’ll find Cormorant Cove. Of the three mini waterfront parks, this is my favorite.

Not quite as tiny as its sisters, Cormorant Cove has […]

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Discovery Park

Location: Magnolia
Address: 3801 W. Government Way
Acreage: 512.5

A working lighthouse, an Indian cultural center, military housing, a marine reserve. Twelve miles of hiking trails, a children’s play area, tennis courts, picnic tables. That’s not even to mention harbor seals, sea lions, coyotes and […]

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