Category: Parks

Changing Trees of Color on the Street Where I Live

I don’t have to go far to find colorful fall leaves; I just walk to the park at the end of my street and enjoy. The pictures below are from prior years; I’ll tell you why. A windstorm brought down the tallest tree on… Continue Reading “Changing Trees of Color on the Street Where I Live”

Red, White and Blue at Coulon Park

The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle, especially in the summer at Coulon Park, my favorite place for a walk. In addition to the brilliant blues above and below where sky and lake reflect each other, I found red and white in… Continue Reading “Red, White and Blue at Coulon Park”

The Birds were out, and the Mountain was too, at Coulon Park

It was a gorgeous summer-like day when I went for my walk yesterday at Coulon Park. All the usual birds, along with their young, were out and about, too. I walked the paved trail along the lake past the sailboats, and the turtles, and… Continue Reading “The Birds were out, and the Mountain was too, at Coulon Park”

That’s why they Call it the Green

The Green River that is. Originating in Washington’s Cascade Mountains it flows through the small towns of Auburn and Kent before joining the Duwamish and emptying into Puget Sound. It can be accessed from many places along its 65-mile course, but we visited the… Continue Reading “That’s why they Call it the Green”

Take a Walk in the Park – at Gene Coulon Memorial Park

Did you know March 30th is #National Take a Walk in the Park Day? Well now you do! I myself only learned it today from #Sunday Stills which inspired me to create this post! Firstly, I pondered. Shall I pick a national park? We… Continue Reading “Take a Walk in the Park – at Gene Coulon Memorial Park”

A Special Walk at Coulon Park with Bald Eagles

I needed the walk. I was feeling a bit under the weather, and perhaps the weather was feeling a bit under me. So I headed to Coulon Park to be revived; it was cold and cloudy but not raining and the air was fresh… Continue Reading “A Special Walk at Coulon Park with Bald Eagles”

Festive and Metallic at Wright Park

Earlier this week we went to Tacoma and while we were waiting for our new sheepskin seat covers to be fitted to our car, we took a walk at nearby Wright Park. In addition to the large trees, walking path, fountains and pond, there… Continue Reading “Festive and Metallic at Wright Park”

Clam Lights are Back!

Every year I look forward to the beautiful holiday lights at Coulon Park on Lake Washington, and we went down Saturday night to see them. The lights were gorgeous as always, but it was especially nice to have the clams running again! For many… Continue Reading “Clam Lights are Back!”

A Walk with Ducks and Turtles and Eagles

It was earlier this week, silver and cold. The rain was over and gone, but clouds still filled the sky and reflected upon the lake. A flock of ducks swam together in a most orderly fashion, while turtles were out to catch some rays.… Continue Reading “A Walk with Ducks and Turtles and Eagles”

Wonderful World of Color – From the West to the East!

So much color to be found across these United States of America and I’m not done sharing it yet! You’ve already seen some images from my favorite local park in Renton, Washington. The entrance to Gene Coulon Park is lined with maple trees that… Continue Reading “Wonderful World of Color – From the West to the East!”