The Shadow of the Sentinels National Recreation Trail is a level and accessible boardwalk and paved asphalt trail that provides up-close and personal views of majestic trees, moss, lichen, and other ... [Continue Reading]
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10 Best Walking Trails in Bellingham and Whatcom County
Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. Although many visitors seek adrenaline in the outdoors, Bellingham is also blessed with numerous quiet nature ... [Continue Reading]
Seeking the Summit of Stewart Mountain – Lake Whatcom Park
I'd seen plenty of pictures on people's pages of sweeping views looking over Lake Whatcom from atop Stewart Mountain. I wanted my own. After Hoofin' it on the Hertz Trail, I thought I'd take a quick ... [Continue Reading]
Explore the new Rock Trail in the Chuckanut Mountains
There is a fresh trail in the Chuckanut Mountains of Larrabee State Park. The best feature of both the trail and the park is that they are both just south of Bellingham on Chuckanut Drive. This new ... [Continue Reading]
Backpacking to Yellow Aster Butte in the North Cascades
Yellow Aster Butte got the most votes when I threw out the question,"What's your favorite backpacking trip up near Mt. Baker?" to my Facebook friends. I did enjoy the recommendations that included ... [Continue Reading]