Whatcom County is filled with outdoor and indoor fun for kids and adults of all ages. Have you ever stood in two countries at the same time? Give it a try at the Peace Arch State Park in Blaine,WA ... [Continue Reading]
Mt Baker Highway
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]
Rafting the Rapids of the Nooksack River in Glacier, WA
In "downtown" Glacier, WA, we began our rafting adventure at Wild and Scenic River Tours. Gathered together, some of us friends- along with relative strangers- we set out for some fun and a nature-fix ... [Continue Reading]
Fun in the Sun and Snow on Ptarmigan Ridge at Mount Baker
Fortunately, we live in Bellingham, WA. A place where you can begin your journey at the end of the road (Mt. Baker Highway, aka- East 542) and access Mount Baker's wilderness playground. We wanted to ... [Continue Reading]
Issaquah snowboarder takes first at Mount Baker Legendary Banked Slalom event
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Issaquah snowboarder Isabella Gomez, 14, took first at the 30th annual Mount Baker Legendary Banked Slalom on Feb. 21. Her victory came in the women's amateur class, after she turned in a time of 2 ... [Continue Reading]
Winter on the Mount Baker Highway – Alpine Sunsets atop Huntoon Point
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]