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Awesome Urban Nature Destinations for Puget Sound–Area Families
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Get out into the urban wild at nature centers and nearby wildland habitats, rain or shine By Jennifer Johnson
Want a great spot to go exploring with kids, no matter the weather conditions? Here to help are environmental learning destinations and gardens that dot our region’s urban wildlands. Treasures such as Mercer Slough Nature Park (bellevuewa.gov) and Tacoma Nature Center (metroparkstacoma.org) offer quiet trails to explore on your own time as well as kid-friendly activi-
ties that can spur families to learn about the nature around them, from frog-finding walks and owl prowls to glorious gardens, wildlife watching and more. After long pandemic closures, visitor centers and education centers are back open, and all of these fantastic nature spots are well worth a visit.
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