recreation

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.

Recreation

Western’s upcoming ‘Mindfulness Hike!’ gives students breath of fresh air

By The Western Front | March 12

By Belle Wright

Viking Voices

Viking Voices: What books are students reading throughout the pandemic — besides textbooks?

By The Western Front | March 11

By Dia Wondimu

Recreation

Twitch use grows during COVID-19 pandemic

By The Western Front | February 24

By Cole Mumper

Recreation

Mount Baker backcountry proves dangerous

By The Western Front | February 8

By Makani Falkin

Recreation

COVID-19 cases rise in Whatcom County; gyms open with safety precautions

By The Western Front | February 7

By Adela Cruz

Club Sports

Western ice teams warm fans’ hearts

By The Western Front | March 13

By Ben Bagley

Club Sports

How to throw the perfect disc

By The Western Front | March 7

By Ben Bagley

Recreation

Everyday they’re hustling

By The Western Front | February 21

By Carl Bryden

Recreation

Valentine’s Day in Bellingham

By The Western Front | February 12

By Emma Toscani

Recreation

Western’s free yoga, a mindful experience for all levels

By The Western Front | February 8

By Cierra Coppock

Club Sports

Veni Vidi Ascendi draws 165 climbers

By The Western Front | February 7

See what kind of decisions course builders need to make when planning for the NC3 climbing competition and how you can get into bouldering at Western in this interactive presentation.