- View Ridge, Seattle (Wikipedia)
View Ridge is a neighborhood in north Seattle, Washington. As with all Seattle neighborhoods, its boundaries are not fixed, but can be thought of as NE 65th Street in the south, 40th and 45th Avenues NE in the west, the Sand Point Country Club in the north, and Sand Point Way NE in the east. Many homes offer views of Lake Washington, Mount Rainier, and the Cascade Range. View Ridge Elementary School is located within the neighborhood, and the neighborhood also offers a large park and playfield (View Ridge Park) across the street from the elementary school. The View Ridge Swim and Tennis Club is located on the eastern edge of View Ridge, and the Sand Point Country Club is located on the northern edge.
- Point Defiance (wa100.dnr.wa.gov)
Point Defiance Park is a much-loved city park in Tacoma, Washington, a refreshing getaway you might not expect inside a city. The park has been around for more than 100 years but stays true to the vision the park stewards had in the late 1800s: to preserve natural landscapes for the enjoyment of the public. The grounds are divided into several zones: the waterfront, the open park area, the zoo and aquarium, and the forest. Point Defiance is a great place to glimpse beachside geology while hiking through old-growth forests, enjoying colorful gardens, and maybe mingling with a polar bear or shark. There is something for the whole family here and the park is definitely worth a stop.