Recreation Northwest offering guided walks and hikes in Bellingham

Recreation Northwest is offering guided walks and hikes through Bellingham parks every day to help people, no matter their outdoor skill level, get outside. 

The program is made to create a sense of place, while connecting people with nature and fellow outdoor lovers, according to a Recreation Northwest press release. People looking to connect with others, seeking more motivation for outdoor activities, feeling burnout or isolation and who just moved to the area are welcome to join, the organization said.

The guided tours are $15 per person; scholarships and custom experiences are available. The walks have minimal elevation, such as the South Bay Trail along the Bellingham waterfront that has stops along historical markers. The hikes have variable elevation and are longer in distance, such as the Lake Padden trails. 

“We are evolving to add more outdoor recreation and nature education programs for the public to meet the needs of our community,” said Todd Elsworth, executive director. “People will have opportunities to learn essential outdoors skills, trail etiquette and the benefits of nature through our variety of programming.”

Recreation Northwest is a Bellingham-based organization that encourages outdoor activity and education through events such as nature walks and bike tours in Bellingham.

For more information and to register for the guided walks,
visit recreationnorthwest.org.