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Sunset Beaches

The ideal spot to watch the sun set over Canada is Blaine Marine Park . Just a brief walk from downtown Blaine, this park offers views of the water and the Peace Arch. With two epic pirate-themed …
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Road Trip Tips

Pack for accessibility . Anything that you’ll need before you hit that next home base should be reachable from the passenger seat. Snacks, water and activities for non-driving passengers are …

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Biking is Better with a Map

Marine Mammals

Waterside 2025

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Museum Directory

Port Townsend Jefferson County Historical Museum 540 Water Street, Port Townsend 360/385-1003 https://jchsmuseum.org Displays exhibits and artwork reflecting the past and present of Port …

Waterside Events
Film Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Saturdays July -August enjoyfairhaven.com …
Film Festivals In 1999 four film buff buddies decided to bring the film festival scene to their hometown on the Olympic Peninsula. Annually taking place in the National Historic District at the Port Townsend …
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Outdoor Sculpture & Public Art Our Waterside communities are full of public art. Below you will find a list of Sculpture Gardens, sculptures, murals as well as links to maps of outdoor art walking tours …
Recreation Rentals If you have plans for adventure this summer, you might need great gear to go along with it. These shops provide rentals for bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and more so you can get more out of your …
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Anacortes

Anacortes is a small town full of art and vitality. Breathe in the salty air on the busy waterfront and enjoy the rocky beaches, a bustling downtown shopping district, lively annual festivals and 50 miles of multi-use trails. …

  • Whales

    The Salish Sea is home to several species of whales. They differ in many ways, but all of them rely on …

  • Whidbey Island

    A Pacific Northwest island wonder   Discover history, art, mouthwatering seafood and, of …

  • Best Waterside swim spots

    There is nothing more refreshing in the summer than swimming in the great outdoors. In our Waterside …

  • Poulsbo

    “Little Norway”   Nicknamed “Little Norway,” Poulsbo is a sweet waterfront town …

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    • Whatcom Water Trails Map

      The Port of Bellingham has created a water trail map to promote water access along Whatcom County’s marine shoreline and freshwater …

    • Crossing the Border

      The rules for crossing the border have been in a state of flux since the beginning of the pandemic. Consult the latest advisories before …

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Man standing by campfire at dusk, San Juan Islands in the distance, Washington, USA.

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The Salish Sea is the ideal camping destination in Pacific Northwest. Following are some of the premier state and county parks for campers. More information on most of these camp sites if not …
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Whatcom Museum. Photo by Shawn Robins.

Port Townsend   Jefferson County Historical Museum Port Townsend360/385-1003jchsmuseum.orgDisplays exhibits and artwork reflecting the past and present of Port Townsend. Visit one of …
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Young men riding a bicycle on bike trail at the lake in the morning.

Biking is a popular Waterside pastime for good reason. The region has bike trails for both the whole family and experienced riders. Here are some highlights to pedal through this …
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