• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Logo

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Travel, Hotel and Visitor Information

Bellingham Outdoors Animated Logo
  • Home
  • Places to Stay
    • Hotels / Resorts
    • Vacation Rentals / Bed & Breakfasts
    • Camping / RV Parks
    • Hotel Packages / Special Rates
    • Park n’ Fly Hotel Packages
  • Places to Eat
    • Restaurants
    • Craft Breweries
    • Wine, Spirits & Wineries
    • Coffee Shops & Sweets
  • Things to Do
    • Events Calendar
    • Annual Events
    • Agricultural
    • Attractions
    • Bicycling
    • Bird Watching
    • Cannabis
    • Casinos
    • Fishing
    • Golfing
    • Hiking
    • Itineraries
    • Museums & Galleries
    • Parks & Playgrounds
    • Running
    • Scenic Drives
    • Shopping
    • Snowsports
    • Spas & Health
    • Theaters & Music
    • Tours
    • Water Adventures
    • Summer Activities
    • Fall Activities
    • Winter Activities
    • Spring Activities
    • Whatcom Arts Project
  • Outdoors
    • Bicycling
    • Bird Watching
    • Fishing
    • Golfing
    • Hiking
    • Multisports
    • Parks & Playgrounds
    • Running
    • Scenic Drives
    • Snowsports
    • Water Adventures
  • Getting Here
    • Maps
    • Ground Transport
    • Air Transport
    • Water Transport
    • US/Canada Border
  • Blogs
  • Communities
    • Bellingham
    • Birch Bay
    • Blaine
    • Downtown Bellingham
    • Fairhaven Historic District
    • Ferndale
    • Lummi Island
    • Lynden
    • Mt. Baker
    • North Cascades
    • Point Roberts
    • Sumas
  • Media
    • Media Request Form
    • Articles & Coverage
    • Press Releases
    • Photo Contest
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Weather
    • Request Information
    • Jobs & Volunteer
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Industry Resources
    • Membership
    • Member Directory
    • Services
      • Event Planning
      • Relocation
      • Business
      • Education
      • Financial
      • Medical
      • Out of Area
Home / Archives for fun

fun

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals at Lake Padden

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals at Lake Padden

By Todd Elsworth / July 11, 2018

Bellingham’s Lake Padden Park has a lot to offer in the summer months. You can rent single and tandem sit on top kayaks and stand up ... [Continue Reading]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag iconBellingham,  Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism,  boat rentals,  family activities,  fun,  Kayak,  Lake Padden,  Paddle,  paddleboard,  Parks and Recreation,  rental,  sit on top,  stand up paddleboard,  SUP,  swim beach,  The Boating Center,  Things to do in Bellingham,  things to do in Bellingham WA,  Whatcom County,  Yeager's,  Yeager's rentals,  Yeager’s Sporting Goods

Hiking Samish Crest Trail in Bellingham

Hiking Samish Crest Trail in Bellingham

By Todd Elsworth / July 2, 2018

The hidden gem of the Samish Crest Trail is a piece of the puzzle that the Bellingham Greenways levy helps accomplish- connecting Bellingham neighborhoods with trails and parks. The trail brings you ... [Continue Reading]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag iconBellingham,  Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism,  Dogs,  family friendly,  forest bathing,  fun,  Greenways,  Hiking,  Mountain Biking,  nature therapy,  salmonberry,  Samish Crest Open Space,  Samish Crest Trail,  shinrin-yoku,  Things to do in Bellingham,  things to do in Bellingham WA,  things to do in Whatcom County,  walking

New Year’s Day – Resolution Walk/Run and Padden Polar Dip

New Year’s Day – Resolution Walk/Run and Padden Polar Dip

By Todd Elsworth / December 26, 2017

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]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag iconBellingham,  Community,  family,  Free,  fun,  Lake Padden,  Polar Dip,  Resolution Run

Bike or Hike to Spectacular Views from Samish Bay Overlook and Oyster Dome

Bike or Hike to Spectacular Views from Samish Bay Overlook and Oyster Dome

By Todd Elsworth / March 21, 2016

Driving along Chuckanut Drive, south of Larrabee State Park, you will see an inordinate amount of cars parked precariously along the edge. It may seem that everybody is in line for The Oyster Bar on ... [Continue Reading]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag iconBellingham,  biking,  Blanchard Mountain,  Chuckanut Drive,  Chuckanut Mountains,  DNR Land,  fun,  Hiking,  Lily Lake,  Lizard Lake,  Maps,  Mountain Biking,  Overlook,  Oyster Dome,  Pacific Northwest Trail,  Routes,  Samish Bay,  skagit,  Square One Maps,  things to do in Bellingham WA,  Viewpoint

Go Green Bellingham: Runnin’ O’ the Green

Go Green Bellingham: Runnin’ O’ the Green

By Todd Elsworth / March 7, 2016

"Going Green" in Bellingham has always been a reflection our core values. We're known for it. Our community started curbside recycling back in the day, created a Buy Local campaign that has been ... [Continue Reading]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag icon5 K,  Bellingham,  Boulevard Park,  Boundary Bay Brewery,  downtown Bellingham wa,  Fairhaven,  fun,  GO Green,  Klicks Running,  Lance Romo,  March,  Parks and Recreation,  Run,  Runnin' O the Green,  St. Patrick's Day,  Taylor Street Dock

Winter on the Mount Baker Highway – Alpine Sunsets atop Huntoon Point

Winter on the Mount Baker Highway – Alpine Sunsets atop Huntoon Point

By Todd Elsworth / January 25, 2016

The recent clear skies and plentiful snow in the North Cascades are refreshing for the soul. Once you get a taste, you have to go back. Soon! The end of the Mount Baker Highway is our launch point. We ... [Continue Reading]

Category iconInsider Blogs Tag iconalpine,  alpinglow,  Artist Point,  friends,  fun,  Huntoon Point,  Mount Baker,  Mt Baker Highway,  Mt. Baker,  snow,  snowshoe,  sunset photography,  sunsets,  Things to do in Bellingham,  where to snowshoe at Mt. Baker,  where to snowshoe in Washington State,  winter activities in Bellingham

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Visitor Center Located at I-5 Exit 253
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Hours: Due to COVID-19, the Visitor Center is open limited hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm. Masks required.

Phone: 360-671-3990
Email: tourism@bellingham.org

Join

Sign up to receive Bellingham Whatcom County events & information!

Share

site by highwaters.net