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    Beer | Bellingham | Food and Drink | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham

    ByBrandon Fralic July 29, 2020February 12, 2025

    Anchored by classic northwest brewpubs like Boundary Bay and Chuckanut Brewery, โ€œBrewinghamโ€ has long been a favorite Washington beer destination. Bellinghamโ€™s modern brewery boom began around 2012 with the opening of Kulshan Brewing โ€” followed by Aslan, Wander, Structures and many more. If you havenโ€™t been to town in a while, you might have missed…

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    Pairing Washington Cheese, Food and Wine at Home

    ByBrandon Fralic May 8, 2020February 20, 2026

    Many of us rely on restaurants to source the best cheese from local creameries. Pairing cheese with food and wine is mysterious work, perhaps best left to chefs and sommeliers. But how do we select the best cheese pairings to enjoy at home right now? We got a little help from our friends. Cheese Pairings…

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    Bellingham | Cross Country Skiing | Hiking | Recreation | snowboarding | Things To Do | Whatcom County | Winter

    Spending a Day in the Snow at Mount Baker

    ByBrandon Fralic February 10, 2020February 25, 2026

    Winter at Mount Baker Located 52 miles east of Bellingham, the Mount Baker Ski Area is a dream destination for snow lovers. A far cry from flashy northwest resort towns like Whistler Blackcomb, this rustic and undeveloped ski area is all about the powder. Case in point: Mount Baker set the world snowfall record during…

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    Beer | Bellingham | Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | History | Places to See | Spirits | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven

    ByBrandon Fralic January 15, 2020February 3, 2025

    Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched atop a hillside sloping gently toward Bellingham Bay, the historic district packs shops, eateries and bars into several square blocks of 19th-century red brick buildings โ€” all within walking distance of one another. Parking is free and thereโ€™s plenty to see. From cobblestone streets to…

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    Art | Beer | Bellingham | Cider | Destinations | Food and Drink | Museums | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham

    ByBrandon Fralic December 30, 2019January 26, 2025

    Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham is best known for its natural scenery, outdoor recreation and world-class beer scene. And you donโ€™t even have to leave downtown to experience some of the cityโ€™s best attractions. From there you can easily explore the unique experiences and flavors of this college town of…

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    Destinations | San Juan County

    Spending a Weekend on Orcas Island

    ByBrandon Fralic November 18, 2019February 5, 2026

    The San Juan Islands are an iconic Washington State destination. Rising from the Salish Sea north of Puget Sound, this emerald archipelago is comprised of 172 named islands โ€” only three of which offer visitor lodging and attractions. Travelers flock to the islands during summertime for an abundant dose of natural scenery, outdoor activities and…

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