Top eagle watching spots in Whatcom & Skagit

Our beautiful, local rivers – the Nooksack and the Skagit – attract hundreds of eagles each winter as they feast on salmon in the clear, cold waters. This region is nationally known to have the highest eagle population in the lower 48 states.
There are several sites in eastern Whatcom and Skagit counties that provide visitors [...]

Mt. Baker Ski Area’s new Raven Hut Lodge to open soon

by Marnie Jones

MT. BAKER – A new mid-mountain lodge, expected to open later this week, will offer food, warmth, and comfort to Mount Baker Ski Area visitors.
Accessible only by ski and snowboard, the new Raven Hut stands at the site of the former Raven Hot Cafe. Full dining service, a rock fireplace, and classic [...]

Mt. Baker Ski Area opens for season

MT. BAKER – The Mt. Baker Ski Area officially opens for the season Friday morning, Nov. 18. Continual snowfall this week allowed for the opening, creating a base of over 40 inches at Heather Meadows, all before the Thanksgiving holiday, a popular time at the ski area. All lifts will be operating.
The weekend forecast calls [...]

County offers a variety of Christmas tree farms

COUNTY – Tis the season to find your perfect Christmas tree. A number of Whatcom County tree farms are ready for the season, most of them opening the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. Many farms offer various u-cut and we-cut varieties, as well as balled trees, wreaths, handcrafted gifts, and other items. Some have wagon [...]

Permits available to cut trees on national forest lands

MT. BAKER SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST – The public can buy permits to cut Christmas trees in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest lands now through Dec. 24.
Cutting areas are located within national forest lands in the eastern portions of Whatcom and Skagit counties, as well as Snohomish, Pierce and King. Permits cost $10 each, one tree [...]

Putting local food on your holiday table

The holidays are just around the corner, and planning is under way. Following are some ideas for localizing your Thanksgiving table, from food to decorations.
A large variety of fresh produce, from carrots to sugar pie pumpkins, are available from local farms and growers at the Bellingham Farmers Market on Saturdays (open through Saturday, Dec. 17). [...]

Get your gear ready for winter activities

by REX CARPENTER
COUNTY – It’s mid-November and the snow is falling, as winter forecasts are calling for another La Nina this season. Translation: Potentially lots of snow! It’s time to get out your gear and prepare for the season. Here’s a look at some of the various winter workshops and local resources in Whatcom County.
Three [...]

Everday Life: The flaming stove

by John McKnight
It was our second day on Ross Lake and while most of the gang had cooked their traditional “first night in the woods” steak dinner the night before, I had opted for the quick and easy Hempler bratwurst instead. Satisfying and fast, the only dirty dish was a stick. After a leisurely morning [...]

EVERYDAY LIFE: Houdinicat

by John McKnight
Sunday night bedtime went as most, TV and living room lights turned off, doors checked and locked, and our cat Mac trying to trip us on our way to and down the stairs.  I woke up once in the night to go to the bathroom and thought it was odd Mac didn’t come [...]

New two-mile snowshoe route under way

WHITE SALMON ROAD – Whatcom Events is working with REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) and the Mount Baker Club in establishing more snowshoe routes and events in Whatcom County.
Last year a new snowshoe route was established leading from White Salmon Road to the lower trail system around Razor Hone Road.  Over the next few months, the [...]

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