Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland

Seattlites are famous for their dedication to the natural beauty of their environment, and there is no better evidence of that than the Juanita Bay Park. Come on Sunday afternoons for guided tours, or come on your own any time to visit the abundance of wildlife that fills these 114 acres of lovingly preserved wetlands and marshes. The animal population includes turtles, beavers and egrets, and at sunset, you are likely to see enormous owls hovering and hooting overhead.