Nice and easy walk to a pretty view! Good place to stop on a…read moredrive around the island. Saw some bald eagles flying around here too!

Driving to a small pull-off north of the Cattle Point Lighthouse on my way to Cattle Point I…read moreencountered a baby red fox in a ditch on the side of the road. I pulled over and rolled my window down and took a few pictures and a video. It tilted its head when I talked to it and it ran off when another vehicle drove by. Cattle Point is managed thru the Bureau of Land Management and is one of the features constituting the San Juan Islands National Monument. Some information about the area can be found on the San Juan Islands National Monument website in their Monument Site Catalog. The land abuts the Cattle Point Natural Resources Conservation Area run by the Department of Natural Resources. To the south is the Strait of Juan De Fuca. To the north is private land. I parked in the small pull-out by the trail leading to lighthouse. There are a few signs along the trail to the lighthouse with information about Cattle Point and its history and wildlife. I encountered four deer while I was here. Three grazing that made their way north and one grazer that made its way east and into the brush. The views are breathtaking and reminded me a bit of some of the views in the Outer Isles of Scotland. The cloudy sky made the walk enjoyable and I liked the backdrop of grey. Peaceful place to explore.

There's so much to see in this little house. I'm particularly awed by the display of the submarine…read morecables which brought power to Orcas and the nearby islands. There are displays of cobblers and black smiths which are well preserved.

For a smaller museum, taking only about 20 minutes to walk through, it is a fantastic museum,…read moreshowcasing Orcas Island history. The docent that greeted us was friendly and informative, telling us that the museum was at one time six separate one-room residences that were dismantled and rebuilt to make this current museum. Full of many early and late century household items, placard's describing the way of life on the island, and has loads of interesting artifacts, photographs, and materials showing Orcas Island early community and civilization.

I've actually never taken the ferry here but this terminal is a great place for events. The…read moreChristmas event with the gingerbread house building is wonderful with lots of music and many other activities for families and everyone. I especially enjoy the Maritime Museum which has a nice display of the local maritime history with many pictures and models and even Small Engines restored.

What a beautiful terminal, you have to see it in person to fully appreciate! Another gem in…read moreHistoric Fairhaven with a beautiful waterfront view. Always sparkling clean and tidy. Extensive visitor info, car rentals, taxi and shuttle services. Beautiful Dome Room upstairs is a popular venue for weddings and special events. -Home of the annual Port Festival in December -Delicious StrEAT Food open Wed-Sat. -Relaxing, comfortable seating -Outside seating for soaking up the sun

For the ladies that act as docents for the Pickett house, this is truly a labor of love. Their…read moreexcitement about the house and it's history are contagious. When you visit, donate well, as the house needs a lot of care. Many of the repairs are done by the ladies themselves.

This ferry provides the means of getting from the mainland from I-5/Ferndale, traversing across the…read moreLummi Tribal land, to reach Lummi Island. I have used this critical link preC19 in October 2018, June 2019, and during the pandemic October 2020, and hopefully again in June 2021. I have wandered the island, loved the beauty and tranquility, and especially enjoyed visiting Sunset Beach and The Willows Inn. Ferry crew are efficient, professional, and have safety in mind. I have travelled across in sunny/calm, foggy, and stormy conditions. Google and check their site for the current conditions, schedule, and fare information. PreC19 it was cash only, during the pandemic masks required and debit/credit cards allowed.

It's a really quick several minute trip between the mainland (Gooseberry Point in Bellingham) and…read moreLummi Island. The service is pretty frequent: 2~3 times an hour on weekdays and once an hour on the weekend. Here's a link to the official schedule page: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/562/Ferry-Schedule. I think it's very inexpensive. We took our car (a small SUV). It was only $20 round trip ($13 for the vehicle and the driver and $7 for the additional passenger). Here's a link to the official fare page: http://wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/12671 Things to know: -There's no public transportation on Lummi Island; you either take your car on the ferry or hitchhike there (which does not seem uncommon there) -It's a very small ferry. Cars will be very close to each other on the ferry; they are so close that you cannot open the door to get out of your car. -You pay for roundtrip when you go to Lummi Island; it's "free" to go back to Gooseberry Point. -You pay on the ferry. They accept credit cards. Other than the (almost) uncomfortably tight situation on the ferry, I'm very happy with this ferry service to Lummi Island. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

