It’s hard to imagine that summer is almost over and the school year is about to begin for Whatcom County School Districts but ,yes it is that time of the year again.
Even though school might not be starting for a couple of weeks for most it’s still a great time to start getting ready. A good night’s sleep is more important that ever for your young scholars. It’s a good idea to start getting used to the school sleep schedule now so they are fully rested and awake when they start their first day of class. Some suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep are to set a scheduled bed time , set clothes out the night before and set the backed pack back by the door. By making the most of your evenings before bed time and organizing your things for your morning getting ready will take less time and allow for more sleep.
It you opt to start changing your sleeping plan early take full advantage of the getting up early and plan some fun end of summer day trips with your family before school starts. Take a trip to the birch bay water slides, walk the beaches of Semiahmoo Spit or go swimming at Lake Whatcom, as school is just around the corner!
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This week is the start of the Puget South Antique Tractor and Machinery Show. Not only is the show a truly world class event, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park. The park is home to large old growth timber and gorgeous old barns and farming building. The show started yesterday and runs through Saturday.
For 36 yrs the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show has held the annual threshing bee and tractor show at Berthusen park just west of the town of Lynden just north of Bellingham. The show includes threshing demonstrations, an ample amount of antique tractors on display, an antique tractor and machinery parade, steam powered saw mill demonstrations, tractor pulls and more. There is fun for the whole family with a great kids candy event and parade.
The older generation will have a great time observing the memories of old and the newer generations and children will have a blast learning out our history and the farming techniques of Whatcom County throughout the years.
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 the Mt. Baker Hwy to Nooksack Falls. The picture I took at left is what greated us upon our arrival. The falls are nearly 100 feet dropping into a deep canyon and the waters of the Nooksack River.
Not only is Nooksack Falls and incredibly gorgeous place it is also of historical significance and purpose. There was a 1500 kilowatt capacity hydroelectric plant that was constructed near the falls in 1906 that provided power to the near by mines that were in full swing during the early 1900’s, the largest of which was the Excelsoir Mine. The plant operated for almost 80 years before it was destroyed in a fire in 1997. In 2003 a generator was replaced and the plant resumed its operations.
To visit Nooksack Falls head out the Mt. Baker Hwy approx. 40 miles from Interstate 5, past the towns Deming, Kendall and Glacier until you see the sign for Nooksack Falls on your right. You will turn right onto Wells Creek Rd, also known as Forest Road 33. Once you turn on the Forest Rd it is a short 2/3 mile drive to the parking area at the falls.
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Come on out to Ferndale this weekend and celebrate the county’s history and the original settlers to our area. Starting this Thursday July 22nd to Sunday July 25th and join in the festivities of the 115th Annual Old Settler’s Picnic held at Pioneer Park in Ferndale and throughout the city. Activities at the festival include live music, a carnival, arts and craft vendors, a dance, wagon rides, petting zoo and so much more!
Saturday kicks off with car show at Central Elementary at 8am. At 10am the 5k walk/run gets underway and at 11am the Old Settler’s Grand Parade through downtown ferndale. Sunday starts with a motorcycle show and shine from 11am to 3pm at Central Elementary along with several other community games and vendors throughout the school grounds.
One of the most unique aspects of Old Settler’s Days in the resident registration. People who attend Old Settler’s Day are asked to pay $3 and register how long they have lived in Whatcom County. Upon registration you will receive a ribbon proudly proclaiming how long you have lived in Whatcom County as well as a booklet with all the information on Old Settler’s Day and the weekend events.
The weather is supposed to be amazing this weekend so be sure and show your Whatcom County pride and head on out to Old Settler’s Days!
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With the beautiful weather in Bellingham and around Whatcom County many of you may be thinking of taking a trip out to Lummi Island. Before you head out to the Island remember that starting this Sunday at 10:20pm the ferry The Whatcom Chief will be out of service for repairs, with hopes to have it back in service by August 7th. There will be a foot ferry starting Monday July 19th at 8am that will be running Island residents and visitors back and forth from Gooseberry Pt to Lummi Island. The foot ferry cost is $4 and there is a bus on the island to provide transportation to those who do not have vehicles on the island.
The Lummi Island ferry, the Whatcom Chief usually goes for dry dock once a year in September. Due to a leak found on the boat in June they are dry docking the boat now for repairs and the usual yearly maintenance. There will be no planned September dry dock for the ferry this year as all maintenance will be covered during this repair period.
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It’s hard to imagine that summer is almost over and the school year is about to begin for Whatcom County School Districts but ,yes it is that time of the year again.
This week is the start of the Puget South Antique Tractor and Machinery Show. Not only is the show a truly world class event, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park. The park is home to large old growth timber and gorgeous old barns and farming building. The show started yesterday and runs through Saturday.
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 the Mt. Baker Hwy to Nooksack Falls. The picture I took at left is what greated us upon our arrival. The falls are nearly 100 feet dropping into a deep canyon and the waters of the Nooksack River.
Come on out to Ferndale this weekend and celebrate the county’s history and the original settlers to our area. Starting this Thursday July 22nd to Sunday July 25th and join in the festivities of the 115th Annual Old Settler’s Picnic held at Pioneer Park in Ferndale and throughout the city. Activities at the festival include live music, a carnival, arts and craft vendors, a dance, wagon rides, petting zoo and so much more!
With the beautiful weather in Bellingham and around Whatcom County many of you may be thinking of taking a trip out to Lummi Island. Before you head out to the Island remember that starting this Sunday at 10:20pm the ferry The Whatcom Chief will be out of service for repairs, with hopes to have it back in service by August 7th. There will be a foot ferry starting Monday July 19th at 8am that will be running Island residents and visitors back and forth from Gooseberry Pt to Lummi Island. The foot ferry cost is $4 and there is a bus on the island to provide transportation to those who do not have vehicles on the island.
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