Pretty much everyone that visits the Pacific Northwest does so for the scenery. Or the coffee. Well, you’ll need the coffee if you’re going to keep pace with my quest to find the best views in Seattle. When I first visited Seattle I was disappointed to find that, despite having seen so many amazing photographs …
Living in Sammamish means you’re never far from green space, but Lake Sammamish State Park in nearby Issaquah is something special. It’s where I go when I need to reset. Sometimes that means a short loop with my kids in tow, other times it’s a solo walk with a thermos of coffee before the world …
Saint Edward State Park doesn’t feel like a city park, even though it’s right in the middle of one. Tucked along the northeast edge of Lake Washington in Kenmore, just north of Kirkland, it’s a sprawling forest with mossy trails, lake views, grassy lawns, and a towering old building that looks like something out of …
If you’re looking for a quiet place to access Lake Sammamish that feels like a bit of a hidden trailhead, Timberlake Park is exactly that. It’s not a typical city park with ball fields and playgrounds. Instead, Timberlake feels more like a low-key nature preserve: a peaceful, forested hillside trail that winds down to a …
Klahanie Park isn’t fancy, but it’s busy for a reason. Tucked into the Klahanie neighborhood, this park is one of Sammamish’s best multi-use spaces — especially if you’re here for sports, kids, or just need a reliable go-to for some fresh air. We’ve been to Klahanie Park more times than we can count — for …
Big Rock Park North is one of those rare places where the forest still feels wild — even though you’re smack in the middle of Sammamish. Tucked into the hillside just off 218th Avenue SE, this is the quietest and most natural-feeling section of the three-part Big Rock Park system. If you’re looking for playgrounds …
East Sammamish Park is one of those parks that doesn’t try too hard — and it doesn’t need to. It’s clean, straightforward, and surprisingly versatile for its size. Tucked just off 212th Way SE, not far from Discovery Elementary, this park feels like a well-kept neighborhood secret. It’s not as flashy as some of the …
Ebright Creek Park is one of those hidden gems that almost feels like it belongs to the neighborhood around it. Tucked into a residential area off 212th Way SE, it’s not flashy, not huge — but it’s incredibly well-loved, especially by families with younger kids and anyone looking for a low-key, local spot to enjoy …
Evans Creek Preserve is one of those places that’s easy to miss if you don’t know where to look — but once you do, it becomes a regular stop. Tucked away on the edge of Sammamish, this preserve feels far more remote than it actually is. With wide-open meadows, densely wooded trails, and a healthy …
Beaver Lake Park isn’t just a patch of green on the map — it’s one of Sammamish’s most beloved and versatile public spaces. Nestled along the western shoreline of Beaver Lake, the park offers a mix of peaceful trails, open fields, forested hideaways, and lake access that draws everyone from dog walkers and wedding photographers …