Books A’Sail on the Schooner Zodiac
I studied English Literature and Creative Writing in college. I read innumerable books, excerpts, short stories, poems and essays. I participated in twice-weekly writing workshops where we discussed...
View ArticleHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites-Bellingham – Bellingham’s Pet Friendly Hotel
Traveling with pets is easy with the generous pet policy at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites-Bellingham, the area’s newest full-service hotel. Conveniently nestled between Interstate 5 and Bellingham...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for July 21—23
Hallelujah! Another wonderful weekend is upon us! So much to see. So much to do. But where to start? I’d recommend you start by checking out these fun Whatcom County weekend events, including our great...
View ArticleExperience the Exemplary Art of Edward Praczukowski at The Mount Bakery
It’s common to walk into one of The Mount Bakery’s two locations and be greeted with pleasant aromas that instantly induce mouth-watering hunger. It’s safe to say The Mount Bakery appeals to the sense...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for July 28—30
Just like that, July is almost gone. It’s crazy how quickly the summer months go by. But don’t worry, you still have one weekend left. So make the most of it! Start by checking out these fun Whatcom...
View ArticleDreaming of the Northwest Washington Fair
One gray day this past winter, as the sun traveled low in the sky on its way to setting, my four-year-old daughter dreamed of one of her favorite parts of summer. We were driving along a country road,...
View ArticleReaders’ Choice: WhatcomTalk’s Most Read Stories in July
July saw the addition of many new and interesting local reads to the pages of WhatcomTalk. Each month we like to take a look back at what most resonated with our community. Here are some of...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for Aug. 4-6
August has arrived! This is, by far, my most favorite summer month. The sun is firmly in the sky, the days feel long and luxurious, and there are so many fun things to do! Check out these fun Whatcom...
View ArticleCool Treats for Hot Days: A Whatcom County Ice Cream Round-Up
After our dark, damp winters, Whatcom County residents flock outdoors once the sunbreaks turn to partly cloudy days – no matter how cold it is outside. But in a climate unaccustomed to air conditioning...
View ArticleDiscover Beautiful Home Décor at Helene & Co.
Solveig Johnson has always had a knack for design. Growing up she’d pour over shiny catalogs and magazines in her hometown of Haines, Alaska. By the time she headed to college she knew she wanted to...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for Aug. 11-13
As I settle more fully into the glorious days of summer, I find myself enjoying the little things—an afternoon playing with the kids in the sprinklers, reading a book in the shade, a truly sublime ice...
View ArticleThe Positive Impact of Pickford Film Center
The Bellingham Arts District is made up of a variety of fun venues, organizations and businesses that help fill our community with entertainment and color. Pickford Film Center’s Executive Director...
View ArticleBargain Bellingham—Fun with Foraging in Whatcom County
It was 10:00 a.m. and I was babysitting two bored kids, ages 11 and 8, ready for something fun to fill a normal summer. The neighbor kids were at soccer practice, we’d been swimming every day so far...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for Aug. 18-20
After a summer filled with travel, I am so excited to have a weekend to just enjoy the fun things going on at home. Luckily, there is a bounty of fun to be had because Whatcom County is such an awesome...
View Article1 Paperboat Brings Style and Connections to Fairhaven
Serendipity. The word used by Diane Reinsch, owner of Fairhaven’s nautical-themed shop 1 Paperboat, to describe landing in Bellingham after owning a retail store for over 30 years in Mill Creek. “The...
View ArticleBest Bites of Bellingham with a View
Whatcom County winters might be known to be a little glum and drizzly, but talk to any local and they’ll tell you how beautiful our summers are. Long days make for warm evenings and stunning sunset...
View ArticleLearn to Forage Wild Mushrooms with Cascadia Mushrooms
Alex Winstead’s love of mushrooms began when he would discover intriguing specimens on family hikes through the Olympic Peninsula as a child. There were plenty of different types of fungi coloring the...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events for Sept. 1—3
And just like that, the official months of summer are over. Welcome to September—the start of school, the start of fall. But while August has come and gone, there is still plenty of fun to be had. Make...
View ArticleReaders’ Choice: WhatcomTalk’s Most Read Stories in August
August saw the addition of many new and interesting local reads to the pages of WhatcomTalk. Each month we like to take a look back at what most resonated with our community. Here are some of...
View ArticleExperience the Exemplary Art of Edward Praczukowski at The Mount Bakery
It’s common to walk into one of The Mount Bakery’s two locations and be greeted with pleasant aromas that instantly induce mouth-watering hunger. It’s safe to say The Mount Bakery appeals to the sense...
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