Bellingham and the surrounding area are home to world-class hiking, running, and mountain biking trails. Of course, many of these trails (like Oyster Dome) are popular and can get quite crowded on ... [Continue Reading]
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The Best Early Season North American Ski Resorts
Alex Silgalis / Local Freshies|Local Freshies /
If you haven’t heard Mammoth Mountain just received their first snowfall and they are predicting over 8 inches of snow for the Northern Rockies this week. Everyone who is a skier and snowboarder is ... [Continue Reading]
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]
Recreation Northwest EXPO Expands, Moves to a Saturday, Feb. 25
Recreation Northwest announces the fourth annual Recreation Northwest EXPO will be held free for the public on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, ... [Continue Reading]
16 Adventure Towns
Outside Magazine /
This coastal college town's nickname is the City of Subdued Excitement, and if that sounds a little low-key to you, no less an authority than American Alpine Institute president Dunham Gooding says ... [Continue Reading]
Ales and Trails: Hikes Near Beer in Whatcom County
Brandon Fralic / Whatcom Talk /
What do hikers crave most after a long, strenuous outing? A hot meal and a cold drink. Most brewpubs provide both, making the nearest brewery a natural stop for post-hike beers. And fortunately for ... [Continue Reading]