Bellingham, WA

If you move to Bellingham, you’ll quickly learn: it’s not rain, it’s “a mist,” and yes, we do go hiking in it.

@TNLreporter Impressive, Birch Bay! But why stop at waist-deep? Over here, we like full commitment—maybe a dive off Taylor Dock? We’ll be cheering you on… from a cozy café with a hot latte.

Birch Bay’s 43-year-old tradition of a New Year’s Day polar bear plunge is taking on a big goal for January 1, 2026: The frosty event will be an attempt to break the Guinness World Records mark for the largest polar bear dip. thenorthernlight.com/stories/2026-b…

The Bellingham flag should actually be a Subaru Outback covered in REI stickers with a dog hanging out the window.

Bellingham: Rain-soaked trails, killer craft beer, and a vibe that’s equal parts hipster and lumberjack. What’s the one thing you’d tell a newbie to do here?

What three activities would constitute the perfect Bellingham day?

Bellingham bans! (Bags, natural gas, polystyrene, facial recognition…) But it’s been months since our last ban. What should #Bellingham ban next? (Snarky answers only!)

Bellingham is to Seattle what ____ is to Portland?

Where’s the warmest outdoor restaurant seating in Bellingham?

Bellingham sounds like the next best place in Washington! @Bham_Chamber @CityofBhamWA @DineDrinkBham @BhamHerald @Tap_Trail @bellinghamwins @BellinghamToday @BellinghamAlive @bellingham @BTownBellingham @WhatcomTalk @Whatcomctygov

If we printed Bellingham Bucks, which famous Bellinghamsters should be on the currency? @WhoseRyanStiles @HilarySwank @glennbeck @dcfc @kramerknives ? Reply with nominations! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_p…

Baseball @bhambells, basketball @BellinghamSlam, hockey @BhamBlazers, roller derby, football, rugby @Chuckanut_Rugby, figure skating, and soccer @bhamunitedfc... we've got them all! What is the next league sport we need in Bellingham?

Bellingham is quite literally the home of buying local (@SustainConnect), but if we were to invite one more national business to open here, what should it be?

Regions have distinct traditional costumes. What is Bellingham's?

“What’s in a Name? The History Behind the Monikers of Several Whatcom County Spots” whatcomtalk.com/2020/07/10/wha…

Bellingham is a hidden gem of a city. It's so nice that there's a code against telling anyone. The only people who encourage others to move here work in real estate. (e.g. movetobellingham.net) Or altruistic lovers of humanity. #traitors

Did you catch #Bellingham's own @ABCrepes in the 26 Crepes food challenge? youtube.com/watch?v=FAmcAs…

Bellingham: "One of the most laid back, liberal, chill places that exist in the United States." youtube.com/watch?v=QBIOZY…

Bellingham ranked #10 for most coffee shops per capita. But that doesn't capture our full coffee snobbery. The survey doesn't count appointment-only shops, private coffee clubs, and the four coffee cult compounds. bellinghamherald.com/news/local/art…

A kayak is to Bellingham what a ____ is to #SanFrancisco. ??

Little known fact: If you spend enough time on the trails around Bellingham, Washington, you will actually hear this music. Don't ask how. It's magical. youtube.com/watch?v=MMabkv…