Many people set goals for how much they are (or not) going to eat and drink over the holidays, especially on New Year's Eve (aka “Rookie Night”). But it all leads to what many have set their ... [Continue Reading]
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10 ways to feel like a kid again on your summer getaway
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There’s still plenty of time left this summer for an affordable family beach getaway. And you can skip the hassle of plane tickets, long lines and overpriced theme parks. Instead, hit the road for ... [Continue Reading]
A Fun Fall Hike through Chuckanut Creek and Falls
From the North Chuckanut Mountain trailhead parking lot, just off Chuckanut Drive, we were looking for a short hike under the cover of the forest canopy of Chuckanut Mountain Park. The rain was in the ... [Continue Reading]
Hiking (or meandering) down the Maple Falls Creek Trail near Mt. Baker
On the way up to Mount Baker, a popular pit stop is the budding community of Maple Falls. For all the times I've passed through, let alone stopped at Maple Fuels, for the car or myself, I had never ... [Continue Reading]
Sharing art, science and history with kids at the Whatcom Museum
I begin this post with a little reminiscing: When I was a child, my family and I would frequently make the trek up I-5 from our home south of Seattle to visit my grandmother in Bellingham. On ... [Continue Reading]
Get out and get up to Damfino Lakes and Excelsior Ridge
For fantastic views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades head up to Damfino Lakes and beyond into the high country of Excelsior Ridge. Take the Mount Baker Highway, aka EAST 542, through the charming ... [Continue Reading]