This Weeks Hike
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Difficulty: Moderate County: Whatcom
Distance: 6.1 plus miles |
Interurban TrailThis is a hike for just about anyone. The path is wide and more often than not gravel or packed hardpan.Before we get too far along, a quick history lesson. The trail follows an old railroad line that operated from the 1880s to the 1930s. It ran from Bellingham to Mount Vernon. It was known as the Interurban Line. Full Story » |
Past Hikes

Frog Lake
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North Creek Park
This is a leisurely stroll in the middle of suburbia. Bustling thoroughfares border North Creek Park. Amazingly, however, the area boasts an assortment of wildlife.

Peterson Lake Natural Area
This trail isn’t going to be named “most spectacular.” However, it has its own personality, which includes large patches of mud, stinging nettles and blackberry…

Little Mount Si
Little Mount Si lies in the shadow of its big brother, Mount Si. Mount Si is the most popular hiking trail in the region — if not the state.
But that…

Tennant Lake
This 624-acre site includes a shallow lake surrounded by extensive wetlands, fields, forest and riparian zone.
The area boasts miles of trails, an…

Kulshan Trail
This is an urban walk that passes through the middle of Mount Vernon from east to west. It boasts green fields, woods, bubbling creeks and industrial settings.

Geneva Pond
Geneva Pond is within the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve east of Bellingham.
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River Meadows
This is a great outing for the entire family. The park is nestled on the shores of the Stillaguamish River and boasts a boat launch, fishing access, picnic shelters…

Lewis Creek Trail
Lewis Creek Park is at the headwaters of Lewis Creek. The creek eventually makes its way to Lake Sammamish. Despite being surrounded by mansion-like homes, the pristine…

Fort Ebey State Park / Bluff Trail
The 645-acre Fort Ebey State Park has a little bit of everything.
Walk the beach, hike high above crashing waves, go surf fishing or get a history lesson.…
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