Autumn Skies at Discovery Park

PLEASE NOTE: The address given here will probably take you to the Visitor Center. Don't go there; follow directions to the North Parking Lot.

This weekend event at this time of year is definitely \not\ necessarily a fair-weather event. In fact, it probably won't be. Current forecast 9 days in advance indicates rain ending in the morning and a blanket of clouds with a high of 55. However, the Seattle weather on most days from now until then has a very similar forecast. I really don't think they have any idea what the weather will be, but what they've got has got a high probability of being correct for Seattle at this time of year. Be prepared for a modest degree of precipitation by having appropriate footwear and rain gear. We will go ahead with the event unless there is a major deluge or a snowstorm.

Many of you know that I have posted Discovery Park events as weekday evening walks in the later spring and summer when the days are long enough, warm enough, and dry enough. Those events are more time constrained due to gathering dusk, even on the longest days. This mid autumn day will not have nearly enough daylight for an evening event. I would like to meet in the morning at the North Parking lot, and have the event be more free-form in terms of route. I will obtain a good map (Google Maps or otherwise) beforehand, and you can do the same. If well prepared with directions, we can explore quite extensively without too much fear of getting lost. Let's plan on two to three hours, and we don't have to stick to the standard route that I have used in the past. In fact, it might be fun to explore Magnolia Bluff, which is toward the south end of the park from where we will meet.

Afterward, we can plan on a group meal as a late lunch or early dinner. Let's play timing by ear, but we can try to drop in at one of the following on West Emerson Pl near the park: Highliner Public House, Figurehead Brewing, or Magnolia Pizza and Pasta. These may be good, but our group typically goes to Maggie Bluff's at 2601 West Marina Place on the waterfront next to Palisade.

Officially, dogs must be on-leash. If you choose to bring a \friendly\ canine guest, please also bring his/her human tether. Note that unless you want to leave Fido in your car, his or her attendance may impact your ability to join us for a meal afterwards.