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Mar 5, 2022 · Someone has hidden gnomes throughout the valley, and challenged passersby to find as many as they can. Dozens of small gnome statues can be found hidden in and around the crevices and foliage...
Feb 29, 2024 · Please join us for Our “Sweet gnome Chicago” after-hours event. Have a chance to enjoy the Spring Show and to meet Zena, Rob, and some of their collaborators—the artists behind your favorite gnomes–while the Conservatory is closed to the general public. Click here to purchase your ticket.
Apr 9, 2023 · Want to visit a whimsical forest of gnomes in Seattle? If you find yourself near Seattle's Madrona Neighborhood, check out the "Valley of the Gnomes".
- Getting There and Parking
- The Gnome Village and Other Trails
- Leaving Our Own Gnomes
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Located about 40 minutes from Seattle, near Rock Creek Elementary School, the Gnome Trail is a part of the 50-acre Maple Valley Legacy Site and the Rock Creek Natural Area. The trails — in a dense forest with tall trees, mushrooms, lichen, moss, and wildlife — are unpaved with many dips, curves, roots, and stumps to explore. There is plenty of free...
Starting from the northwest entrance, we find signs directing us to the Gnome Trail and the connecting trails in the park. My kids and I walk up a small hill and squelch through the mucky mud in search of gnomes. “Call me Detective Simon!” declares my youngest son. We start on the Legacy Loop trail, which forks, leading us up a hill and onto the Ma...
Through my research, I found out that the Gnome Village had been vandalized not too long ago. Most of the village was replaced by community members. My kids each donated one gnome to the trail, in the spirit of community effort and to help keep this trail open for future hikers. We were able to purchase a couple from a local store ahead of time and...
The park’s address is 25719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Road SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038.The Gnome Trail is about .5 miles long. The trail is narrow with roots, rocks and many curves.The trail is not stroller-friendly. Carrying small kids in a pack is ideal.The Gnome Trail is great for ages 3 to 8. Older children will enjoy the longer trails.This family-friendly trail is a gnome lover's dream, featuring countless gnomes of various sizes nestled in trees and bushes. It's an easy, mostly flat route that's perfect for all ages, providing a delightful and whimsical experience.
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Apr 16, 2010 · CHICAGO — Ever since the tiny town of Strasburg, Ill., adopted the garden gnome as its mascot about two years ago, the pint-sized mythological figures have arrived in increasing numbers,...
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This valley hides a secret that only a select few are privy to: a group of endearing yet elusive gnomes hidden in the cracks and crevices of the terrain. Play a game of hide-and-seek with these fun gnome friends as they present an enchanted challenge.
