Our corner of Whatcom County.

Lynden

3 miles · about 8 minutes

Our hometown. A Dutch-heritage downtown with a windmill on Front Street, good places to eat, and farm fields in every direction.

• Lynden’s historic downtownFront Street, the windmill and the shops of Old Dutch Town.
• Lynden Dutch BakeryPastries, bread and a deli lunch right on Front Street.
• Lynden Heritage MuseumFarm and pioneer history, right downtown.
• Berthusen ParkTall trees and quiet trails, about 13 minutes from the farm.
• Lynden on a rainy dayOur list for a wet Northwest afternoon.

Bellingham

About 30 minutes south

Our nearest city, right on the bay: a historic district, waterfront parks, breweries and miles of trails.

• Top things to do in BellinghamWhere to start if it’s your first visit.
• A day in historic FairhavenBrick buildings, shops and dinner by the water.
• Bellingham Farmers MarketSaturdays at Depot Market Square, April through December.
• Bellingham breweriesOne of the best craft beer towns in the Northwest.
• Chuckanut DriveA winding drive along the cliffs above Samish Bay.

Mt. Baker

About 1 hour 15 minutes east

Follow the Mt. Baker Highway into the mountains: waterfalls on the way up, then lakes, meadows and the ski area near the end of the road.

• Picture LakeThe famous Mt. Shuksan reflection, right beside the road.
• Nooksack FallsA short walk to a fenced viewpoint, about an hour from the farm.
• Best hikes near Mt. BakerTrail ideas, from easy walks to all-day climbs.
• Snowshoe routesWinter trails along the Mt. Baker Highway.

Mountain weather changes fast. Check road and trail conditions before you head up, and carry chains in winter.

Birch Bay and Blaine

About 35 minutes west

Head west to the water for beach walks, birds and sunsets over the bay, right up by the Canadian border.

• SemiahmooBeach walks on the spit, with views across Drayton Harbor.
• Wings Over Water birding festivalEvery March in Blaine, when the migrating birds come through.
• Kayaking in Whatcom CountyCalm bays and lakes to paddle.
• Home Farm in BlaineA family farm with a farm stand and u-pick days.

Day trips

An hour or more away

Worth the drive for a full day out: ferries to the islands, tulip fields in April and small waterfront towns.

• The San Juan IslandsFerries leave from Anacortes, about 1½ hours from the farm.
• Lummi IslandA short ferry ride from Gooseberry Point, about 50 minutes away.
• La ConnerA small waterfront town in the Skagit Valley.
• Skagit Valley Tulip FestivalFields of color every April, about 1¼ hours south.
• Taylor Shellfish FarmsOysters on Samish Bay, at the south end of Chuckanut Drive.