From the 1930s to the 1970s, the Sammamish Slough was the unlikely location of a day of boat races held every April on that narrow body of water connecting Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington.

A scene from the old boat races along the Sammamish River Slough. Before Major league sports in Seattle, boat racing was king and the Sammamish Slough Race was one of the premier Northwest events.

The Sammamish Slough Race was run by the Seattle Outboard Association from 1933 to 1976. Sixty-three turns awaited the racers along the 13-mile course from Lake Washington to Lake Sammamish.

In either direction, the pavement trail follows the Sammamish River slough, where wildlife such as bald eagles, great blue herons, salmon and other creatures can be found. For a full trail map ...

River Trail traces Sammamish Slough from Parking Lot D down to Lake Sammamish, just shy of a mile. At the trailhead, look out for doggy bags as well as signs laying out the ground rules of the ...

According to Michael McClure, it all started about five years ago on a drive through the burgeoning wine-tourism district on the banks of the Sammamish Slough south of Woodinville. “We thought ...

the only indication you’ve made it to Liquor Country is the pointy top of the regal Redhook Ale Brewery poking through the trees across the Sammamish Slough. Our pretrip homework consisted of a ...