Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in the Puget Sound area, with the lure of freshwater lakes, beaches, rain forests, vast woodlands, the San Juan Islands, the Cascade Mountain range, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic National Parks. Or take a ferry ride to one of Puget Sound's neighboring islands.
Visit one of many Pacific Northwest beaches. Tour the zoo or the aquarium. Go boating, hiking or rock climbing. Learn more about Seattle-area parks and summer recreation.
And don't forget the Seattle metropolitan area, on the west side of Lake Washington and just 10 miles from the Bastyr campus. Known for its live theatre and music scene as well as major league sports, Seattle is rich with cultural activities and entertainment. Visit one of the city's many museums, bookstores, cafes, restaurants or art house movie theaters. Check out more city entertainment.
The environment directly surrounding Bastyr includes the suburban community of Kenmore, a newly-incorporated area of King County. Located right on the shore of Lake Washington, Kenmore is easily accessible from Seattle to the west and Bellevue to the east.
The neighboring suburb of Kirkland, a quaint lakeside community to the southeast, offers shops, restaurants and waterside parks. This is also the site of the Seattle Seahawks football training camp.
Life in the Pacific Northwest