Northwest Washington Fair returns this summer

By Juan Baldovinos Jr. | August 9

The Northwest Washington Fair will be back Aug. 12 after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Famous dock and lifeguards return to Bloedel Donovan Park

By Aria Nguyen | July 16

Washington park agencies offer top tips on beating crowds

By Rowan Forsythe | June 25

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Responsible recreation takes precedent as trail use booms

By Rowan Forsythe | June 22

Seeking solace in nature

By Rowan Forsythe | June 2

May is bike month, WWU encourages you to get out and ride

By Talus Lantz | May 20

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Art, swings and abandoned bongs: hidden secrets of Western’s arboretum

By Cameron Martinez | May 18

Nestled in the backdrop of Western Washington University’s main campus, the Sehome Hill Arboretum provides students and the Bellingham community with a forest that is as mysterious as it is green. The Arboretum is filled with everything from secret art pieces to a watch tower that views the Bellingham Bay.

Recreation

Dos and don’ts for beginner sea kayakers

By Talus Lantz | May 7

Making waves at Western is something students do in many ways — including by taking up sea kayaking.

Recreation

Summer boating season and invasive aquatic species — things to know

By Clay Wren | May 7

Boating season in Whatcom County began April 24, with boat check stations opening at Lake Samish, Bloedel Donovan Park and Sudden Valley Marina, according to the City of Bellingham website. The Lake Whatcom South Bay station opened on May 2.

Recreation

Backcountry Squatters’ plans derailed by COVID-19

By Talus Lantz | May 7

Eva Copley just wanted to hang out with a bunch of other women, outside, exploring the backcountry around Bellingham.

Recreation

A “silent” pandemic

By Jake Isom | May 6

The Mount Baker Foundation launched its kidney health awareness initiative on March 1 to coincide with National Kidney Month.

Washington State

Bellingham continues seeing benefits from cannabis boom

By Joslin Keim | May 3

A report released from Leafly, a Seattle-based cannabis education and retail cannabis information provider, showed that Washington state made $1.42 billion in cannabis sales in 2020.

Recreation

It’s sunny again; here are some local resources to help you make the most of it

By Hannah VanO | April 26

It’s been over a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, and hiking trails and parks are starting to get busier.

Recreation

Logging on Galbraith Mountain causes temporary trail closures

By Talus Lantz | April 23

Galbraith Mountain is one of the most well-renowned mountain biking locations in the state of Washington. With over 65 miles of public trails and a wide degree of trail difficulty it attracts mountain bikers in large numbers. But one possible hindrance to this two-wheeled playground is that Galbraith Mountain, like many mountain biking destinations in Western Washington, is subject to logging.