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Blaine, a seaport town, offers a multitude of outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, whale watching and golfing. Hiking trails are close by in Larrabee, Birch Bay and Peace Arch State Parks. Find what to do in Blaine.
Cascade
Loop of the Great Washington Birding Trail
This loop takes you along the inland coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean
where you can view shorebirds. Then the trail turns east through conifer
forests and over the passes of the Cascade Mountains. Expect to see Bald
Eagles, Snow Geese, Trumpeter and Tundra Swans.
North Cascades Audubon Society. PO Box 5805, Bellingham, WA 98227. E-mail
Skagit Audubon. PO Box 1101, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Public Boat Launch. Located just off Marine Drive, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-647-6176. E-mail
Bite of Blaine - February. At the Semiahmoo Resort. Phone: 360-332-4544.
This annual event consists of local restaurants and food confectioners
serving up delicious samples. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more
information at 360-332-4544.
Blaine Jazz Festival - July E-mail
This 6 day event has classes, rehearsals and performances with internationally known musicians.
Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibit
Sculptures created by fine artists are within the park's beautiful gardens.
Wings Over Water Pacific Northwest Birding Festival. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information at 360-332-4544.
Blaine Harbor. Located at the end of Marine Drive, Blaine, WA.
Outer Island Expeditions. Located in Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine, WA 98230.
Riptide Charters. 1170 Rene Court, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-815-6568. E-mail
Birch Bay Golf Club. 7878 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-371-7933.
Loomis Trail Golf Course. 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-371-7015; Toll-free: 1-800-231-4425. E-mail
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-371-7015; Toll-free: 1-800-231-4425. E-mail
Rapscallion Sail Charters. Departs from the Blaine Marina, Gate 1. Phone: 360-224-0057. E-mail
Birch Bay State Park. 5105 Helweg Road, Blaine, WA 98230. Reservations: 1-888-226-7688.
Popular activities at Birch Bay Park include camping, clamming, crabbing, oysters, hiking trails and saltwater boating, fishing and swimming.
Larrabee State Park. 245 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229. Phone: 360-902-8844; Reservations: 1-888-226-7688.
Outdoor recreation in Larrabee Park includes fishing both saltwater and freshwater, boating saltwater, diving, clamming, crabbing, hiking and biking trails, bird watching, sailboarding and interpretive activities.
Peace Arch State Park. 19 A Street, Blaine, WA 98231. Phone: 360-332-8221.
Located in Blaine on the Canadian border, Peace Arch has hiking trails, bird watching and 2 horseshoe pits.
Skateboard Park. 635 4th Street, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-332-9394.
The Camping Equipment Company. Warehouse: 925 Boblett Street, Unit B, Blaine, WA 98230.
Blaine Harbor. Office: 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, WA 98231. Phone: 360-647-6176. E-mail
Birch Bay Waterslides. 4874 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: 360-371-7500. E-mail
Outer Island Expeditions. Located in Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine, WA 98230.
Whale watching, fishing and kayak tours departing from Blaine, Washington 360-376-3711 |
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