President Katie's Blog Spring 2019
Finding New Things in Familiar Places
The Emerald City Wanderers have done a great job finding new and fresh ways to show off their city. http://www.emeraldcitywanderers.org/light-rail-walks-challenge/ Having walks coordinated with the light rail line is a good way to encourage us to see this ever growing city without the frustration of finding parking and fighting traffic. I grew up in Seattle and am pleasantly surprised to find new things on these walks.
The Capitol Hill walk is full of history and if you go “First Thursday Free” (the first Thursday of each month) you can enter the Seattle Asian Art Museum at no charge.
Walking has always been my preferred way to enjoy the ever-changing downtown core. Now having the walk accessible by light rail is a bonus. Did you know there is a National Historical Park in the city?
As UW Alum (three generations of Huskies in the family) I was pleasantly surprised to walk for the first time by Seattle Yacht Club. I learned that hundreds of people come each spring to get photos of the cherry blossoms on campus. I also learned that the iconic Drumheller Fountain was built the year I was born and opened just months before the Space Needle. I got a “bucket list” item checked as I walked on the day of crew races. While the timing made navigating the narrow walkways of the cut more difficult, it was fun to see the rowers and their fans enjoying the sunny morning.
A group of your fellow club members recently test walked a route from Mount Baker Station to the UW Light Rail Station (10k one way and returning via Link Rail). We will be showcasing this walk on April 12-14 at the multi Day Celebrate Link Light Rail event put on by the Evergreen State Volkssport Association. http://www.esva.online/news/april-12-14-celebrate-link-light-rail-walks/ Are you reading this after the event? No worries, the Interlaken Trailblazer Volkssport Club will soon be offering it as a Year Round event.
Spring is a time to enjoy newness and growth. I encourage you to enjoy one of these new walks. Perhaps you will be inspired to plan new routes showing of your community. Bring your ideas to a club meeting. We all enjoy trying something new.
Hope to see you on the trail.
Walking with you,
Katie
The Capitol Hill walk is full of history and if you go “First Thursday Free” (the first Thursday of each month) you can enter the Seattle Asian Art Museum at no charge.
Walking has always been my preferred way to enjoy the ever-changing downtown core. Now having the walk accessible by light rail is a bonus. Did you know there is a National Historical Park in the city?
As UW Alum (three generations of Huskies in the family) I was pleasantly surprised to walk for the first time by Seattle Yacht Club. I learned that hundreds of people come each spring to get photos of the cherry blossoms on campus. I also learned that the iconic Drumheller Fountain was built the year I was born and opened just months before the Space Needle. I got a “bucket list” item checked as I walked on the day of crew races. While the timing made navigating the narrow walkways of the cut more difficult, it was fun to see the rowers and their fans enjoying the sunny morning.
A group of your fellow club members recently test walked a route from Mount Baker Station to the UW Light Rail Station (10k one way and returning via Link Rail). We will be showcasing this walk on April 12-14 at the multi Day Celebrate Link Light Rail event put on by the Evergreen State Volkssport Association. http://www.esva.online/news/april-12-14-celebrate-link-light-rail-walks/ Are you reading this after the event? No worries, the Interlaken Trailblazer Volkssport Club will soon be offering it as a Year Round event.
Spring is a time to enjoy newness and growth. I encourage you to enjoy one of these new walks. Perhaps you will be inspired to plan new routes showing of your community. Bring your ideas to a club meeting. We all enjoy trying something new.
Hope to see you on the trail.
Walking with you,
Katie
