I can't believe that I'm just discovering this beautiful park on Lake Samish on the far end of…read moreSouth Bellingham. Whatever you want on a hot day you can find at this beautiful family park-swimming, boating, hiking, play ground and picnic area. There is a lodge available to rent, changing rooms and bathrooms, several levels and hiking trails. Plenty of tables in sun and shade. Paddle boat, canoe, row boat and kayak rentals. You can easily spend the whole day here!

Our trip to Washington took a weird turn when our plans changed overnight. We pretty much were…read moreleft to do what ever we wanted rather than scheduled things with extended family. So we went to the lake. This lake was located right around the corner from our Airbnb. Its very easy to find and if you get here early enough there is lots of parking. We just brought our towels and swim suits and picked a spot on the grass near the sand. It was a very sunny day out in Washington. The kids headed right out and walked out to the floating decks. They were able to jump off and swim around. They had so much fun. We were here all day. They have a small snack shack with limited options. We got ice cream at some point. Then suddenly the kids and my husband decided that they wanted to take a paddle boat out into the lake. I had no interest. They had a good time. I personally thought it was too windy and at some point my husband had jump out and swim push the boat back to the shore. He made sure to let the people working that they should warn people that the wind may make it very hard to paddle back to shore. All in all it was a fantastic afternoon. The kids wanted to come back again but our trip was cut short and the time we did have didn't account for a second visit. Not sure we will ever be back again but we would if we could.

A nice park with summing available in the summer months. Playground for kids is fun, though we did…read moresee a child fall off of the slippery climbing structure, so keep a close eye on that side. The park is large with much space to run and play, explore and enjoy. Buildings (pavilions, basketball court/gym) are available on the grounds for private rental, and plenty of parking can be found on the property. (On hot summer weekends, parking does fill up quickly.)

Looking for a challenging hike or lakeside 6 mile stroll? This trail head can give you both. The…read moresteep vertical up the chanterelle trail goes up to the ridge. We took the lake side trail right along the lake that is level and gravel so nice even on a rainy day like ours. It's just over 6 miles out and back but you could turn around any time. It worth the drive from Bellingham to walk the quiet section of the lake. Great views and a few water falls when there is water flow.

If you want a taste of the Pacific Northwest, hike along the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom. It's…read morean easy trail to hike with little paths to the water where people swim on a hot summer day. The water is refreshing and perfect for fishing, boating and swimming. When we arrived, the parking lot was full, but we easily parked along the road. There's an outhouse in the parking lot.

Beautiful park, trails, and scenery !…read more Kid, stroller, and dog friendly Being wet gear because there's multiple areas where you can get in the water . Definitely going back

Beautiful park with waterfalls and accessible trails to enjoy alone or with family and friends. I…read moreloved walking beneath the trees and along the water. It feels like a safe area with lots of people enjoying the outdoors in the summertime.

The trip with paddle board host was fantastic! The location and timing were carefully chosen to…read moreminimize the wind and waves, the host Ava was super nice!

Great experience stand up paddle boarding with Ava. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and a great…read moreinstructor. I highly recommend if you are ever in the Bellingham area!

The beach park section of Larrabee park is gorgeous. There's ample parking, then a decent that's…read moreabout a 45 second walk to a grassy lawn and a beautiful stage built in the early 1900s. There were people performing music on the stage and park goers enjoying on the grass. Just to the left of the stage there's a path to the beach. Another 2-3 minute descent brings you to a trail going left and right. The path to the left is a short trail to a rock you can sit on and climb down to get to the water. Further that way there's another beach. The path to the right leads to a nice beach with a great view and a shade tree. There were some bugs in the washed up kelp, but nothing too bothersome imho. We had a stand up paddleboard so we used the path on the right after the stage area. I would recommend anyone bringing gear down (scuba, kayaks, paddleboards) to use this beach. Larger crafts can use the boat ramp just north of this beach, and you can drive right up to that ramp (north of the stage and parking area). It was a beautiful park and a great place to picnic, enjoy the water, and view the sunset!

First Washington State Park! 1918! It has held up well through the decades. Boat ramp is tricky to…read morefind but is a good place to hang and launch watercraft of all Sorts. Camping is okay.

Splash Oasis is Awesome!! We rented two jet skis on Mother's Day, and it was the best day ever! The…read moreowner was amazing to work with and the whole renting process went very smooth! We will definitely be doing this again!! Thank you!! Rebecca and crew!

From the owner: We offer low-cost Jet Ski Rentals for Bellingham WA. At Splash Oasis we have a passion for safety…read moreand customer experience! Like being out on the water? Want to cool down while going fast across the lake? Would you like to experience Lake Whatcom like never before? Well, check us out and book now!

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Bellingham and my daughter and I decided to go on an…read moreadventure! We headed down to the Larabee State Park boat launch and were greeted by friendly staff and an incredible jumping off point. They got us all set up with a paddle board rental, life jackets and had all of the extras in case we forgot anything. What a great spot to leave from! My daughter (3.5 years old) and I headed out to one of the rock formations where we took a break to explore the tide pools. Then she wanted to stand the whole paddle back! very stable boards and overall a great experience. I think everyone should try it out! What a great way to experience our waterways with very few requierments. Moondance had thought of everything! We will be back this summer for sure!!!

From the owner: We offer Sit On Top Kayak rentals and Fiberglass SUP rentals out of Larrabee State Park Boat Launch…read more(next to Larrabee Campground). On-site rentals makes getting on the water easy and affordable and our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always willing to give basic instruction and a helpful hand. Come visit us today and enjoy paddling Wildcat Cove!

What an amazing jewel near Ferndale! You could spend hours here looking at their beautiful and…read morediverse gardens. They do a great job labeling and blending all of your favorite bushes. trees, herbs, etc. The boardwalk trail on the Lake is a great place to learn about nature, bring the family or just sit and read a book. Highly recommended!

Tennant Lake Park is a fun park near the Hovander Homestead Park. Once you park, you'll walk…read morethrough an herb and flower garden alongside a historic home now visitor center. Then you'll see a 50-feet observation deck that's fun to get a view of the park. Then follow the trails through the wetland boardwalk enjoying the marshes and looking for birds, frogs and turtles. It was a fun little hike for our whole family!

It's a beautiful little gem of a park in the neighborhood, with art in the form of sculptures…read moreinterspersed throughout. The paths between pieces of art are well maintained, and the gardens lovely year round.

The street sneaks up on you. This peaceful garden is located in a quiet neighborhood and is a great…read moreplace for a small stroll or peaceful hideaway. Theres a small parking lot for about 8 or so cars and it wasn't busy on the weekend I went. European outdoor art exhibits inspired this artist to start his own sculpture garden. There definitely could be a lot more art but theres statues tucked away in small paths that you have to meander through so take your time exploring. It's a cute neighborhood attraction and if you're around it's worth checking out but I wouldn't recommend going out of the way to visit. Dogs are not allowed.