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Walking as Ritual: Our Favorite Trails, Parks & Disc Golf Spots
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During COVID lockdown, my husband and I started walking every night after dinner. It became a ritual—one that helped us feel grounded, connected, and healthier than we’d been in years. This list is a love letter to those walks. It includes our favori...
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🌊 Parks – River Walks & Pokémon Go
 
⛰️ Hikes – Mountains, Canyons & Riverwalks
 
🥏 Disc Golf – Rituals & Recovery

🌊 Parks – River Walks & Pokémon Go

These parks were our evening sanctuaries. We’d walk after dinner, sometimes chasing Pokémon, sometimes chasing peace. Each one offered something different—Howard Amon’s wide paths and water views, Leslie Grove’s quiet boat launch, Columbia Park’s LAR...

 
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Probably our favorite. We loved starting at the boat launch—it felt like the beginning of something soft and steady. Great for Pokémon Go and quiet reflection.
Leslie Groves Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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We’d start in different spots and walk different directions depending on our mood. It’s spacious, peaceful, and perfect for pacing breaks or sunset views.
Riverside Park (Howard Amon Park) (U.S. National Park Service)
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This one holds LARPing memories and endless walking options. So many places to park and explore—it always felt like a choose-your-own-adventure
Columbia Park
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We didn’t go as often since it’s across the river, but it offered a beautiful change of scenery. Quiet, historic, and worth the drive.
Sacajawea Historical State Park - Washington State Parks
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⛰️ Hikes – Mountains, Canyons & Riverwalks

These trails are where we went when we wanted to feel small in a good way. Candy Mountain’s base trail, with its plant signs and soft hills. Zintel Canyon and Freedom Trail, where the world felt quiet and sacred. The Lakes Trail, especially when the ...

 
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A hidden gem with winding trails and wild beauty. Just bring bug spray—it’s worth it.
Best hikes and trails in Chamna Natural Preserve | AllTrails
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We didn’t hike the mountain itself—just the base. It’s pretty, peaceful, and the plant signs make it feel like a living classroom.
Candy Mountain, Washington - 1341 Reviews, Map
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These two feel like stepping into another world. Quiet, shaded, and deeply peaceful. We walked here when we needed to breathe.
Zintel Canyon Greenway & Freedom Trail
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We love this one when the lakes are full—it’s stunning. Bonus: it’s great for Pokémon Go and gentle pacing.
Park at the Lakes Hike – West Richland
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A quiet spot with river views and soft trails. Great for low-impact walks and birdwatching.
Riverview Natural Preserve
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Wide open spaces, wildlife, and water views. It’s a beautiful place to walk slowly and breathe deeply.
McNary National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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🥏 Disc Golf – Rituals & Recovery

Disc golf was our playful ritual. We’d thrift first—Community Thrift, Goodwill—then head to the course. Lawless Park was our full-day outing. Two Rivers was my favorite: peaceful, scenic, and just the right amount of challenge. Columbia Park was Roge...

 
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We’d hit Community Thrift and Goodwill before playing—making it a whole outing. Nostalgic and fun.
James Lawless Park - Richland, Washington
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My favorite. Peaceful, scenic, and just the right mix of challenge and ease.
Two Rivers Park - Kennewick, Washington
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Roger’s favorite. Lots of space and variety. We played here often before his ankle injury.
Columbia Park - UDisc Disc Golf Course Directory
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Not one of our favorites, but it’s part of the story.
Big Cross - Pasco, Washington
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New and still on our list to try. Maybe someday soon.
Benton City, Washington | UDisc Disc Golf Course Directory
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