Beautiful Fragrance Lake is a part of the Larrabee State Park with its trailhead located on Chuckanut Drive in Bellingham. The trails range from uphill hiking, downhill stretches, and viewpoints of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. Once you arrive at the lake after about 5.5 miles, you’ll find that it is completely surrounded by tall trees and the breeze creates the fresh scent of bark and pine. Get away from all the chaos and find your way to Fragrance Lake for a relaxing and enjoyable lunch, swim, or whatever your heart desires!

This auto body shop has been servicing complete auto body work for the Whatcom County area since 1993! Whether you need minor or hard hit collision repair, expert auto paintings, or glass replacement, they’ve got you covered with a lifetime warranty! You can count on them to help you out during these inconveniences, so schedule an appointment if your car needs some work!

With 8 locations in Whatcom County, this coffee shop has been offering tasty espresso beverages since 1993. They also have deli food items, freshly made hard-ice cream shakes, and more! Each location has friendly and seasoned baristas happy to serve you the best of the best, so stop by one of their spots in Lynden, Bellingham, or Ferndale!

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Located right on the Bellingham Bay is this fun art studio that makes for the perfect date night or party with friends! At Uptown Art, receive hands-on art instructions, painting supplies, canvases, aprons… the whole nine yards! Also inside the studio is the Canvas Cantina serving beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks while you paint. Check out their website for news and upcoming events!

Uptown Art Website

Wiser’s Furniture has served the Whatcom County area since 2007 offering new, fully warranted, quality furniture along with sample, discontinued, scratched, or dented furniture for discounted prices! The owners go above and beyond when it comes to customer service, and are committed to being a part of and giving back to the community. Stop by and browse through, you never know what might catch your eye!

Located at 168 Birch Bay Lynden Rd in Lynden

All natural, craft kombucha brewed right in Bellingham! If you’ve never heard of or tried kombucha before, its time to hop on the train and enjoy all of the health benefits it has to offer. Their flavors are Gold Light, Green Jasmine, Guayusa Mint, Blueberry White, Lavender, and Cascadian Hop. You’ll notice increased energy levels, heightened alertness and clarity, and an overall sense of wellbeing! The health benefits include help with digestion, detoxify liver, support immune system, and boosts metabolism. Sip and feel renewed!

210 E. Chestnut St, Bellingham

This private ceramic studio offers personalized pottery and sculpting classes. They have classes and workshops going on during varying days during the week and welcome all levels, ages 16 and up! You can join throwing classes on the wheel, handbuilding and sculpting in clay, and handbuilding ceramics. Try something new and check out the Baker Creek Studio!

At the Lake Whatcom Park, get a taste of all the beautiful waterfalls, trees, and hills Whatcom County has to offer! The trail goes through a forest right alongside the lake, giving you the perfect outdoor adventure. Spring is right around the corner, so grab a buddy and get outdoors!

Enjoy artisan cheeses hand-crafted right in Ferndale! With a focus on community, education, and local agriculture, Twin Sisters is passionate about sharing how quality cheese is made. Visit their retail cheese shop on Portal Way where you can sample over 70 varieties of cheeses, order a cheese tray for an event, join a Cheese Pairing Event, or watch cheese being made in a tour or group visit!

El Ranchito is a local favorite cooking up delicious, authentic Mexican food right here in Lynden! This family owned restaurant offers excellent food and great customer service, which is why locals along with visitors choose them for a bite to eat. Favorites include the sizzling fajitas and mouthwatering Carne Asada! YUM!