Annually, at least, I try to circumnavigate Lake Union in Seattle, an expedition that’s been made even more pleasant and inviting since the opening of Lake Union Park. There’s something very Seattle about standing in Lake Union Park and watching the people in Gas Works Park–then hopping on your bike, or walking the Cheshiahud Loop, over to Gas Works Park to reverse the process. It feels like you should almost catch sight of yourself. No matter the weather, the lake provides scenes that make you glad you’ve come down to the water.