It’s not the biggest park in Bellingham.  There are no playgrounds or trails weaving throughout the forest. But what Marine Park has are priceless views of the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands.  Situated behind the shipyards in Fairhaven, this little strip of land on the water is one of the most under... (more...)

Thinking of heading out to the San Juans?  How about Alaska? Well look no farther than the Bellingham Ferry Terminal.  With Daily trips to the San Juan Islands and weekly ferry trips to Alaska, we’ve got you covered. To  better know what time the boat leaves I’ve added a few resources... (more...)

Tonight is the opening night for the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema at the Village Green in the Historic Fairhaven District of Bellingham. The show starts at 8:30 with Music by Marion Weston, the the first movie of the season is “Whip It”, a movie directed by Drew Barrymore about roller derby and... (more...)

View Larger Map Take a tour of  one of Fairhaven’s most popular neighborhoods, close to Marine Park and the Bellingham Cruise terminal. It’s a neighborhood of mostly older craftsman style homes with lots of character, with a sprinkling of condos as well as some newer homes and additions.... (more...)

Fairhaven  18th Summer Solstice Walk a’bout. Today is the longest Friday evening of the year a great time to take in some local art exhibits and art demonstrations in different mediums, in many galleries, shops and restaurants around Fairhaven! You’ll even get to meet some artists and have some... (more...)

Bellingham Bay and the nearby San Juan Islands are well known to be among the best places in the World for kayaking and small-boat sailing. It is no surprise then that Bellingham, with its  miles of urban waterfront, offers superior access for intrepid sailors, rowers and “yakkers”, as... (more...)

The Bellingham Farmers Market is opening their Fairhaven version,  the Wednesday Market on the Fairhaven Village Green, behind Village Books from 12 noon to 5pm. The market runs every Wednesday  from June through September.  A great place for lunch and seeing over 25 vendors selling everything from... (more...)

Bellingham’s Annual Ski to Sea takes place over Memorial Day weekend every year. The events have already begun with last weekends Junior race and parade. Don’t miss this weekends events. The  7 Sport Relay Race covering over 90 miles from Mt Baker to Bellingham Bay is the main event taking place... (more...)

If your in Fairhaven walking down Harris Ave toward the Ferry Terminal looking at the plaques that tell the story of Fairhaven’s past, stop by Padden Creek Lagoon. There is a small observation deck above the lagoon to spend a little time at and a sign that tells a bit about the lagoon. When the tides... (more...)

Do you like to wear a dress over your corduroy pants? Do you have greasy, matted up hair that qualifies as its own ecosystem? Do you think that voting during a Presidential campaign is a waste of time because the American system of government is set up in such a way as to present a false-choice between... (more...)