From the Cascade Mountains to the Salish Sea waters, Whatcom County is full of natural landmarks. These mountains and waters provide endless outdoor recreation opportunities near Bellingham. This ... [Continue Reading]
Mount Shuksan
Seven mountain peaks you must admire in Washington state
SHARON WOOTTON / Everett Herald /
From a distance, the mountains of the Cascade and the Olympic ranges look formidable and inaccessible. The jagged peaks have been compared to bared teeth, spikes and a picket fence. At higher ... [Continue Reading]
Seeking Cross-Country Ski Solitude in the Shadow of Mount Shuksan
Our cross-country ski adventure (near Mt. Baker in northwestern Washington State) started from the Shuksan Picnic Area just off the Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) a quick 12.5 miles past the US Forest ... [Continue Reading]
Snowshoe Selfie with Mount Shuksan!
In the winter, the Mount Baker Highway ends at the upper lodge of the Mount Baker Ski Area. Beyond the ski area parking is a larger open space of parking that is the launching point for many ... [Continue Reading]