East
Whatcom County Community Information
The Eastern portion of Whatcom County is dotted
with a few small towns along the westerly edges of the foothills
leading to the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Baker. Everson, Nooksack and
Sumas are the major population centers with Acme, Maple Falls,
VanZandt, Kendall & Glacier primarily marked by a local grocery and gas facility. The economy is
based on farming, forest products and recreation, and the recreation
is incredible.
Hiking and camping opportunities are endless, with much of the eastern county
designated as national forest. Wildlife is prolific – a high
point of our drive to the Mt. Baker ski area is watching elk
feed just off the highway. Vistas are gorgeous, with a different
view of the Nooksack River, Mt. Shuksan, Mt Baker or the Sisters
around every bend of the road.
And that brings us to Mt. Baker, rated by
some people as the best ski and snow boarding mountain in North
America. We have skied it for over 30 years, and while there
are more people than there used to be, on a sunny afternoon of
spring skiing the only thing limiting the number of runs you
can make is your fitness level. And if you are a boarder, Mt.
Baker was an incubator of the sport and boasts the only natural
half-pipe there is
The East Whatcom County Blog
September 22, 2011
The VZ Foundation is a local Whatcom County Non Profit that puts on fun local events where proceeds go to support other non profits and organizations in Whatcom County. The next event that the VZ Foundation is putting on in the 1st annual Dirty Farm Trek.
The Dirty Farm Trek is an approximately 5 mile obstacle [...]August 17, 2011
With a vast array of natural beauty, culture and history it is no wonder that we are noticing that Bellingham, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands seem to be attracting more luxury home buyers. Bellingham and the Pacific Northwest are graced with many luxurious homes and estates. The incredible natural landscape and history help [...]August 02, 2011
With a vast array of natural beauty, culture and history it is no wonder that we are noticing that Bellingham, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands seem to be attracting more luxury home buyers. Bellingham and the Pacific Northwest are graced with many luxurious homes and estates. The incredible natural landscape and history help the Northwest [...]December 23, 2010
Looking for something fun and festive to do with the kids this winter break? You might consider taking them sledding. Although we have no snow in the lowlands of Whatcom County the Mt. Baker National Forest sure does, and lots of it.
Yesterday, my family and I made the trip up the Mt. Baker Hwy for [...]November 23, 2010
For those of you living in the Acme and Van Zandt areas, there will be no school for your elementary school aged children. Acme Elementary is closed due to a power outage. Power went out in the wind storm last night and is still yet to be restored this morning.
For more information on Bellingham Real Estate [...]August 04, 2010
Nooksack Falls is an amazing place! It is so close to Bellingham and easy to access off the Mt. Baker Hwy, yet many have never been! My husband has lived in Whatcom County for 31 years and has never been, so yesterday I changed that. We hoped in our car and made the beautiful drive up [...]November 17, 2009
In the wake of all the windstorms and the forecast calling for yet more wind I pulled up an email I received from Jefferson Livingston at Pillar to Post Inspection Services in regards to tips for getting ready for wind storms.
Most of these items should be checked before a storm but also after to evaluate [...]September 29, 2009
All the snow enthusiasts will be happy to hear that Artist Point received 4 inches of snow overnight and is now closed for the season. Artist Point is located at the very end of the Mt. Baker Hwy. Artist Point is a summer time hotspot where visitors can enjoy full views of Mt. Baker, Mt. [...]August 13, 2009
Whatcom County is home to eight senior centers. The largest of the Whatcom County senior centers is operated by The Whatcom County Council on Aging.
Each senior center has a full calendar of events ranging to games to volunteer activities, and meals. Each senior center also takes part in a senior wellness program which includes screening [...]August 05, 2009
Last year was my first attending the antique show in Lynden and I have anxiously awaiting the show this year all summer. Not only is the show a truly world class show, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park.
For 35 yrs the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show has held [...] |
