With the sun out this week, we thought it was a great time to find some nature spots around our communities. Here were some of our recommendations.

The Corydon

People looking for an amazing walk through the flowers and trees often forget about the 702 acres of paths and cherry blossoms at the University of Washington campus. It’s a peaceful and serene set of trails ideally designed for anyone who loves outdoor scenery. Read the whole post here. Image Source: MyNorthwest.com

The Lyric

We have two easy suggestions for the nature lover. The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a  Victorian greenhouse modeled after London’s Crystal Palace, featuring bromeliad, fern, palm, seasonal, and cactus. And the St. Mark’s Greenbelt buffers Capitol Hill from I-5 and provides wildlife habitat, dense vegetation and trails. Get all the info here. Image Source: Yelp

The 101 Kirkland

While Marina Park is the closest park to The 101 Kirkland, Heritage Park and Waverly Beach are within walking distance and offer manicured green space, gardens, pathways, viewpoints, and views of both Seattle and the Olympic mountain range. Read more here. Stadium Place

Water is within a short walk of Stadium Place You can stay on land and visit Waterfront Park to enjoy views of Puget Sound, birds, seals, islands and the Olympic Mountains. Or, get your sea legs spend a Seattle evening than cruising around on a sailboat in the middle of Puget Sound. Get the inside scoop here.

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You don’t live with your mom anymore, so it’s likely that you don’t have anyone to nag you about eating healthier. Guess what, though? When you check out some of these delicious vegetarian and vegan options right around the corner from you, you’ll actually want to eat your veggies (and you’ll want to do it as often as possible).

The Corydon

We highlight the Wayward Vegan Café and Pizza Pi Vegan Pizzeria. Get the whole story here.

The Lyric

Not only are there some great options for going vegetarian on Capitol Hill, the three we’re going to talk about today couldn’t be any more different. If a classy dining experience is what you’re looking for, head on over to Plum Bistro. Want to eat like a local? You can’t go wrong with longtime neighborhood staple In the Bowl Vegetarian Noodle Studio. If you like your vegan cuisine served with a side of stiff drinks and live music, take a stroll down Broadway and pop into The Highline. Get our full synopsis here.

In the Bowl Vegetarian Noodle Studio

Stadium Place

One of Seattle’s best pizza joints is right around the corner and caters to vegetarians. Freshly moved in from their fifteen-year residency in Belltown. World Pizza has relocated to the International District, and they’re ready to show vegetarians some love. See the rest of our review here.

101 Kirkland

If you’re looking for a fresh and delicious vegetarian option nearby, head over to Café Happy, where their Buddhist-inspired menu will leave you feeling enlightened. Go here to find out more about a localicious veggie option in Kirkland. Photo Courtesy of Yuyu C via Yelp.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and we hope you already got your mom something nice. And for those of you still shopping around, we have a suggestion- instead of just one present, why don’t you give your mom a whole day of fun? She’s put up with you for this long, the least you can do is take her out for a day of leisure!

The Corydon

Tea Time! – Impress your mom with your level of class and sophistication by taking her out for a mid-morning/pre-afternoon cup of tea! It will not only make you both feel very classy, it’ll give you the caffeine boost you need to get artistically inspired. Read more here.

The Lyric

Do something different for your mom this year. Flowers and boring brunches are out. It’ll be easy to treat her (and yourself) to a uniquely localicious experience this year, and it’s one that takes place right across the street. Prepare yourself for Julia’s Queen of the Brunch Drag Show.. Get all the info here.

The 101 Kirkland

If you want to go the extra mile beyond a simple card or phone call this year, Kirkland is jam-packed with great events to celebrate all things Mom. Why not stretch things out a couple days? We have a quick rundown on some ways that you can make the whole week a special one. Read more here.

Stadium Place

Here’s an idea for Mother’s Day adventure that’s guaranteed to please those seafaring Moms out there. You live right by the places where cruise ships live: why not head over to Pier 56 and take a cruise? Get the details here.

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