A map of the Seattle shoreline from 1897 per USGS
Secrets of Seattle’s Historic Shoreline Walking Tours
Alaskan Way & Lenora Street | Free
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday May 18, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022 from 10 am–12 pm
Join geology writer David B. Williams on a walking tour exploring how the Seattle shoreline has shifted across time
More so than most cities, Seattle has shaped itself to suit its needs. Seattle has removed hills, filled tide flats, and created a completely new downtown shoreline. Join author David B. Williams on a 1.5 mile walking tour to explore the last vestiges of the former downtown bluffs, trace the lost island of Seattle, and examine how the subterranean fill still affects the modern landscape.
This walking tour starts at the intersection of Alaskan Way and Lenora Street along the waterfront and ends at Occidental Park. The tour is planned to occur the third Wednesday of each month running March through August. Recommended age: 4 years and older. Group size is limited, register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot for free. See our Visit Pier 62 page for tips on getting to the waterfront and frequently asked questions.
Homewaters - A Human and Natural History of the Puget Sound
David B. Williams
Too High & Too Steep cover
Seattle Walks by David Williams - the book cover
About David Williams
David B. Williams is an author, naturalist, and tour guide whose new book, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound is a deep exploration of the stories of this beautiful waterway. He is also the author of the award-winning book Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography, as well as Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City and Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology. Williams is a Curatorial Associate at the Burke Museum.
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