Bellingham is a college town about an hour and a half drive from Seattle. It is small and the friendliness of the locals and the intimacy of the town center make you feel a world away from the hussle and bussle of the city. The architecture is antiquated, and everyone seems to knows everyone. If you drive a few miles south, you might find the entrance to the Pacific Northwest trailhead. Don’t be surprised if you miss the start of the hike to Oyster Dome because there is just a small sign and the trail starts at the edge of the Chuckanut highway. Read full write up here.