I had the great fortune to live just minutes away from the Washington Park Arboretum for over ten years and floated this area often in small boats and kayaks while living in Madison Park.  Exploring this haven again for the first time in a Stand Up Paddle Board really gave me an appreciation for all the great things that are SUP–high vantage point, easy access, and freedom to stand, sit, and kneel while slicing through the waters around Duck Bay and Lake Washington.

If you are in Seattle and pressed for time, the Washington Park Arboretum should be at the top of your list for an extreme adventure in Seattle’s back yard.