Whatcom Local

You can travel in many different ways, but sometimes you don't have to travel far and long to get unforgettable emotions. See for yourself at Historic Plover Ferry. This ferry is almost 80 years old and has long since changed its original use. Once, its job was to transport workers from Blaine to the Alaska Packing Association cannery on Semiahmo…

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For centuries, the area around Bellingham was occupied by American Indians, particularly the Lummi. But the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush signaled the start of the Euro-American settlement with miners and storekeepers. The town itself was incorporated in late 1903, when four towns located on Bellingham Bay – Whatcom, Sehome, Bellingham, and Fairhaven –…

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Good nature is something that is not easy to find in big cities. And people usually don't take the time to visit such places for nothing, and Peace Arch State Park is proof of that. In addition to what people usually love parks for, beautifully manicured nature, there are also many other activities. Parents can send their children to play in the …

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In the Bellingham area, there is plenty of hiking all year. The site includes hundreds of miles of trails to explore, and let's look at the most popular. The Chanterelle Trail is an excellent place to start. It is a 4.8-mile round-trip climb with a 1,000-foot elevation gain through diverse kinds of woodland. Noteworthy is Fragrance Lake, with a 5…

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There should be displays of culture in every self-respecting region and city. And how to support them, if not by creating theaters. Mount Baker Theatre, for example, can be considered as such. There are many musical and theatrical performances by artists from all over the country. But the owners also don't forget the educational part, which devel…

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Nature always attracts with its beauty and tranquility. It applies not only to nature-formed parks but also to locations where people have tried to maximize your exposure to the hospitality of the realm of nature. Those are about the words to describe Glen Echo Garden, created by Dick and Jenny Bosch. They spent years preparing the land to realiz…

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Each region has its rich history, both new and old. Such things should not be forgotten, and so every museum that tries to preserve them is valuable, like the Whatcom Museum. It is located in the heart of Bellingham and allows every visitor to explore exhibitions of fine art and the history of the Northwest. There are always exhibitions on a vari…

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Nearly 12,000 years ago, Whatcom County was inhabited by three Native American tribes: the Lummi, the Semiahmoo, and the Nooksack. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, modern-day Whatcom County was explored by traders, prospectors, miners, and farmers from Canada, England, Spain, and others. Unable to resolve territorial issues, the Treaty …

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Bellingham is the most populous city in the US state of Washington with the median annual salary for an employee of $ 46,114, which is lower than the Washington State average of $ 57,480. The largest industries in the city are Retail Trade (6,472 people), Educational Services (6,205 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,873 people). But…

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Whatcom Falls Park is a city park with a waterfall that attracts thousands of tourists each year. Here you will find fresh air, long paths, and birds singing that will help you to relax, meditate and feel free. It is also a popular place to jump from the waterfall with a height of 30 feet or to admire ancient bridges. Here you can spend the weeke…

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Founded in the 1880s in Whatcom County, Fairhaven used to be a small settlement that would soon become the foundation for modern-day Bellingham. It will take you back to 1889. At that time, workers from different corners of the United States and other counties would come here to open saloons, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Within just a ye…

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Whatcom County is a magnificent place well known for its extraordinary beauty of nature. But some do not even realize the variety of possible activities. You can enjoy whale watching, wildflowers, tulips, or birding tours and visit some national parks. Each year, for example, North Cascades National Park welcomes new visitors to show mountains, f…

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