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  • Lake Whatcom in Whatcom County
    Destinations | Whatcom County

    Whirling Through A Weekend In Whatcom County

    ByKristine Lowder April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

    Tucked into the northwest corner of the Evergreen State, Whatcom Countyโ€™s 2,503 square miles have a well-earned reputation for epic Northwest beauty. While Birch Bay State Park, the Peace Arch in Blaine and Semiahmoo County Park may be better known, Whatcom County also offers hidden treasures of the lesser known variety. From parks and lakes…

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  • Baker Lake
    Recreation | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Hiking The Baker Lake Trail: Build Your Own Adventure

    ByMelanie Pasqua June 14, 2024November 15, 2024

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    Bellingham | King County | Seattle | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Visiting Neko Cat Cafe in Seattle

    ByEdward Homick May 27, 2022October 28, 2025

    Neko Cat Cafe is home to some of the cutest cats in Washington State (besides my own fur babies Luna and Cosmo, of course) and is full of good vibes, playful adorable felines, yummy drinks and delicious desserts. My wife and I recently visited their Seattle location which is right in our neighborhood of Capitol…

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  • exterior of Little Wolf Cabin by Mt. Baker
    Destinations | Whatcom County

    Charming Little Wolf Cabin By Mt. Baker

    ByNatalie Uy and Bryan Holand March 18, 2022January 1, 2025

    We’re excited to share with you a brand new cabin – Little Wolf Cabin, located in Maple Falls, just 40 min from Mt. Baker and a perfect weekend getaway for hikers and skiers or snowboarders. And it’s pup friendly! Little Wolf Cabin Little Wolf Cabin is named after all its cool wolf-themed artwork. This cabin…

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  • Yellow Aster Butte near Mount Baker
    Recreation | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Hiking Yellow Aster Butte in the Mount Baker Area

    ByCaitlynn Weeden October 26, 2021January 31, 2025

    There are so many amazing hikes in this state that it’s hard to pick one favorite.  I would put hiking Yellow Aster Butte in my top five favorite hikes in Washington. I have been eyeing this hike for a while now but since it was a three-and-a-half-hour drive from the Tacoma area it made sense…

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  • Happy Creek Loop Trail
    Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Hiking Happy Creek Loop Trail

    ByA.J. Howard September 23, 2021February 4, 2025

    The North Cascades Highway produces some of the best hiking and sights to see in Washington state, hands down. The towering, snow capped mountains, wildlife, rugged terrain and abundance of stops and trails to explore go, and go and go. The North Cascades captures adventure for everyone. From a big part of the Pacific Coast…

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  • Cordata Park Bellingham
    Bellingham | Fun with Kids | Whatcom County

    Spending A Day at Cordata Park

    ByA.J. Howard August 19, 2021January 8, 2025

    If you are anywhere near Bellingham, Washington, up in the Northwest part of Washington near the Canadian border and not too far away from the sea, then you are in for a real treat! A new park has just been established and itโ€™s one that you must go and see. If you have kids or…

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    Fun with Kids | Lynden | Whatcom County

    Exploring Lynden City Park

    ByA.J. Howard August 5, 2021January 9, 2025

    What kind of park-goer are you? Are you the kind that likes to go by yourself for a nice stroll or brisk walk with a loved one or a friend? Or are you someone who goes because you have a pile of kids and you love the experience of the playground and the equipment and…

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  • squires lake in Alger
    Recreation | Fun with Kids | Hiking | Skagit County | Whatcom County

    Squires Lake: A Fun Loop Hike With Kids or Pups!

    ByAnneliese Floyd January 27, 2021February 20, 2026

    If youโ€™re seeking fresh air and natureโ€™s beauty and you donโ€™t want to go too far โ€“ Squires Lake is an ideal hike to explore!  Looking to breathe in fresh air and enjoy natureโ€™s beauty with only an hour or two to spare? Check out Squires Lake! Nestled near the south end of the Chuckanut…

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  • Artist Point at Mount Baker
    Recreation | Whatcom County | Winter

    Snowshoeing to Artist Point at Mount Baker

    ByBrandon Fralic January 8, 2021February 20, 2026

    Offering unbelievable mountain views from the parking lot, Artist Point is the jumping-off point for many summer hiking and backpacking adventures. Winter is another story. When the road to the top is closed due to snow, Artist Point becomes the destination rather than the launchpad. The only other people youโ€™ll see up there are fellow…

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  • liberty bell from washington pass
    Destinations | Hiking | Okanogan County | Recreation | Whatcom County

    Explore Washingtonโ€™s Scenic North Cascades in the Fall

    ByYuriy Trebushnoy October 16, 2020February 20, 2026

    Washington State is known for its gloomy and rainy weather. While a lot of people want to avoid going outdoors during autumn, I think itโ€™s the best time of the year to explore. The fall footage and the moody, foggy Pacific Northwest vibes make everything look enchanting.  Driving North Cascades Highway Whether you want to…

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  • Woman standing in the ocean at sunset
    Things To Do | Blaine | Destinations | Fun with Kids | Recreation | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Northwest Whatcom County

    ByBrandon Fralic August 19, 2020February 25, 2026

    Northwest Whatcom County is a hotspot for family-friendly adventures. Home to two state parks, miles of beach access, a brewery and fresh seafood eateries, itโ€™s the go-to destination for folks seeking a beach vacation near Bellingham. From Semiahmoo to Birch Bay and Blaine, hereโ€™s how to spend a weekend in Northwest Whatcom County.  Semiahmoo Surrounded…

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