If you love traditional bagels (with all the traditional spreads) then The Bagelry might be your new favorite place in town. Located in Downtown Bellingham right on Railroad Ave, this local hotspot employs more than 30 people to serve their 800+ customers each day.

That’s a lot of bagels!

For over 25 years, The Bagelry has served Whatcom County the finest bagels available, prepared the old fashioned way — free of preservatives and additives.  And yes, for you East Coasters, they even have lox!

To learn more about recreation in Whatcom County, visit LiveInThePacificNW.com, where you’ll find loads of helpful information about our amazing community.

With the Winter Olympics in town, Vancouver, B.C. has been enjoying plenty of attention lately, but another city well worth the visit is Victoria, B.C. Just a few hours away from Bellingham via car and ferry, this gem of a city offers visitors a taste of classic Victorian life amid the beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape.

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary stay, check out the many Victorian Bed and Breakfasts available. Many are within walking distance of the ferry terminal, and offer competitive rates (especially right now, during the off-season).

Looking for a fun and educational trip for the whole family? Check out the American Museum of Radio & Electricity in Downtown Bellingham!

From learning about Ben Franklin’s shocking discovery, to doing a few electricity-generating experiments of your own, the Museum offers a little something for everyone to explore.

The Museum has an extensive collection of radios and even a rare musical instrument called a theremin that you can play without actually touching (its eerie sounds are usually found in old sci-fi movies).

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. A trip to the Museum makes for a great morning spent Downtown!

If you need a quick and quiet getaway during this sunny stretch of weather, try the paths around Whatcom Falls park in the Whatcom Falls neighborhood! The 241-acre park is filled with trails to discover. With the sound of powerful waterfalls gushing constantly in the background, you’ll find this park in the heart of Bellingham a welcome retreat that’s easy to get to (right off Electric Avenue near Lakeway).

One thing that attracts so many people to live in Bellingham is the many recreational activities that abound here in this part of  The Pacific Northwest. To learn more, check out our Pacific Northwest recreation page!

Rain?  What rain?

The gorgeous winter sunshine we’ve been getting here in Whatcom County is a prime opportunity to enjoy the outdoors here in Bellingham, Washington. Though Boulevard Park is often a summer hotspot in the South Hill neighborhood, even a nice winter day is a great excuse to enjoy this easy walk on the Bellingham Bay waterfront.

Because of its water views, Bellingham’s South Hill neighborhood remains one of the most popular places to live in Bellingham. To find Bellingham homes for sale, please take a look at my free Northwest MLS search or give me a call to get started!

It’s another beautiful winter day in Whatcom County, with sparkling views of Mount Baker! Many Bellingham homes and Ferndale homes boast some great mountain views, as this picture attests.

To get you on your way to buying a Pacific Northwest home, check out my free, no-hassle NW MLS Search or simply give me a call to get an expert Whatcom County real estate agent on your team!

Though we just posted photos of deer a few days ago, these new photos are just too sweet not to post (how can you resist the nuzzling going on in the second photo?).

A doe and her two young fawns rested in a grassy area near Sunset Pond in Bellingham’s Mount Baker neighborhood, much to the delight of children who were able to watch the deer from their back windows. The trio seemed quite at ease, as long as no one approached too quickly or closely.

Here in The Pacific Northwest, we really do enjoy our animal neighbors! To learn more about the human members of our Northwest community, visit LiveInThePacificNorthwest.com!