Fall is in full swing here in Whatcom County, and it’s the perfect time of year to lace up those hiking boots and get into the woods. With sunshine, cool temps, and beautiful foliage, the mountains ... [Continue Reading]
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3 Summer Trails and Apres-hike Ales in Whatcom County
When summer hits in Bellingham it’s a game-changer. Suddenly, happy hikers head for the hills via Mount Baker Highway, whose ski area is transformed into a wildflower wonderland in the warmer ... [Continue Reading]
3 Hikes Paired with Happy Hours Around Bellingham
Whether you love craft beer or hiking, you don't need to decide in Bellingham. Fortunately, we have more than our fair share of both in Whatcom County, with an abundance of trails and lots of cool ... [Continue Reading]
X-C Skiing from the Glacier Creek Sno-Park in Mount Baker Wilderness
From my own personal Basecamp Bellingham, I get on to Sunset Drive and follow it east until it turns into State Road 542 (Mt. Baker Highway). This is the road that leads to the winter playground ... [Continue Reading]
Three Bellingham hikes for little legs
So many hikes, so little time! Those of us who live in Whatcom County are fortunate to be surrounded by natural beauty every day. Many of us take advantage of our surroundings, getting out to bike, ... [Continue Reading]
Cascade Effect
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“SHOULDN’T YOU BE RIDING THOSE THINGS?” The lady was in her 60s, one of nine pole-equipped hikers winding their way through the upper reaches of Larrabee State Park just south of Bellingham, ... [Continue Reading]