A Vacation...But Smaller

Thinking of what to do this summer? Bored of everything around you? Want to experience something new and exciting, but can’t go back-pack around Europe….yet? Well, why not take a day trip! 

Although Seattle is great, it could be fun to take a trip- you know, for bragging rights- just don’t tell anyone it was only a car or bus ride away!

For those of you with only access to public transportation - you’re not at a loss!:

      Experience True Seattle: Take the bus to downtown, go to Pike Place Market, see the
        first Starbucks, go see the Space Needle, EMP, Monorail, take the Underground Tour of
        Seattle, the Aquarium, the Waterfront, etc. 

       

        Go be a tourist for the day! You might see some new in the old!

        Fremont: Legendary for its summer solstice fair, Fremont is an exciting place to visit. Lots of cool shops and restaurants and city-life await!

Now if you do have a car - take a trip and get out of our fine city:

 Leavenworth (http://www.leavenworth.org/modules/pages/?pageid=9&path=9)- A Bavarian town. Super cute small town with lots of outdoorsy activities, shops and food.

Mt. Rainier: We all can see it above the skyline driving into Seattle- why not go see it up close? Pack a picnic, go for a hike, perhaps a cute day-date?

        Snoqualmie Falls (http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/): Again with the picnic idea, this is a great place for one. See the beautiful falls- it’s a site to not be missed! At the top you can see them, and then hike all the way down to where you can feel the intense mist! Make sure to guard your sandwich- no one like ‘em soggy!

 Now even COOLER- take a Ferry- getting there is half the fun!:

  

        Friday Harbor (http://www.fridayharbor.com/index.cfm): Just a ferry ride away to this San Juan Island. Shops, the best ice cream, seasonal whale watching, museums, parks, of course beaches (summer= you HAVE to go to the beach!), and much more!

        Bremerton (http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/display.php?id=4):  Go see their Harborside Fountain Park, walk on the board walk, shop, and eat.

  To plan whatever “trip” look up:

·         Bus schedules here (http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/neighborhoods/downtown_seattle.html)

·         Ferry information to get to wherever (http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule/)

So…Pack a picnic, grab some friends, 
and go explore this summer! We definitely will! 
After being stuck here for 10 months in school, 
we've gotta get out, even if only for a day….

Love, Teenlink

All Ages Shows!!! Woohoo!!!

At the GROUND ZERO
257 100th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-452-6119http://www.bgcbellevue.org/teenprograms.htm
Fri July 10th - 7pm - They Came From Outer Space, Dustin and The Furniture,Paris Livore, Armed With Legs
Sat July 18th - 7pm - Monster, Monster!! Maggie and the Death Cats, The Reed Sea (and maybe Requin)
Sat August 1st - 7pm - Hachi Roku, Blue Like Jazz, Arisen From Nothing, Factory Girls

At the VERA PROJECT
Republican and Warren Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
http://www.theveraproject.org/

Friday June 19 7:30 PM Blue Sky Black Death (Mush Records/Babygrande Records)Stevie Crooks (Los Angeles)Gran RapidsB AwakeBlacastan (Brick Records)$7 ($6 w. club card)Buy advance tickets at TICKETWEB
Saturday June 20 7:30 PM Papercuts Port O'Brien$10 ($9 w. club card)Buy advance tickets at TICKETWEB
Sunday June 21 7:30 PM Cut Off Your HandsThee Emergency$9 ($8 w. club card) Advance$11 ($10 w. club card) doors Buy advance tickets at TICKETWEB

Courtesy of THE STRANGER
Go to http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Search?search=music&show=allages for a list of all ages shows the Stranger has compiled for your musical satisfaction. :) They have a super long list with venues all over the county, so this might be your best bet if you're not trying to bus it all the way to Seattle.

At the KIRKLAND TEEN UNION BUILDING
348 Kirkland Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
http://www.ktub.org/

Friday, June 19th7:30pm, $6
The Spencer Goll Band
Gazebo
Flapjack and OJ
Friday, June 26th7:00pm, FREE
Electro Dance Night
featuring East Side Bass
Saturday, June 27th7:30pm, $6
Monarch
The Easy Western Life
Blue Like Jazz

Happy Concert Going!

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Track, Lacrosse and Baseball are over...now what?

Maybe you want to make sure you're en pointe for summer league or you just want to stay in shape despite extra hot dogs (or veggie dogs!) this summer. Either way, with summer just around the corner you may be looking for fun ways to get exercise, and trust us, you're going to get tired of Green Lake and your parents' treadmill. Exercising isn't about losing weight or trying to look good, but actually will make you feel stronger and healthier and give you more energy. Here are some ideas that us Teen Linkers use as alternatives to usual work out (or lack thereof) routines.

Beach Volleyball:

Some beaches like Golden Gardens (Seattle) have poles pre-set so you and your friends can bring a ball and a net and get playing. The advantage? Running on sand is great for your legs, and you won't even notice how tired you are because you'll be having so much fun.
Go here to see a list of all the parks in King County and here for a list of parks in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Both sites have links, addresses and maps.

Alternative workouts:

Mix up your workout with unconventional equipment and daily work outs posted each day on sites like www.crossfit.com. Instead of using expensive weights and buying a gym membership, crossfit.com claims you can get in shape just as well without the cost using common household items and your own body. Read more at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2009300667_pacificpfitness07.html?syndication=rss

Dance:

Sign up for a dance class at a nearby studio and not only will you feel great after your practice, but you will have an awesome routine to show off at the end of the usually 11-12 week program. Prices can range from under $100 to over $200, but that might still be cheaper (and more fun) than a gym membership.

Get outside:

Seattle is full of great opportunities, like hiking, backpacking and camping near Mt. Ranier or renting a kayak and paddling around Lake Washington. These activities are as strenuous as you make them, and are easy for groups of friends to enjoy together. Go to http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/things2do.htm for more ideas of things to do at the mountain. Or, for adventures in other Washington state parks, go to the Washington State Parks Page and use the "Find A Park" drop down menu for more info.

Turn hanging out into working out:
Places like the pool are a great place to get a little exercise. Try walking laps around the pool, doing pull ups on the diving board, working your triceps on the edge of the pool or leg lifts on your towel. For more specifics, go here.

If all else fails:

Go running with a buddy. Having someone to chat with while you jog will keep you both motivated. Try running through local parks together and trying to find the prettiest trails.

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Happy Exercising!
Love,
Teen Link

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