The Pacific Northwest is the ultimate place to feast on fresh oysters! At The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive, enjoy stunning views of the San Juan Islands and a variety of seasonal seafood, steak, and other delicious meals. Check out the outdoor patio during these sunny days for an experience you’ll never forget!
One of Whatcom County’s hidden gems is Locust Beach, the perfect local waterfront destination! Take a stroll on your bike, drive, or even kayak to this beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the views.
Jam out at this local family friendly event! Stop by and enjoy the music, vendors, food, drinks, and even event apparel! The awesome part about this nonprofit organization is that it supports local animal welfare organizations through educating people about abuse and how to prevent it from continuing. So bring your furry friend and have some fun at the festival!
The Sugar Shack has been serving Whatcom County since 2005, and they have made a great name for themselves! Find their original ice cream truck in Birch Bay, and be on the look out for the new truck covering Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden as well. Beat the heat and grab a delicious Choco Taco or cotton candy popsicle!
Make your party or event one to remember with the help of Lindsay’s Crazy for Kettle Corn! Located in Lynden, this family run business takes price in providing professional and fun snacking experiences for all its customers. Bring back those childhood memories and dig into a bag of one of their classic kettle corn or switch it up and try the fruit flavored kind! There’s a flavor for everyone, and they look forward to joining your next birthday party, fundraiser, or even wedding!
Wendy Busch is a local resident in Whatcom County that makes custom trucker hats, clothing, and all kinds of other PNW inspired items! If you’re looking for fashionable and original accessories, you’ll love and appreciate the hand made products that Wendy creates!
Located at 519 Front St Suite A Lynden WA 98264 | Inside of Cattlelac Cowgirl & Co.
Another local “foodie” event coming up on September 8-10th is the annual Whatcom Food Fest! You’ll want to save your appetite for this one. Hosted by Eat Local First and Sustainable Connections, this weekend is a celebration of local foods. The event starts out at BelleWood Acres on Friday night for cocktails and tastings. Then, Saturday morning, join them at Boundary Bay for local beers and food pairings. Further destinations include wine tastings at Vantanyan Estates Winery and fried chicken at The Creek at Clayton Meadow! Check out their Facebook link below for further details on the exciting weekend ahead.
Wherever you decide to adventure next, Backcountry Essentials has everything you need to be prepared! They’re an outdoor specialty shop that caters specifically to hikers, campers, climbers, kayakers, and really anyone wanting to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The staff are all passionate about the outdoors and will definitely help you find what you’re looking for, so stop in and gear up!
Come see where creativity begins right here in Whatcom County! Fall is right around the corner which means its almost time for the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour. The annual tour gives visitors insight on their different creative processes, work life and environment, and the chance to purchase their original works! Come take a look at the amazing works of over 40 artists this October in Whatcom County.
If you’re looking for an adventure with a rewarding view at the end, go check out Diablo Lake Trail! This is a great outdoors option year round, but the stunning views are the best in the summer time. Starting out at the North Cascades Institute parking lot, the trail is a gentle uphill climb through old-growth forest until you reach the lookout onto the vibrant blue Diablo Lake.
