South Ship Canal Trail, Burke-Gilman Trail — Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

I walked down to Fred Meyer Ballard, then up the Burke-Gilman to and across the Fremont Bridge, then took the South Ship Canal Trail to the Ballard Bridge and back to Freddy's.

I wasn't going to write about this neighborhood stroll, but I was so surprised by the lack of garbage along the way I wanted to give a shout-out to The Millionair Club and Ballard Alliance for their great work.  I have never seen this area looking so good, I didn't think it could be done.

I used to pick up trash along 65th from Greenwood to 15th nearly every day until my back couldn't take it (I never got one of those gripper things), I know how much work it is.  The Millionair Club is hiring homeless folks to do this work here and around the city.

City walks are some of the best hikes this time of year.  No 10 essentials required, just grab a little cash and go.  I didn't even take water.

I was honored to be the one to enter the Burke-Gilman into the database, I can't believe it wasn't in there already.