Des Moines, Washington Travel Information

Bainbridge Ferry to Winslow The destination on this 35-minute cruise is the tourist-friendly community of Winslow. At least it used to be known by that name. In an effort to better manage growth in the area, all of Bainbridge Is... Seattle, WA

Beauty and the Beasts: Woodland Park Zoo I have a theory about zoos that goes something like this: They’re a great place to observe animals—and an even better place to learn about people. You can find out a lot about someone by watching how ... Seattle, WA

Browns Point Lighthouse In a 1913 newspaper article, visitors to the Browns Point Lighthouse were quoted as telling the keeper “what a great summer home” the lighthouse would make. The visitors were clearly taken by the past... Browns Point, WA

Christmas for Couples in Seattle Although Seattle rarely gets a white Christmas, during the holidays its downtown area transforms into a winter wonderland just the same. Store-window displays pull out all the stops for gilt and whims... Seattle, WA

Court and Spark: A Fabulous Fourth Independence Day is supposed to inspire patriotism and love of country in all Americans. But what couple won’t admit to feelings of a more personal nature as they watch the rocket’s red glare light up... Seattle, WA

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South Sea Tac (Des Moines Creek Park Trail) (Distance: 0.8 mi) Set aside as an audio buffer zone for SeaTac International Airport, and later turned into a park, Des Moines Creek Park offers several miles of smooth, rolling, and twisting singletrack. The trails cr...

Des Moines, WA - Mountain Biking - length:10 mi

Lower Green River: Kent to Tukwila, Lower Reach (Distance: 2.7 mi) The lower Green River in this short stretch of placid but relatively fast water bound by dikes on both sides is worth considering, much of it flanked by parklands in west Kent and in Tukwila. It begin...

Kent, WA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:6.5 mi

Vashon Island: Point Robinson and Maury Island Regional Marine Park Trails (Distance: 2.8 mi) This attractive out-and-back hike along a pristine beach provides a real taste of island life to visitors. Starting at the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse, the trail runs along the shore about 1.5 ...

Maury Island, WA - Hiking - length:3 mi

Maury Island (Distance: 5.7 mi) A narrow isthmus connects Maury Island to Vashon Island providing an age-old portage. The most challenging route here combines the quiet charm of Quartermaster Harbor with a more arduous paddle along ...

Portage, WA - Sea Kayaking - length:12 mi

King County Interurban Trail (Distance: 5.8 mi) This 15-mile trail offers a study in contrasts: from the bustling Supermall with its endless shops to small- town Algona, which looks straight out of the nineteenth century; from the imposing architec...

Tukwila, WA - Rail-Trails - length:15 mi

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Tyee Valley Tyee Valley Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5926 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Des Moines, Washington

Eighteen Riverbend Golf Complex Municipal, 18 holes 6666 yards, par 72 2.8 miles from center of Des Moines, Washington

Par-3 Riverbend Golf Complex Municipal, 9 holes 1174 yards, par 27 2.8 miles from center of Des Moines, Washington

Eighteen Front Riverbend Golf Complex Municipal, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 2.8 miles from center of Des Moines, Washington

Vashon Island Vashon Island Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2943 yards, par 35 5.2 miles from center of Des Moines, Washington

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