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!

This was a great day trip when we stayed in Bellingham. There's lots to see and the area is so…read morebeautiful. Whether you are a hiker or you just want pretty views, there's a lot worth driving for. We went in September so we didn't do any snow activities. The weather was cool and we just went for the cool views and the scenic drive. By the time we got to Artist's Point, it was VERY windy and a little bit colder, but the walk was nice and the views were great of the mountain. Picture Lake is a beautiful spot, although I wish they have more picnic tables. You can also stay in a cabin in this area, which sounded awesome. Maybe next time. We went during COVID times, and not everyone was wearing a mask, so be sure to keep your distance. Also, if you're into Pokemon, I took over a gym and my Pokemon lasted several days in there before being kicked out. I couldn't believe it!

Beautiful area with snowy mountains and beautiful waterfalls. Definitely a great drive and you can…read moreget out and hike and walk!

Bellingham has so many great parks right inside the city, and Maritime Heritage is one of them. It…read morehas paved trails throughout the park, picnic tables, a creek running through it, and a fish hatchery. The fish hatchery is accessible and a nice place to watch the salmon. The park also allows fishing. We happened to visit during salmon run season. It was awesome to see so many salmon and also a little bit gross lol. However I highly recommend visiting this beautiful park anytime. Its a nice place to get away and enjoy nature without getting too far away.

There's good news and bad news in Maritime Heritage Park. The bad news is the park has seen some…read morerecent tough times. It has become a magnet for the homelessness and rampant drug use that - like other cities - has come to plague our town. The good news is the fine citizens of Bellingham have recognized the need for this park to return to being a safe, fun public space. So several local groups have started organizing events here designed to put the FUN back into the park. I see good things ahead for MHP. Meanwhile, it's still a place best avoided after dark. :(

Nice lake. Kids play area, seasonal boating via launch and rentals, and deceivingly large lake…read more Initial view near the office appears the lake is in front of you when in fact behind the office is twice as much lake area. Fishing from the shore is doable but a small water craft is advisable for best access to larger fish at deeper depth.

In May 2021 we were staying nearby and decided to follow the road to Silver Lake! WOW! Kudos to…read moreWhatcom County for providing this beautiful park! We observed people fishing from boats and from the dock. There were friendly geese. I wore out the battery in my camera taking pictures of the scenery and the flowers. Starting on Memorial day rowboats, kayaks, and paddleboats will be available for rental. Nice!

This is a great starting point for a lot of destinations. For my initial trip, I covered Chuckanut…read moreFalls and Hemlock Trails. Pleasant but nothing too wildly exciting. This wouldn't be the place I'd first recommend to out of towners. As usual, take rest breaks as needed and pace yourself. It's not a real tough trail but may be a challenge if you're just getting into exercising/walking a great distance. There's a nice parking area with a fair amount of space. I could see that this may get packed on a nice day. There's one portable toilet at the parking area. I didn't see a sign requiring Discovery Pass but went ahead and put it out anyhow. I've noticed that some areas I had assumed that I didn't need it had in fact required.

One of my favorite hikes in the Bellingham area! Beginner level! Would be good with kids. Stunning!!read more

A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required. Day passes are available near…read morethe bathrooms. This hiking area is heavily populated with rangers so do yourself a favor and purchase the day pass if needed. The parking lot has about 160 spaces and every single space was taken by the time we completed our hike. This is area draws large crowds. There are several trail-heads that can be accessed from this parking area. The views are amazing! This hike can be anywhere from 4 miles to 9 miles round-trip. The choice is yours to decide how far to hike. Ptarmigan Ridge is considered "intermediate." As always, listen to your body and know your own limitations. The terrain is rocky and narrow at times. Due to the high altitude, expect snow no matter what the season. There is minimal shade on this hike so be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen. If you have hiking poles, it's a good idea to pack them. Poles come in handy when crossing large patches of snow. Pack plenty of water! This whole hike is above-timberline. Lots of alpine trees, meadows, snow patches and wildflowers. During the day of our hike many people witnessed mountain goats in the meadows. Unfortunately, we did not spot a single mountain goat. Bummer! Overall, if you have time for only one hike in the Mount Baker area, make it this one. The views are incredible, the hike is achievable, and the wildflower medley is stunning. As always, if you pack it in, be sure to pack it out.

With sweeping views and wonderful vistas, everyone should try this trail. I have lead those from…read morethe city (who were not the hiking types) and the trail is easy enough for about a mile/mile and a half to soak up the views and get a taste of what this area has to offer. You will still need solid walking shoes as the trail is covered in gravel and rocks with a large portion of the trail extending from a slope. The best time to visit is in August through early October, but preferably August since the snow will be completely gone from the trails and the days will be warm and sunny. You may see Pikas, largish rodents that live in the hills. You can hear them chirping and they are cute little suckers. Bears have been spotted in the early season, since they are waking up from their winter slumber. I have camped overnight on this trail during this time and you are required to keep food up and away from your tent site. But I have never had issues in the past years that I have camped here.

This location was the former site of the maple Falls Elementary School which was demolished buy a…read morecontrolled burn in May of 2013. Several individuals were inspired to form a non-profit group and create a community park here which would also serve the communities of Glacier and Kendall which neither have parks of Their Own. Every summer they're having a Bigfoot Festival to raise funds for continued development of the park. The festival is mostly arts and crafts vendors and a mini parade with Bigfoot costume contest. The actual Park is currently just a vacant field with plans for development.

This is a great spot to go, it's constantly upgrading and keeping it a family fun place, way to go…read moreMaple Falls!

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.