I’m in the middle of Bellingham Bay on a pristine summer evening and my wandering mind is envisioning a beer float — like a root-beer float, but with, uh, beer. Some people like them. This is one of ... [Continue Reading]
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On the right tack
There is nothing so Northwestern as a few days spent cruising the San Juan Islands on the Bellingham-based Schooner Zodiac, which wraps the region's finest into one gleaming teak-and-brass package: ... [Continue Reading]
Bellingham cruises at trip back in time
One of my favourite cruise experiences anywhere in the world is located just a few minutes' drive south of Vancouver. Situated in the beautiful confines of Bellingham, Washington is the Schooner ... [Continue Reading]
Pacific Northwest Magic
When I describe my four days aboard the Schooner Zodiac last fall, I have to do my best not to use the word "magic" every third word. That ship. I could write a book of love poems for that ship. Read ... [Continue Reading]
Boating, Fishing, Picnicking and Camping at Silver Lake Park near Mt. Baker
Yes, there is a lot to choose from at Silver Lake County Park, Whatcom County. Hidden in the Mount Baker foothills 40 minutes from Bellingham, WA, this recreational oasis offers great opportunities ... [Continue Reading]
Playing at Lake Padden-Something for Everybody
Lake Padden Park offers outstanding recreational opportunities for everybody. Nestled in the south end of Bellingham, Lake Padden is the centerpiece around which trails weave through the woods- where ... [Continue Reading]