Pop quiz: Name four different huckleberries. Huckleberry pie Huckleberry “Huck” Finn Huckleberry Hound The Huckelberry Loop If that last one has you a bit …

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Being told to stay in your lane isn’t a dis when it comes to the annual Dandy Daffodil Tweed Ride in La Conner. In fact, it’s a badge of honor. “A tweed ride is a throwback to a …

When most of Washington’s trails turn to slush and mud, Whidbey Island keeps the pedals turning. Tucked in the Puget Sound rain shadow, the island dodges much of the winter downpour that soaks …

The 2025 Mt. Baker Hill Climb delivered, yet again, an unforgettable test of endurance, scenery and community spirit. On September 14, a sold-out field of 450 cyclists embarked from Chair 9 in …

Northwest Tune-Up (NWTU) returned to Bellingham this July and once again delivered an unforgettable weekend of riding, rhythm, and good times. Set against the lush trails of Galbraith Mountain and …

Bellingham Exit Festival announces 2025 music lineup The multi-stage, multi-day, multi-sensory Bellingham Exit Festival is back for its final edition, with an exciting lineup and an array of …

Kingfishers flash along saltwater shallows, chittering the staccato song their prey apparently cannot hear. Baitfish rustle the surface like tiny painters with stiff-bristle brushes. Ancient oaks and …

The 2025 Ski to Sea brought in athletes from around Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and the globe to experience the iconic multisport relay that spans 93 miles from the snowy slopes of Mt. Baker …

An inside joke developed between my wife Daphne and I on our honeymoon. Whenever things got a little difficult, like when we were biking up our fourth steep hill in a row breathing fumes from the …

Ski to Sea 2025 is set for Sunday, May 25, and race organizer Whatcom Events announced that registration is officially open. Teams who register before Friday, January 21 will receive a $50 …

Once a year, I set out on a sacred pilgrimage. Not to the Hajj – walking in circles makes me dizzy – but further west, to France and the imposing amphitheater of the French Alps, where I …

Bay to Baker Trail is a scenic recreational trail that – in theory – connects Bellingham Bay and the city to Mt. Baker and its foothill communities. The trail both highlights the natural …

Wildfire, mudslide force closure on North Cascades highway Serious wildfires throughout the North Cascades forced multiple closures of Highway 20, better known as North Cascades Highway, …

Northwest Tune-Up brought thousands down to Bellingham's waterfront district from July 12-14 for a celebration of three of the region's favorites: bikes, beers and music.  Check out these …