Summertime in the Pacific Northwest is always exciting! We’ve weathered months of rainy, dark days and can finally can enjoy the lush green and sun we’ve been waiting for. Enjoying nature is an important act of self-care; fresh air and sun can boost your mood and relieve stress.

The huge amount of green space in the King County parks system makes nature accessible to everyone. And Trailhead Direct is an easy way to use public transportation to take you directly to hiking trails. Explore the King County Parks and find one near you using the ParkFinder website.