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Water Activities · Metaline Falls, Washington
A short, adults-only creekside escape near Metaline Falls where cedars crowd the water’s edge, the fishing is hands-on, and October’s salmon run turns the creek into a spectacle. Swim, cast, and wander a unique cedar grove on this 3–4 hour outing.
Read the story →Water Activities · Bellingham, Washington
Two or three days by kayak between Lummi and Clark Islands is the San Juans at human speed—kelp forests, tide lines, and island camps under madrone trees. Go guided for safety and insight, and let the Strait set your pace.
Read the story →Water Activities · Bellingham, Washington
When night falls on Larrabee State Park, the Salish Sea lights up under your paddle. This guided, beginner-friendly night tour leans into the new moon for maximum glow and a calm, confidence-building cruise through sheltered coves.
Read the story →Water Activities · Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham Bay’s wind lines teach as much as they tease. In a focused two-hour Surfski Kayak Lesson, you’ll master remounts, refine your stroke, and learn to read waves on the Salish Sea—no experience required, all gear included.
Read the story →Water Activities · Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham Bay’s sit‑inside sea kayaks turn a simple rental into a compact expedition—calm mornings, lively afternoons, and a shoreline that teaches you how to read wind and tide. If you’ve got a solid wet exit and rescue plan, this is Salish Sea paddling at its most empowering.
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