Nooks Between Hills

As Seattle is a city of hills, there is plenty of land in the city folded into the nooks between the hills: valleys, crags, ravines, and other dark corners.

Real estate agents show properties located in these places only on the warmest, sunniest days of summer.  At other times, the true nature of these places becomes clear.  They're moist and dark, readily cultivate moss and ivy, and are a few degrees colder than anywhere else.  Timber decays quickly.  Yard furniture is seldom put to use.