Local Community & EventsTips, Trends & Living July 26, 2012

Exploring the Puget Sound Region: Best Beaches

Picnic on the beach, build sandcastles, find a treasure, or just read a book and relax. I hope you enjoy these great spots to visit as you explore our beautiful Puget Sound region.

 

Best Beaches for Sand

Marina Beach—Edmonds

Alki Beach—West Seattle

Golden Gardens—North Seattle

Richmond Beach—Shoreline

Meadowdale Park—Edmonds

Discovery Park—Magnolia

Carkeek Park—North Seattle

Dash Point State Park—Federal Way

 

 

Best Beaches for Fires (In designated pits only)

Alki Beach—West Seattle

Golden Gardens—North Seattle

Best Beaches with Playgrounds

Seahurst Park—Burien

Marina Beach—Edmonds

Richmond Beach—Shoreline

Golden Gardens—North Seattle

Best Beaches for Sea Creatures

Brackett's Landing North and South—Edmonds

Seahurst Park—Burien

Howarth Park—Everett

Best Beach Walks

With a stroller:

Alki Beach—West Seattle

Lincoln Park—West Seattle

With a backpack:

Meadowdale Park—Edmonds

Discovery Park—Magnolia

Best Beaches for Picnic

Richmond Beach—Shoreline

Kayak Point Regional Park—Stanwood

Saltwater State Park—Des Moines

Dash Point State Park——Federal Way

Seahurst Park—Burien

Lake Sammamish State Park—Issaquah

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park—Renton

Real Estate June 14, 2012

Seattle Economy Ranked #3 in US

 

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area economy was recently ranked third strongest in the US for long-term growth and resiliency! Independent research firm Policom Corp. analyzed data from 1992-2010 and based its rankings consistent growth in both size and quality of 23 different economic factors.

Olympia also made the list at #11 with the Tri-Cities close behind at #13. Stronger economies (like ours) have shown an overall growing trend and resiliency in the face of our recent recession. Click here for the full article!

 

 

Source: NWREporter, http://nwmls.com