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Crowd-free Hikes, Bikes & Trails in Whatcom County

Crowd-free Hikes, Bikes & Trails in Whatcom County

By Brandon Fralic / June 22, 2020

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 / September 14, 2017

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]

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Seven mountain peaks you must admire in Washington state

SHARON WOOTTON / Everett Herald / August 20, 2017

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]

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Recreation Northwest EXPO Expands, Moves to a Saturday, Feb. 25

January 31, 2017

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]

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16 Adventure Towns

Outside Magazine / August 1, 2016

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]

Category iconArticles & Coverage,  Traditional Media

Ales and Trails: Hikes Near Beer in Whatcom County

Brandon Fralic / Whatcom Talk / May 5, 2016

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]

Category iconArticles & Coverage,  Traditional Media

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904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

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