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Seattle, WA - In the heart of the city
Denny Park is the oldest park in Seattle, according to several sources. It couldn't be more central to the city's most popular...
Mar 21

Vancouver, WA - A golden sight
I had heard that there was an unusual shaped labyrinth by a large outdoor art installation on a small college campus. I sought out Golden...
Nov 25, 2024

Vancouver, WA - Fall's beautiful color
This labyrinth, like many I've walked, came about due to an Eagle Scout project. According to the church, it was created in 2004. It's a...
Nov 25, 2024

Tukwila, WA - Creative but needy
I was immediately taken by the design of this labyrinth, just a short drive from the Seattle-Tacoma airport. It's in a small neighborhood...
Oct 8, 2024

Vancouver, WA - A new local addition
One of the newer labyrinths in the Pacific Northwest is in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of Portland. It was dedicated in November...
Aug 22, 2024

Ballard, WA - Nordic roots
The National Nordic Museum is a surprising place. The building design itself is a showpiece of modern Scandinavian aesthetic, and the...
Feb 14, 2024

Seattle, WA - Between attractions
Approximately 1.3 million people visit the Space Needle each year. That makes sense given its stature as a Seattle landmark. It's hard to...
Aug 21, 2023

Des Moines, WA - Saltwater adjacent
Near Saltwater State Park south of Seattle is, fittingly, Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church. Services were ongoing so I had to make...
Jun 9, 2023

Seattle, WA - Watch out for water
I've been to a few labyrinths that are at playgrounds or parks and happen to be near splash pads. They both use a lot of open space so...
Jun 8, 2023

Seattle, WA - Kids at play
When I arrived at this busy church, parking was interesting to say the least. Day care was letting out, some other activities were...
Jun 7, 2023

Seattle, WA - 'Failte', or welcome to all
This small six-circuit painted labyrinth is just off the road next to St. Andrews Episcopal Church. It's in Seattle's Green Lake...
Jun 6, 2023

Seattle, WA - Higher education
The Chartres Essence Labyrinth on the campus of Seattle University was opened in March 2020, just before the pandemic set in and closed...
Jun 5, 2023

Edmonds, WA - Walking in a group
Driving up to this church, I was struck by the nature of the bell tower, a large steel frame that sits in front of the main entrance. But...
May 30, 2023

Edmonds, WA - Circles of green
Some labyrinths don't need much care. Some weeding, or trimming, or shifting bricks or rocks around. And some need quite a bit. The...
May 30, 2023


Stellacoom, WA - School's out!
An elementary school campus on a weekend day is a quiet place, and a big contrast to the weekday scene. I know that because I live across...
Sep 20, 2022


Kirkland, WA - A sweet walk
I don't love labyrinths in parking lots, but I understand the competing pressures. At St. John's Episcopal Church in Kirkland, Wash.,...
Jun 7, 2022


Kirkland, WA - Occupied and tied up
A small brick labyrinth sits behind Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, Wash. A covered tent has been permanently erected over the...
Jun 7, 2022


Monroe, WA - A garden jumble
Falling Water Gardens is quite a place. A nursery, a garden center, an event space - none of that does justice to what an interesting...
Jun 1, 2022


Spokane, WA - Spires and clouds
I've had the fortunate occasion to go to Spokane, Washington, numerous times for work in recent years. It's a terrific city, and largely...
May 6, 2022


Alger, WA - A 3-in-1 design
I'm can't recall three different designs connected to each other like this. A small circular pattern, and then following the path to a...
Apr 22, 2022
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