Northwest Washington
Whatcom County, Washington
County seat: Bellingham
Whatcom County fills Washington's northwest corner between Puget Sound and the Canadian border. Bellingham is the population center, with a university, an active port, refining, agriculture and access to Mount Baker.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Bellingham
- Ferndale
- Lynden
- Blaine
- Everson
- Nooksack
- Sumas
4 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Mount Baker
- Chuckanut Drive
- Fairhaven historic district
- North Cascades
Parks & Recreation
- Larrabee State Park
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Lake Padden Park
Transportation
Interstate 5 runs north to the Canadian border; State Route 542 climbs to Mount Baker, and the Alaska Marine Highway sails from Bellingham.