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By Karen Kefauver

Seattle’s beloved Discovery Park offers a great getaway from the urban landscape. There are seven miles of trail to explore. Be sure to walk the 2.8-mile Nature Loop Trail. Also visit the beach at low tide when the tidal pools reveal crabs, mussels, and tiny fish.
Seward Park is easily accessible at the end of Lake Washington Boulevard South. Take a walk on a winter day and enjoy the peace of the urban old-growth forest. The forest stands on the northern two-thirds of the Bailey Peninsula.
Walk, jog, or bike on a paved path connecting Seward and Madrona parks. The path follows the lakeshore and there are pleasant lake views along the way.
Banner Forest is a fun mountain-bike ride for those who like rolling hills and intermediate technical challenges.

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Imagine yourself sitting in a park on the Seattle waterfront, a double-tall latte and a marionberry scone close at hand. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains shimmer on the far side of Puget Sound, while ferryboats come and go across Elliott Bay. It's a summer day, and the sun is shining. (Hey, as long as we're dreaming, why not dream big?) It just doesn't get much better than this, unless, of course, you swap the latte for a microbrew and catch a 9:30pm summer sunset. No wonder people love this town so much. Read More

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9017 N. Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 90332

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