From Basecamp Bellingham, WA, you have many choices for outdoor recreation opportunities. Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Road Rides, Snow Sports and yes, Paddling on the Salish Sea!! My landlubber ... [Continue Reading]
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Party of 90 mountain goats near Mount Baker wows biologists
State biologists spotted something unusual while counting mountain goats near Mount Baker earlier this summer: a group of 66 adults and 24 kids traveling together up a snow field. Aerial photos ... [Continue Reading]
Wildlife teeming at Tennant Lake Recreation Complex
Fall in Whatcom County is a great time to get outside and watch wildlife as they, too, get ready for the coming of winter. Whether it's migrating birds just passing through or resident wildlife in ... [Continue Reading]
Launch your Paddle Adventure from Wildcat Cove at Larrabee State Park
Wildcat Cove is conveniently located at Larrabee State Park, six miles south of Bellingham on scenic Chuckanut Drive. This is my favorite public boat launch, whether it's for an overnight excursion or ... [Continue Reading]
Kayaking the Calm Waters of the Nooksack River Delta
The mouth of the Nooksack River is a colorful landscape. From the air (or Google) it presents an interesting perspective that looks like the roots of a tree reaching into the earth below. Located ... [Continue Reading]
Frolicking in Fairhaven Park Forest
Fairhaven Park in South Bellingham, is an easy place to get out and be close with nature. The newly purchased "Chuckanut Community Forest" area is a great addition to the park. The trails that ... [Continue Reading]
