Mark at Seattle paragliding was great! Awesome site with awesome people all around. I also got to…read moreshoot the potato cannon!

Mark couldn't have made the day more fun! We got the paraglide for my husband's retirement gift…read more Not only did he have an amazing trip of a lifetime but the rest of the family had loads of fun with all of the activities offered, not to mention free lunch! Bravo!

Had such a great experience with Steve! The entire experience was smooth and easy. Booked with…read moreSteve the night before and he was very prompt, and super easy to deal with. The flight experience was great. He explained how things worked and I watched him as he helped other paragliders as well. It gave me a great feeling, knowing that I am flying with an expert. I will definitely be back, and I will be bringing some friends along next time!

A friend and I went paragliding, each for the first time, on August 2nd, with Parafly Paragliding…read moreLLC. What a fantastic experience from start to finish. I'll detail it here: 1. From our very first e-mail correspondence, Steve was great at answering questions. All the basics were covered: Times/locations/shuttle options et.. He was timely and accurate in his responses to me, which was much appreciated. 2. Steve was very flexible and people oriented. Due to the fact I was setting up this trip for not only myself, but someone out of town, I had to have the schedule pretty flexible. Steve was very easy to work with and appreciated our constraints. We never felt pressured to hammer down a date/time in stone. Once we did select a flight day/time, we were a bit late getting up the mountain (we hiked it). Once again, we never felt pressured to "make up time" or "get back on schedule". Steve took a lot of time to explain the basic concepts and how things would feel once airborne. 3. The expertise that Steve has was pretty clear, and that confidence comes through when flying. We were up at a particularly bumpy/rough day/time, and despite bouncing around a bit, his ability/experience ensured it was still a safe/enjoyable experience (he was happy to explain what was going on, and why it wouldn't be a problem). The experience itself is fantastic. As someone who has done about all of the thrill stuff you can do (base jumping, crazy rollercoasters, skydiving, hot-air ballooning et.) paragliding ranks very high up there. It is in many ways a relaxing and cerebral experience (at least flying tandem) because you're is a sitting/relaxing position most of the time (stable enough to take pictures). It's not a steady downward glide (as I thought it would be), you're searching for thermals to ride up and then gradually falling until you find another to ride. This is probably something I'll do again--and when I do, it'll likely be with Parafly Paragliding LLC. Regards, -AC

John made my first jump excellent! Even though we were high…read morein the air (~1600 ft), I never felt concerned. I'm a big guy, but he never made me think it would be an issue - and it wasn't. He took the time to explain everything to me, and answer all my questions, as they arose. Now, I'm looking forward to getting my pilot certification.

It can get pretty crowded, although it's to be expected to a place this gorgeous. Who doesn't like…read morethe beach? When I visited, there were cyclists, roller skaters, people flying kites, numerous dog-walkers and even a pair out walking their pet goats!? Totally amazing atmosphere. On clear days, there are great views of Seattle and surrounding mountains. On lucky days, you can spot orca whales! Keep an eye out especially during the fall and winter, or if you're particularly committed, there are several social media groups dedicated to posting about whale sightings. You might just want to bring along a pair of binoculars whenever you visit...just in case. There's street parking that's a close stroll to the beach, and one public washroom that I could find.

Amazing sunsets, bunch of restaurants across the street, well maintained, and restrooms close by…read more Wish there were more fire pits as it gets cooler really quickly right after sunset.

Fiddlesticks! I saw that because I'm finally getting around to writing a review of the park which…read morehas been the closest to my heart, since I was born here in Seattle. Why you ask? Because I grew up here just down the street, and it is basically the park that makes me feel most at home. Yes, there are other parks in the area, but this one is the best. Let's discuss... there is a beach, there is a railroad bridge that is sketch as heck, but absolutely a blast of hot air (literally), because it's just a you, above the train, and a chainlink fence... so safe, probably, fun, absolutely. The beach, when the tide is out, is great tide pooling, lots of things to see, from little crabs, all sorts of starfish goodness. Up near the parking lots, there is a large field, and playgrounds. There are plenty of things for the kiddos to do, but the gem, is a concrete slide, in the shape of a salmon. Yes, a long time ago, there was a metal slide that ranks as the hottest things short of flying into the sun... when it was a sunny day. There are reservable picnic tables and prep areas with water... good stuff. Honestly, there are so many wonderful things about this park... did I mention the trails? There are lots of trails that have viewpoints. So recommend, yes.

