Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Showing posts with label Arboretum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arboretum. Show all posts

Sunday, November 11, 2012

No. 138 Arboretum Waterfront Trail

Museum of History & Industry
2700 24th Ave E
 Seattle, WA

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The mile long trail starts near the lower parking lot of the Museum of History & Industry along the Mountlake canal. At the south end of the canal head east on the paved pathway which will lead you to the trail head.  Then step out onto one of the many boardwalk bridges and continue on to Marsh Island. The Arboretum Waterfront Trail continues along the north shoreline with views of Union Bay, Husky Stadium and Lake Washington. Depending on the time of year and time of day you can see seals, blue herons and hawks just off shore. Wild flowers, tall grasses and water lilies dot the marshy waters around Marsh Island and Foster Island. Continue east over the raised boardwalk to enter the larger grounds of the Seattle arboretums.


Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Museum of History & Industry Trailhead
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
40-foot Haida Totem Pole
Arboretum Waterfront Trail

Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Union Bay & Husky Stadium
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Boardwalk over Marsh Island
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Monday, November 5, 2012

No. 136 Seattle Japanese Garden

1075 Lake Washington Blvd E
Seattle WA 98112

Reminder : The Japanese Garden will close to the Public Sunday November 11, 2012  for the rest of the year until February 2013

website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/japanesegarden.htm
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HOURS - 2012 Season
Feb 17 - April 1 Tues-Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 3 - May 6 Tues-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 7 - Sept 16 Mon-Sun 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sept 17 - Oct 29 Mon-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct 30 - Nov 11 Tues-Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Japanese Garden will close to the Public Sunday November 11, 2012  for the season until winter 2013


Opened to the Seattle public in 1960 the Seattle Japanese Garden celebrates 52 years of educating and inspiring visitors from around the world about the art of Japanese miniature idealized landscapes and garden design.
The garden located in the southwest corner of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, along Lake Washington Boulevard E., features over 100 types of plants, trees and koi ponds in a 3.5 acre gated area.
For more information on the garden you can visit http://www.theseattlejapanesegarden.com/index.html

ADMISSION
Adults 18-64: $6
Youths 6–17, Senior Adults 65+, College students with ID, & Disabled: $4
Children 0-5: FREE





Japanese Garden, Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle Washington
Aerial Shot looking down at Seattle Japanese garden from Longbach Nyguen
Seattle Japanese Garden
Entrance of Japanese Garden in Fall
Seattle Japanese Garden
Stone Bridge crossing stream in front of large Koi pond
Seattle Japanese Garden
Reflecting on images on wooden bridge
Seattle Japanese Garden
Fall colors appear around the garden
Seattle Japanese Garden
Afternoon light hits the maple cove
Seattle Japanese Garden
Blue Heron keeps watch on bank
Seattle Japanese Garden
Plenty of Wildlife to see around the arboretum
Seattle Japanese Garden
Maples turning color
Seattle Japanese Garden
Japanese stone lantern on the pond edge
Seattle Japanese Garden
Fiery Fall Colors


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Monday, September 10, 2012

No. 104 Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
145 Alverson Blvd
Everett, WA 98201

* There is no admission or parking fee.

Referred to as Snohomish County's 'treasure', the Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens is both a place of beauty and education and is free to the public. Located on 3 ½ acres in Everett Washington, its ten themed gardens include the Urban Tree Walk, Entrance Garden, Rock Garden, Northwest Native Plant Trail, Rain Garden, Japanese Maple Grove, Northwest Demonstration Garden, Viewing Mound, Woodland and Conifer Gardens as well as the 200' Snohomish County Master Gardener's Demonstration Border and sculptures throughout. Weaving through these gardens are ADA approved pervious pathways in most areas. There are countless ways to experience and enjoy all that the Evergreen Arboretum has to offer; docent-led tours, free educational classes, the annual plant sale and volunteerism. Come witness the beauty that every season holds. The Arboretum is open from dawn until dusk.

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens Entrance
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Corner PathwayGarden
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Japanese Maple Grove
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
Viewing Mound. 'Fibonacci' fountain by Pam Hom




Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens


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