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For dog owners it is important to realize that not all parks are open to our four-legged friends. it is sometimes hard for dog owners to believe but not everyone loves dogs. We are, in fact, in the minority when compared with our non-dog-owning neighbors. As such, rules can change rapidly to ban dogs from even more of our public parks. It doesn't take a referendum or a ballot count for "NO DOGS" signs to appear overnight.
So make sure your dog is a good citizen on the trail - don't bother other hikers and pick up after him - and you will be embarking on a passion that will last a lifetime.
Get fit - grab a leash and hit the trail!
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Walk on Wednesday - Edmonds Scarecrow Festival
Edmonds Library, 650 Main St, Edmonds, WA, USLets go for a walk around Edmonds and look for Scarecrows. We will be doing the bowl area from the Library to downtown and waterfront. The outlying neighborhoods you will have to do on your own. Then you can go online and vote for your favorites.
Plan on 2-3 miles, an hour and a half walk time. Light up your dogs and yourself. Flashlights if you desire.
Dogs on leash, scoop the poop. No children under 12 years old.
13th Annual Scarecrow Festival 2025 • Edmonds Historical Museum4 attendees
Island Adventure #2 - Ebey's Landing, Whidbey Island
Olympic View Middle School, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA, USI am in a tropical mood and I am ready for an Island Adventure. Unfortunately, I do not have the time nor the funds to fly off to Hawaii but I do have a few bucks to spare for some gas and ferry fare to a nearby, yet remote island. So pack a lunch and supplies for a day of exploring. Dogs allowed on leash.
Walking Ebey's Trail System — Washington Trails Association
Welcome to Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve# Ebey’s Landing
Located on Whidbey Islands west coast, Ebey’s Landing is a beautiful day-use park with . In partnership with the town of Coupeville, Island County, the National Park Service, and Washington State Parks, this area provides an enjoyable place to relax on the beach or hike the loop trail that follows the high bluff north before descending to the beach.
I estimate to be walking about 4-6 miles with 325 Ft Elev Gain or so and spend 3 - 4 hours before heading back. There is no rush - we will be on island time.
We can meet at Olympic Middle school at 8:45 am and carpool or caravan up, aiming for the 9:30 am ferry (will update when fall ferry schedule comes out). Let us know if you want to carpool, can provide the carpool or will meet at ferry.
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Sunday Morning Hike - Annette Lake, North Bend, WA
North Bend Safeway, 460 SW Mt Si Blvd, North Bend, WA, USFor those wanting a more back country, alpine experience. Please come prepared to sweat. We will be starting early as most of these trails are quite popular.
Always check this site for updates before leaving . Bad weather, dangerous trail conditions will cancel this hike.
Come prepared with water and snacks (lunch for the longer ones) for you and your dog, proper hiking footwear, hiking pole(s) advised, For the winter hikes, come prepared with traction devices for your feet (eg.yak trax) because trails can be snowy and icy as you gain altitude.
Attendance will be limited, so please honor your RSVP or update it as early as you can so somebody else can attend.
This trail is well-maintained, features a gentle but steady incline, and has a lot of varying scenery. The first portion of the trail can be muddy alongside waterfalls to get to the Annette Lake trailhead. A series of switchbacks through an old-growth forest make for a fun climb with beautiful views and stunning avalanche chutes. In the winter months, bringing special equipment such as spikes or waterproof shoes is recommended. It’s a beautiful winter wonderland with lots of snowpacks in certain parts of the season. The alpine lake can be almost entirely frozen over and very charming, with a mountain backdrop. Though snow on the trail is compacted by foot traffic, stick to it as snow is a couple of feet high on the sides most of the way and can be dangerous. The gradual elevation gain makes for a great hike through the Snoqualmie Pass.MILEAGE: 7.5 mile RT
Elevation Gain: 1800 ft
Passes/Permit required: NW Forest Pass
Dogs allowed on leash/scoop the poopAnnette Lake — Washington Trails Association
Annette Lake Trail, Washington - 8,969 Reviews, Map | AllTrailsThe add a guest feature will be turned off. if you want to bring a guest, they must travel in the same car as you.
Meet at North Bend Safeway and we can carpool or caravan to trailhead.From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 47 (Asahel Curtis/Denny Creek). Turn right from the off-ramp and continue 0.25 mile, then turn left on Forest Road 5590. You'll find the parking area to your right in 0.3 mile. Toilets are located on the north side of the parking area.
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