What an amazing jewel near Ferndale! You could spend hours here looking at their beautiful and…read morediverse gardens. They do a great job labeling and blending all of your favorite bushes. trees, herbs, etc. The boardwalk trail on the Lake is a great place to learn about nature, bring the family or just sit and read a book. Highly recommended!

Tennant Lake Park is a fun park near the Hovander Homestead Park. Once you park, you'll walk…read morethrough an herb and flower garden alongside a historic home now visitor center. Then you'll see a 50-feet observation deck that's fun to get a view of the park. Then follow the trails through the wetland boardwalk enjoying the marshes and looking for birds, frogs and turtles. It was a fun little hike for our whole family!

This place is the ultimate escape--think sunsets, beach bonfires, and pure relaxation vibes!…read more If you're into scenic workouts, you've hit the jackpot. Start your loop from Semiahmoo Resort, take the paved path by the marina on the left side, and stop by the Alaska Packers Association Museum for a breather. Then, stroll back along the beach, where you can swap bird-watching on Drayton Harbor's side for seal-spotting in Semiahmoo Bay. And trust me, there's no shortage of seals--they're practically putting on a show! Shell hunting? Jackpot--whole oysters everywhere! It's like the beach said, "Here, have some treasure." Oh, and if you're a dog lover, this park is like doggy paradise. Picture your pup frolicking in the sun, while you hunt down those blackberries that grow all over the Drayton bay side of the path. If you're staying at the resort, grab one of their free bikes and cruise the spit. Summer does its thing here, making the whole place feel like the set of a feel-good beach movie, complete with breathtaking sunsets that will make your Instagram followers jealous. This place is like a vacation for your soul.

We were lucky enough to visit the Semiahmoo Spit during low tide. I've never seen so many clams and…read moreoysters in one place, it was incredible. It was also cool to be able to cross the street and be right back on the beach. My dog had a great time running and playing on the beach, and my wife and I enjoyed picking black berries on the trails that run along the shore. The drive out to Semiahmoo was also beautiful. There is a museum/gift shop where you can park as well as a parking area further down the road past the museum. Its a great place for a day trip for a beach day.

A great location and nicely arranged grassy patch in the courtyard outside Village Books/Colophon…read moreCafe and neighboring eateries. The path circumambulating the small field is lovely and offers benches and shade from the direct sunlight. This is the spot of Outdoor Movies in the summertime, which are projected onto the building which houses Jalapenos Restaurant. It's a nice spot to rest after a walk, enjoy a conversation with friends, and share a meal outside.

Seating all around a grassy lawn invites a weary soul to stop, relax and enjoy the vibes. A great…read moreway to spend an hour or an afternoon. Kids can play on the grass and tired shoppers can rest on the benches before hitting the streets filled with good food and inviting boutiques.

This is my favorite trail in town. Because a part of the trail is uphill, it's great workout. Also,…read morethe part close to Big Rock Garden has lots of nature. It makes you feel like you are in a deep forest (although you are very close from Barkley Boulevard). Recommended route: Start at Barkley Village, walk up to Big Rock Garden, turn around, and walk back down to Barkley Village. A round trip should take about an hour if you walk at a brisk pace. From Barkley Village, take Railroad Trail (the trail behind Barkley Haggen) toward Whatcom Falls. Right after the St Clair detention basin on your left, turn left onto Klipsun Trail uphill all way to Sylvan Street. The trail continues in a woods, splitting into different trails. Follow the signs for Big Rock Garden. Warming: There are several pretty steep staircases. If you have knee or hip issues, this is probably not a great option. ***************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my future reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become Yelp friends! Thank you and happy Yelping! If you think your friends will find my review useful, please share it with them!

This trail takes you through a neighborhood. Most of the time you're in the trees, but you can…read morestill definitely see houses around you. If you live nearby it's a nice walk, but I felt like I was walking through someone's backyard.

What a fun bioluminescence kayak experience! Caleb as our main lead was awesome. Super experience!read more

Did a bioluminescence tour with Brooke & Nellie out of Semiahoo (their north location). It was…read moreabsolutely fabulous! Nothing more magical than seeing the glow as you dip your hands and paddles in the water. Views of White Rock, BC at night across the bay & spyhopping seals added to the beauty of paddling at night. Many thanks also to Tori for her timely communication & recommendations for dining along the way! Recommend booking in advance as it they tend to fill up quickly.

Love this park, especially for an evening stroll or picnic!…read more This unique family park is located next to Sunnyland Elementary School and is the second oldest park in Bellingham, with a rich history and named to honor the fallen heroes of Whatcom County. Beautiful trees (30 to be exact) from Sugar Maple to Orchard Apple line the exterior and provide lots of shade. There are stone memorials dedicated to local fallen soldiers and each tree is dedicated as well. On Veteran's Day people leave flags and flowers. The back of the park leads to hiking trails, street parking is plentiful and we don't usually have trouble finding a spot. This is a beautiful, relaxing park but only way it falls short is they need more than one picnic table, so brings chairs or a blanket.

I'm a fan of this simple neighborhood park…read more Memorial Park offers a very large grassy area which is perfect for physical activity or lounging. Access to the Railroad trail can be found here. Street parking does not seem to be a problem. I wasn't at all concerned for the safety of my vehicle. The park is equipped with only one picnic table, offers several benches, but no cooking grills. I-5 traffic can be rather loud and irritating when trying to carry on a conversation.

If you're staying at the bellwether Or just cruising the waterfront, The Commons as little places…read moreto eat some nice restaurants And a great place to wander around at the point., For mance close to the Marina so I can get off the boat and go up and have a sandwich or sushi or a great steak

Public courtyard by Hotel Bellwether. Great view of the islands, WWU and of Mount Baker. At…read moreentrance to marina. Nice place to sit and watch people, boats and nature. Several metal chairs and lots of benches. Bellingham view from downtown south to Fairhaven. Bring a jacket it coat, it can be windy and 10 to 15 degrees cooler here. Enjoy!

Cute little park we found! The entrance is a little down the road from where my Apple Maps told me…read more We did the path to the right and there was an open field for my pup to play fetch at. Some benches the other way as well!

We love to visit this off the beaten path unique park. Great place to view bald eagles from the…read morepark and a scenic trail in the park. We love to pick up fried chicken from Nugent's Corner Market and head to this interesting park for a picnic. It is very clean and well maintained with wooden picnic tables placed in interesting spots. Also has restroom facility and a large play area for sports and other activities. We also love the scenic drive to this area!