The Chuckanut Mountains are small compared with the Cascades or Olympics, but they hold their own when it comes to beauty. This mountain range was formed about 55 million years ago and fossil remains are still found in rock cuts along Chuckanut Drive. I saw one of a giant palm frond there myself... (more...)

Recently, I stopped by an open house on Chuckanut Drive. It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon with clear blue skies and a cool 65 degrees.  My plan had been to drive down Chuckanut to Larrabee State Park to get some pictures of the San Juan Islands across the bay. I noticed the open house and decided... (more...)

Chuckanut Drive is, hands down, my favorite place to drive in the World. Admittedly, I haven’t had the chance to take the James Bond chase-scene route into Monte Carlo, but I’m pretty sure it would only be a close second. Chuckanut Drive’s winding roadway hugs the hills between Bellingham’s... (more...)

South of Bellingham, down the hill from the beautiful Chuckanut Drive, lies a small, cozy community of about two to three dozen homes perched on the cliffs above Bellingham Bay, overlooking the San Juans and the tiny Dot Island.  The setting is reminiscent of the cliffs of Malibu, California, mixed... (more...)

I’m a big fan of hiking. I don’t do it nearly as often as I would like to, but such is life.  My personal favorite hiking area is Blanchard Hill. It’s got it all: Views, lakes, forested sections and open areas. More variety than any other hike I’ve found.  Located on Chuckanut... (more...)

” Raindrops on roses and whiskers on Kittens, bright copper kettles and…..” Eeeeeeerrrrr (sound of record scratching)!!!!! Wait, hold on, those aren’t my favorite things! I don’t even like kittens…in fact, I’m totally allergic to them. Sometimes I just get lost... (more...)

Vacant land info, should you have a client interested: A brand new listing off of Cove Road, off of Chuckanut Drive offers your vacant land clients a chance to build their dream home in one of the most desirable areas for  Bellingham Real Estate! I’ve attached a link to photos of the lot as well... (more...)

Chuckanut Drive is one of my favorite places to go for a drive or to get away for the day. On in given day the beauty of the ocean and the northwest rainforest prevails. There are several places to visit, park & enjoy the view along the way. If you want a little more adventure you can take a hike... (more...)

Outstanding Bay View from 5 rooms of this awesome Edgemoor home. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath Rooms, 2305 Sq. Ft., .41 Acres Address: 238 Bayside Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225 MLS #: 29040366 Enjoy your breakfast in the beautiful sun room that opens to the kitchen and looks out at the big park like fenced... (more...)

There are not many flat areas along Chuckanut Drive so most of the homes located here are built along the waterfront of Samish Bay or on the hillsides of Chuckanut and Blanchard Mountains. Many of the hillside homes enjoy views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. All view homes enjoy beautiful... (more...)