Don’t let cloudy mornings keep you inside — gorgeous late-summer afternoon sunshine can still be enjoyed all over The Pacific Northwest!

One way to get out and truly take in the beauty of Whatcom County or Skagit County is to rent a kayak and head out on the water for a few hours. You’ll get a view of Northwest lakes and mountain scenes that can’t be beat!

Some of the best places for kayaking are Lake Whatcom, Bellingham Bay, Lake Samish, Lake Padden, and in Skagit County, on Sixteen Lake. If you’ve kayaked in other locations that you’d recommend, please leave your reviews in the comments section!

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!

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you’re like a lot of people I know here in Bellingham, you’ve been getting progressively busier the closer we get to the holiday season. Though it’s a special time filled with friends and family, it can also be a time where you start to need a quiet place to recharge your batteries.

Let me suggest a favorite Bellingham spot: Whatcom Falls Park off of Lakeway Street. Before you even get out of your car, you’ll hear the rush of water pulling you toward the sandstone bridge. By the time you get to the bridge overlooking the falls, you’ll feel all that stress begin to melt away as you enjoy the quiet woods.

Not bad for a little park in the heart of the City of Bellingham! People who live in the Whatcom Falls neighborhood get to enjoy this peace every day. To find a home in this area, visit our Whatcom Falls page.

If you live here in Whatcom County and haven’t yet checked out Whatcom Falls Park, you’re really missing out on a gem of a place! From the moment you step out of your car and begin heading to the sandstone bridge overlooking the falls, the rushing sound of water makes the busy Bellingham city streets nearby sound far, far away.

There are many wonderful homes in the Whatcom Falls neighborhood, all just a short walk from this quiet park full of hiking and walking trails. To find out more, contact me for a Free Pacific Northwest Home Buying Guide or check out my Bellingham MLS Search.

Founded in 1887, the Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham‘s Whatcom Falls neighborhood is a piece of treasured Whatcom County history. For those who like a solitary walk beneath stately elm and maple trees, or those who enjoy finding monuments to Whatcom‘s founding families (such as Eldridge, Bloedel, and Roeder), this 234 acres in the heart of the City of Bellingham is well worth exploring.

Whatcom County is full of history for those who enjoy a peek into the past. For more information on historical areas such as Fairhaven and the Eldridge district in Columbia, please visit our Bellingham neighborhoods page.

This mother and child are enjoying the view from the bridge over Whatcom Falls (more photos of Whatcom Falls coming soon!).  Visitors as well as long-time Whatcom County residents come to experience the roar of rushing waterfalls — the pounding water is so loud, you can hear it the moment you step out of your car in the parking lot!  Though Whatcom Falls Park is located right between Whatcom Falls neighborhood and the bustling Puget neighborhood in Bellingham, the park’s fresh air and soothing sounds offer a quick getaway from the busyness of everyday life.  And for kids, this is an exciting place to explore the woods along the river (with a parent along, of course).

The Whatcom Falls neighborhood in Bellingham offers many opportunities to live with stunning natural beauty right in your backyard.  To see more, visit our Whatcom Falls gallery or use our free Bellingham MLS search.