HIKES -
Join one of our Activity Coordinators for various hikes in the Upper West PNW!
Fee: $5 - $10 per hike unless stated otherwise, includes bus transport (additional fees depending on distance and parking fees)
Time: Bus leaves Activity Center promptly at 9 am (unless otherwise stated)
Skill level: Varies by hike
Fri. May 22nd, Lake Whatcom Via Hurtz Trail, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - $5 Per Person (Easy - Moderate)
Fri. May 29th, Hoypus Point Loop - Cornet Bay Area, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - $10 Per Person (Moderate - Advanced)
Fri. June 5th, Pine and Cedar Lakes - Bellingham/Fairhaven, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - $5 Per Person - (Moderate - Advanced)
Sat. June 12th, South Bay Trail (Waypoint Park to Fairhaven), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - $5 Per Person (Moderate)
Sat. July 11th, Lighthouse Point and Lottie Point via Rosario Head Trail, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - $8 Per Person (Moderate)
Sat. August 29th, Fragrance Lake Trail, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - $5 Per Person (Moderate - Advanced)
Sat. Sept 19th, Chanterelle Trail, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - $5 Per Person (Moderate)
Ages: 16 & Up, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Food: Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water.
Pets: Unfortunately, though we love dogs, they aren't allowed on the bus.
Additional notes:
Hikes progress from easy in late spring and early summer to more difficult by the end of summer.
Please be aware that some hikes are strenuous and hiking poles are recommended.
Later in the summer and fall hikes may be rescheduled due to air conditions, changes in road conditions, or inclement weather.
NOTE: This activity is not covered by fitness insurance
Group Walks -
Join one of our Activity Coordinators for various in the Upper West PNW!
Fee: $5 - $10 per hike unless stated otherwise, includes bus transport (additional fees depending on distance and parking fees). Fees must be collected before the day of the hike.
Time: Bus leaves Activity Center promptly at 9 am (unless otherwise stated)
Fri. April 3rd, Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri. May 8th, Northern State Ghost Town, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri. May 1st, Hovander Homestead Park, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Skill level: Easy - Moderate (Unless otherwise stated)
Ages: 16 & Up, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Food: Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water
Pets: Unfortunately, though we love dogs, they aren't allowed on the bus.
Additional notes:
Later in the summer walks may be rescheduled due to air conditions, changes in road conditions, or inclement weather.
NOTE: This activity is not covered by fitness insurance
Beach Explorations -
Join us at the beach as we spend low tide searching and identifying marine organisms. Learn about their biology and ecology. Family friendly.
Fee: FREE
Time: Staggered around low tides during late Spring and Summer; please see dates at the bottom of the page by clicking on the schedule.
Sat May 2nd at 11:30 am (-1.20 ft at 12:30)
Sat June 13th at 9:30 am (-2.82 ft at 10:26 am)
Sat June 27th 9:30 am (-1.38 ft at 10:30 am)
Ages: All ages are welcome, but low tide is rocky and can be slippery
Additional notes:Please know the ground will be wet, rocky, and slippery, so please wear appropriate footwear.
Clamming 101
Fee: FREE
Time: Scheduled in Spring before red tides close for the season
Sat April 18th at 11:30 am (-1.76 ft at 12:30)
Sat May 16th at 10:30 am (-2.69 ft at 11:30 am)
Mon May 18th 12 pm (-3.63 ft at 1 pm)
Mon June 15th 11 am (-3.9 ft at 12:00 pm)
Ages: All ages are welcome to learn about harvesting clams in our area
Additional notes:
This is an informational class in which a specialist will discuss rules and regulations, types of equipment and harvesting methods, and then demonstrates digging for clams. If you are planning to harvest please have a current clamming license (season starts April 1st).
Wear boots or footwear you don't mind getting wet, and bring a digging tool (e.g., shovel or hand rake). Anyone who is keeping clams must have their own bucket or bag. (No sharing if you are digging for multiple limits.)
Clamming may turn into a beach/tide exploration if there is a red tide, as clamming is closed during red tides.