My sister and I went to Lutherwood summer camps in the 70s, her kids went there in the 90s and our…read moredaughter has gone the last couple of years. It was always a lot of fun. The counselors have always been young adults, trying to do their best. Canoeing, hiking, swimming, capture the flag were always fun. I hope the horrific time outlined in detail by Kelly C. isn't representative of the experiences others have outside of summer camps. Our church has done a couple of weekend retreats in March and they've been fun. I don't know anyone who has rented a cabin for a family retreat.

Lots of fun on the High Ropes course! Challenging, interesting and adventurous! Very cheap and…read moretotally worth the long drive.

A great place to check out the local history. There is 3 floors to check out each with its own…read moretheme. Free for military or veterans. Lots of cool stuff to see and read about. Very friendly and informative staff!

Really can't share my experience with you on this Museum because when we pulled up to the parking…read morelot and saw that it was supposed to be open till 5. I went and parked, started walking up only to see the employee locking the door. After inquiring, she said that she was volunteering for an event and she had to close the museum early today. There was no notice on the door when we were looking at the operating hours. When the employee drove off to her function....again there was no note left on the door apologizing for the inconvenience of not being open normal hours. I understand this is a small town, but it's not very business like to arbitrarily close up, leaving the patrons high and dry. Sad

What a fun, mostly well-organized event! The mass of volunteers for the Ski to Sea is impressive!…read moreThe website that supports the live feed leg finish times was equally impressive and important to communication and organization. We had a seven person team for each of the seven legs of this challenge: cross country to downhill skiing (the downhill section requires a 900 foot elevation gain scramble) to running to canoeing to cycling to cyclocross to kayaking. None of this is for the faint of heart and it is inclusive--from top level athletes to recreational athletes (who can run 8 miles, canoe 18 miles, cycle 40 miles, kayak 5 miles in dynamic bay conditions. The site communication was great at the kayak launch and less crisp at the finish. The cyclocross route was extended by a couple of miles to avoid a sharp left turn--this change felt like the last minute to the planned and practiced cyclist on our team, but we appreciated the safety move. This was the first time in two years the event happened, due to Covid, and the excitement of being here to cheer or to participate was palpable. Three cheers to the organizers, the many volunteers, and to the awesome Boy Scout troupe who safeguarded the kayaks the night before the event. The people who pulled the kayaks out at the finish line and safely stored them until pickup were also outstanding, encouraging and rugged. We'll be back for more!

Ski to Sea is an annual, multisport, 90-mile, relay competition from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay…read morethat culminates with a community block party in Fairhaven. The event has been going on since 1973. Those who are freakishly fit, top in their sport or just looking for a fun, but grueling challenge form teams of 8 people to compete in the following 7 events: 1) Cross country ski 2) Downhill ski (proceded by an uphill hike with your skis...no t-bar to the top.) 3) Run 8 miles (downhill on pavement...can you say shin splints?) 4) Road bike 42 miles (usually on wet, downhill roads filled with hairpin turns...the wipeouts are epic!) 5) Canoe 18.5 miles with a partner (and a forceful river current...oh and walk your canoe across dry land twice during the race.) 6) Cyclocross 14 miles 7) Sea kayak to Bellingham Bay Even though many of the competitors are often sore and tired by the time they have finished, the block party is the place to celebrate their accomplishment and share their race report. Family, friends, spectators, competitors, locals and visitors alike are all invited to the free street party. Parking is free too, if you can find it. Best to carpool, take the bus or ride your bike to avoid traffic and the nightmare of finding parking. At the festival, you can replenish your calorie count by paying cash to food vendors from local establishments like Pizzazza, Jekyll and Hyde, Indian Grill and a plethora of others who setup tents. Artisans and small businesses sell their goods and share information. Kids have face painting and bouncy houses. There's even a beer and wine garden; as well as two stages with bands performing all day. If you're in B'ham for Memorial Day Weekend, it is absolutely worthwhile to go participate in this annual event.