Paine Field 55 min
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve (17 min) Lake Whatcom (32 min)
Tranquil lake popular for boating & fishing, with parks offering hiking trails & swimming spots. Clayton Beach (20 min)
Bouldering, beach, and outdoor recreation Whatcom Museum (19 min)
Museum complex with 3 buildings devoted to the art, culture & history of the Northwest. Chuckanut Mountains (27 min)
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind amid lakes, streams & forests on this scenic mountain. Sehome Hill Arboretum (19 min)
Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower. Larrabee State Park (20 min)
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails. Padilla Bay (20 min)
Estuary, nature, and outdoor recreation Lake Padden (12 min)
Hiking, angling & boating at a woodland lake with popular picnic spots & sports fields. Skagit Valley (20 min)
Known for its annual tulip festival, this pastoral valley offers a 150-mi. river & nature areas. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (18 min)
Museum exploring the history of electrical innovation with interactive exhibits, programs & more. Whatcom Falls Park (18 min)
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground. Lake Samish (7 min)
Lake, road cycling, and cycling Galbraith Mountain (28 min)
Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking Bay View State Park (21 min)
Waterfront park with views of the San Juan Islands, space for boating & swimming, & many campsites. | 
