Autumn has arrived in Bellingham, and although the inviting warmth of summer is gone, opportunities to experience the great outdoors are certainly not.
The Western Washington University’s women’s soccer team defeated Montana State University Billings by a score of 2-1. With this victory, the Vikings have won three straight matches, remain undefeated in conference play and defend their first-place standing atop the Great Northwest Athletic Conference table.
The Western Washington University fitness program at the Wade King Recreation Center changed its price for group fitness classes for fall 2024. Originally priced at $45 per quarter, attendees will now be charged $30 per class.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center offers students guided fitness based classes through the X-Pass including martial arts. There is a $5 drop-in fee for one-time attendance to any X-pass class. For an 11-week pass, it’s $45 for unlimited access to classes.
Due to extensive wear and tear on the bridge adjacent to Samish Park, the construction equipment and materials needed for the job will be stored at the nearby Samish Park, closing one of Bellingham’s more popular warm weather hangouts for two summers.
The spring competition returns May 31 to June 2 with vendors, beer gardens, massages and community fun.
Here’s what you need to know about this year's event.
El Sueñito Running Club meets up every Wednesday afternoon to run, walk or stroll a few miles and enjoy tacos afterward.
WWU Fly Fishing Club's nine-day excursion searching for steelhead trout.
Axe marks the spot; join the fun with games, alcohol and food.
Western's Lakewood Boathouse is open once again for the spring quarter. Students can rent equipment, take classes or even just enjoy time next to Lake Whatcom.
Western Trailblazers is Western Washington University’s newest mountain biking club, designed to get more women and non-binary folks into the sport. The club is a safe space for all skill levels, from total beginners to those who have spent some time behind the handlebars.
Trails in Whatcom County are begging to be explored as we enter the spring season, with the sun starting to shine and blue skies finally making a return. The area has a lot to offer when it comes to hiking — but many may not be sure where to start.
It is common practice to go outside and hammock in Whatcom County when the weather is nice. However, hammocks can cause damage to the trees they hang on.
Having a neurological disorder brings challenges in everyday life. The way you move changes and suddenly you can't do things you used to. Dance for People with Parkinson's gives people a chance to move in a way they may not be able to normally in a safe and supportive space.
For 50 years, citizens and government officials have been working to build an epic trail spanning from Bellingham Bay to Mount Baker. While a few trail segments have been established, the project has proven to be a Herculean task.
Bellingham’s growing skate community has found a new spot to skate. Skaters have been shaping a do-it-yourself skatepark under the East Chestnut Street bridge on the outskirts of downtown Bellingham.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center pool is open again for sports and students after being closed last year due to COVID-19.
Bellingham residents associate Locust Beach with excellent low tides and warm campfires. However, when the tide returns, it becomes the perfect playground for kiteboarders.
Hiking is the most abundant and accessible activity in Bellingham. Even though the days are getting shorter and colder, there are still plenty of ways to get outside throughout the fall and winter.
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