Another peaceful place to get away from traffic, yet still remain in Seattle. A nice one-mile…read moretwisty-turny rally course track, so if you are not familiar with hairpin turns, keep your speed way down. A lot of popular Piper Creek trails to follow that make you feel like you are over the water at Olympic National Park--here is the ONLY deciduous rain forest in the entire Northern Hemisphere. Beautiful. Enjoy hundreds of species of birds here, marked trails and a mile-long beach with Golden Gardens to the south and the Highlands to the North. There is a large play area here some 30,000 feet for the kids and small barbeques, and a bench looking out over Puget Sound. If you want to get a birds-eye view of the trains passing by, if you aren't acrophobic, you can walk over to the overpass bridge with it's see-through deckplating that puts you literally right on top. The bridge leads another forty steps down to the beach area which is just as beautiful as Golden Gardens. Lots of driftwood and shiny things for the kids to collect, shells and the like. And a few beer and soda tops from decades past.

I love this park. Gorgeous trail, river access and clean bathrooms. Discovery pass required…read more Today's visit was an overcast gorgeous day. Loads of walking and exploring in nature. We also saw salmon. So cool!!! Worth the drive. Do it. Go forest bathing. Nature is the best.

There will never be a place I love more than this place. On the planet. But I come from the angle…read moreof having grown up here. My grandmother still lives within walking distance so when I say my childhood is in this water, it's no joke. I can still walk up the rock in the middle of my favorite swimming hole (at 43) like an easy set of steps and cannonball people with great enthusiasm. This park is a standalone experience. The Green River is ideal for fishing, kayaking, floating, swimming, and generally anything you'd like to do with a river except drinking. Don't do that, they pull a lot of bodies out of every year. I'd hazard a guess nearly all of those bodies made bad life choices with no respect for moving water. There is an excess of swimming holes along the stretch of river the park encompasses. This might lead you to think the fishing is also great. It is, but if it's swimming season, stick to early and late fishing because people will not respect your ill-timed line in the middle of the day. (This feud is as old as time). The camping in the park is limited although the implementation of yurts is adorable and fun, and they do accommodate RVs and tents as well. It's a great place to have an event, the availability of bathrooms and faucets has always been the standard I judge other parks by. Parking is limited, get there early or access it by taking the Long Walk. The rangers these days are young and friendly, and they deserve respect for the idiots they often have to put up with. I suggest getting the year pass for entry, you'll want to return. The park is exceptionally clean and well maintained, it hasn't changed much in the 40+ years I've known it because it's a solid setup. This is a beloved area. If you want to get drunk and stupid go upstream to the bridge or up the headworks road or downstream to Flaming Geyser area or Auburn. It's not a rowdy place, it's families doing family things. Whatever your swimming skill, there are beautiful places to put your body in the water either carefully and gently, with momentum aboard flotation apparatus, or from tall places. Respect the class IV rapids, they're easy to avoid. You can chase the sun around to all the different spots if you're apt to sunbathe, or avoid it entirely. The simple trail from one end to the other is a faerieland walk under beautiful canopy all year round. The water is pristine, the critters are adorable, and it attracts a nice style of people from many different places. Please respect it and enjoy, we're proud of this little jewel.

WHAT A BLAST!!! Having never been on a helicopter before, I think I expected a lazy circle around…read moreSeattle from a mile away...nope. We were up-close and personal with the Space Needle, flew directly over the stadiums and downtown, and a fast & low pass over Lake Washington. The pilot was not only informative and personable but adjusted the "thrill level" based on our preference. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.

I recommend before you read this review; to go to You Tube and play the song Nina Simone/ Feeling…read moreGood. Just do it- you won't regret it. So there I am 2 months before my boyfriend's 31th Birthday... sitting sipping my coffee trying to figure out a good present to get him. The man has everything. What do you get a guy who has everything - you get him an experience he has never had! Helicopter! I called them up- got my appointment on his Birthday; no problem. Day's later- I decided to take it a step further. I noticed we lived not that far off the flight path- and thought "how cool would it be if I made a GIANT sign on the roof of our home, then got to fly over it...?" I called and asked Seattle HeliTours- please please can you fly over my home... they called me back with a YES! This part may make you ill; the day before I bought 4' Blue Painters Tape went on the roof and taped a huge I LOVE YOU. The day of the flight the pilot maintained the surprise for my boyfriend; they were professional, kins, bend over backwards kind of folks! We did 2 circles around the house and my Boyfriends Birthday was a success as was his surprise! The views, the helicopter, the pilot everything was an experience of a lifetime.