My Big Fat Secret...

My wife and I have a top secret, ultra-special spot we go to that no one else knows about but us. Okay, so there are a few who know about Carkeek Park in North Seattle. But it honestly seems as though people have forgotten about it. Each time we go it seems there are only a handful of people enjoying the park and its jaw-dropping view of the Puget Sound/Olympic Mountains.

Maybe it's the weather. Maybe the clouds scare most of the people away. Whatever the reason, we like it! We can go there and feel like we're getting away from the crowd and stealing off to a remote location, though the location is just slightly north of Holman Road in North Seattle's Broadview neighborhood.

So... why am I bloggin' about a place I'd like to keep a secret? Well, I found out there's a volunteer opportunity at Piper's Creek, which is located adjacent to Carkeek Park. Scheduled for Earth Day, April 19^th, 2008, this is a great chance to help restore the creek that flows through the area and into Puget Sound.

I realize that I'm exposing my "top secret" location to all who read this (all one or two of you...), I know it takes more than a few inspired souls to keep the park and its neighbors (Piper's Orchard/Creek) beautiful.

My dilemma is this: Juliana and I won't be in town that weekend. I know we'd love to be there and help out, but in our stead perhaps a few of you would like to volunteer... It could be a great opportunity to rediscover such a beautiful part of North Seattle. If you're interested, here's the info (and feel free to pass this around):