Bellingham Beer Week kicks off today and is a good (but unnecessary) excuse to visit one of the Pacific Northwest’s great beer cities. Bellingham is one of Washington’s most northern cities and just a skip from the Canadian border and Vancouver, BC. Western Washington University calls the city home, and its influence is felt on the culture with an active arts scene, great nightlife, outdoors, and breweries. Bellingham’s primary tourism draws are its proximity to Mt. Baker’s many outdoor activities, and as a central port for Alaskan cruises and the San Juan Islands. Read full article here: A Beer Travel Guide to Bellingham, Washington