Meteor Shower-Watching Spots, Free Day at WA State Parks
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
By Lauren Mang August 11, 2015
Look up: You might be able to sneak a peek at The Perseids meteor shower Tuesday and Wednesday night until dawn thanks to potentially positive weather conditions. Earth will be passing through Comet Swift-Tuttle’s trail, which means skywatchers have a chance of seeing quite a few fireballs should the sky be clear. Geekwire has rounded up five of the best meteor shower-watching spots in town–including nearby Alki Beach and Green Lake Park–for your galactic enjoyment.
Free Day at the State Parks: Always wanted to travel to one of Washington’s many state parks sans the required Discover Pass? On August 25, you can do just that. The free day (note: if you stay overnight or rent a facility fees are not waived) honors the National Park Service’s 99th birthday and enables the public to visit a park free of charge. A Discover Pass normally runs $30 annually or $10 for a single day.
Bathroom Break: Yesterday, the Seattle City Council adopted legislation that requires “all City-controlled and privately occupied public accommodations to designate existing and future single-stall bathrooms as all-gender facilities,” according to the Seattle PI. The move is a huge step forward for those in the transgender community, who now will have the option of using gender-neutral, single-stall restrooms in City buildings and spaces such as restaurants, coffee shops, stores and hotels.
Want to get outta town? We highlight 11 nearby treks–from luxe lodges to small towns–where you can recharge your batteries in a mere 48 hours. Check out all of our Close-to-Home Weekend Getaways right here.
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