Canoe in Bellevue

Every Saturday from 8:30-12pm at Enatia Beach Park in Bellevue explore the beautiful Mercer Slough Nature Park by water! Bellevue Park Rangers lead this 3-hour canoe trip from Enatai Beach Park. You’ll see how this amazing ecosystem functions as you travel into the heart of Mercer Slough Nature Park, a 320 acre wetland. Discover the multiple benefits derived from the City of Bellevue’s second largest park. With a little luck, you may catch a glimpse of the otters, herons, turtles and other wildlife of Mercer Slough. Please dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required.

$14 - Bellevue Resident
$16 - Non-Bellevue Resident

Trips continue rain or shine. Trips may be cancelled in the case of lightning, high winds and/or waves.

• Basic safety talk, paddling demonstration, and equipment provided. Paddling experience is strongly recommended. Participants paddle the entire distance of 4 miles (approx. 3 hours).

• Up to 3 people per canoe. The weight capacity of each canoe is 550 lbs.

• Children and youth must have at least 1 adult present for every 2 children or youth.

• Children must be 5 years old to participate. Coast Guard approved life jackets must be pro-vided by parents for children weighing less than 35 lbs.

Bellevue Strawberry Festival

I love strawberries.  When I was a youngster myself, I have fond memories of picking strawberries, and eating quite a few, in the Puyallup and Sumner berry fields.  Yummy!  In Bellevue, the festival has moved the festival to Crossroads Park.  (16000 NE 10th Street) and is running from June 25th and 26th and starting at 10am both mornings. 

At the festival, there is an auto show, food vendors (with STRAWBERRIES of course) a family fun area, and games.  This looks to be a smashing good time for all those who live in the area and know great places to park. There is NO FEE, e.g. FREE to enter the festival, but there may be a charge to participate in some of the events or to order food.  Enjoy!

http://www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org/Festival.asp