After arriving on Orcas Island, we headed directly to Moran State Park up to Mount Constitution…read more(9/16/26). It helps to have a vehicle in decent condition to make the drive to/from the top. Be cautious as there are also cyclists making the same trek on the narrow paved road. At the top, the visitor center was not open during our visit. It is required to have a Discover Pass (annual with your car registration) or one can buy a day pass for $10 via cash or card. Don't take your chances to get a ticket. The observation tower and viewpoint are accessed via a gravel trail (not paved and at an incline). I have a bad knee and made it up there, albeit slowly. There's a small bench midway. Later, I saw another person with crutches who opted to remain by visitor center for safety reasons. Beautiful views of Mt. Baker, the other islands, and even towards Canada. There are also a few picnic tables and various trail heads. Amazing views and fresh air. We've visited before when there was snowfall or recently on Sept 16th where the fog & clouds cleared by the time we reached the top. No issues from any wildfires, thankfully! As we were headed back down, there was considerable traffic headed upward. Recommend going there early regardless of season.

Take the long switchback road to the top of Mt Constitution. This alone is a beautiful sight. at…read morethe top, there's a parking lot and a nice restroom and visitor center. you can buy a year long discovery pass inside, or a daily ten dollar parking pass. You can also pay in the honesty box. the short hike to the top is steep.But very short and easy. the views are incredible and even more so if you do all the stairs up to the top of the tower. worth it!

I periodically pay our water bill in person at City Hall. The staff is always efficient and very…read morefriendly.

Absolutely go here to get your vehicle registered vs. the other registration place. No lines for…read morethe most part, the people are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and supposedly it is slightly cheaper here. Plus easier parking! Just keep in mind that you need to bring cash or check, not even debit, to avoid an additional fee.

These guys are great! I own a little bar here in Bedford Falls and never could scrape enough up to…read morebuy my own place. With the help of of Bailey Brothers Building and Loan, I now have one of the cutest little places you've ever seen. (Shout out to George and his Uncle Billy.) Please know that you have a customer for life in Giuseppe Martini. Come by the bar any time - free flaming rum punches on the house!

Quaint little temporary library, previously the "adult day center" of the illustrious Sudden Valley…read moreenclave. You may check yourself out a meaty paperback or smooth jazz CD & sit in the little memorial garden, it's just steps from the door. This can be a haven for toddlers at certain hours, as it has many buckets of kid activities plus a brightly colored carpeted zone...so bring your antibacterial wipes and patience. Nice option if you decide you want a book or movie held from the system and don't want to leave your little valley. Occasionally the staff look at me sideways, unsure if it's my dapper shoes or yoga pants. Check it out. Hee.

Very quiet, orderly, easy to negotiate. The staff are very helpful. The parking lot is great in…read moreFairhaven, where spots are hard to come by.

The Bellingham Library System is great…read more This branch (Fairhaven) is a bit small (but a cute building) and is on a hill. Unless you are local to it, I suggest the Downtown (Central) branch.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

I was amazed how easy it wad to use the Bellingham public library! It's easy to search books online…read moreand put hold on books if needed. Their self-checkout system is very simple to use. While the building (the downtown location) is old, the books are very well organized and kept clean. My only "complaint" is their hours on the weekend. They are only open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. Otherwise, "I Love My Library"!

I really like the outside look of this post office. It kind of looks like a barn and is right on…read morethe water. I'm not sure if this Post Office is going out of business or what as there was a for sale sign on the outside. Maybe just the property is up for sale but I guess the Lummi Islanders can always go to Ferndale for their mail? Any way, it's cute just like the island. Although, there still is a bit of area that needs to be developed, but the islanders probably like the peace and quiet and the wonder view of the water surrounding it. Sadly, I won't be back here as this was a one time visit and there really isn't anything to see here (to my liking that is) but there may be something there for you.

"Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail" indeed! Today we got a call from FedEx saying our packages were…read morebeing delayed for at least another day, then a few hours later the USPS worker comes literally charging up the mountain through the slush to pick up a letter for my grandmother. Pardon the cliche, but it's pretty clear who deserves customer confidence when the going gets tough. To quote my spouse "They Teddy Roosevelted [sic] that ****, they spoke softly and carried a big stick."

While I went into my appointment expecting a -50 star experience, it actually went smoothly and…read moreefficiently! The SS website wasn't the easiest or most intuitive to navigate but I was surprised to find next day appointments available at this location. (Other offices in a fifty mile radius weren't showing available appointments until early February.) Upon arrival at opening time, there were about 10+ people waiting outside and a staffer was letting people with appointments inside and strongly encouraging everyone else to call for an appointment. Without one, she advised the wait could be hours long and there was no guarantee they'd even be seen that day. Even though I was hours early for my appointment, I figured I'd just sit and knit but, surprisingly, my number was called almost immediately. The employee who assisted me was professional, efficient, and invested in doing a good job. I left feeling informed, relieved, and confident that my issue had been handled. The office itself is clean and parking was reasonable. Every employee I encountered, including security, was pleasant. I hope that I won't have a need to visit a social security office again for a long time but it's nice knowing that this office is staffed with solid people.

Was NOT expecting this but had a truly great experience here. First of all, I arrived early! I was…read morethe second to go in so no waiting. I found out one document I had was expired (check your documents!). That was ok though, I can bring the new doc later or mail it in. Also found out my drivers license was going to be expiring (very thoroughly examined docs!) The kind woman who helped me was VERY patient and dug in to find out why I had an issue. It was not my fault - yay! I was with her for maybe 40 minutes but worth it to get this problem resolved. I also want to mention the security guard here was AMAZING!! He has a wonderful personality and helped to lighten up the seriousness of the fact we were all waiting and was also very kind.