Partnering with doctors and other health care providers to prescribe time outdoors. Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and improved mental and physical health utilizing Whatcom Park Finder as a tool.
We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.
Snowball in the Wild
Advocating for the economic engine of the Recreation Industry in Washington State with localized focus, we host regular Basecamp Socials, Roundtables and Excursions; the Recreation Northwest Expo in February; and Washington Outdoor Summit in March.
Our Stewardship of Fairhaven Park works to improve the trail system for public access and sustainable development, restoring wetland habitat through native plantings and removing invasive species.
Recreation Northwest Expo
Bellingham Cruise Terminal - Saturday, February 23rd
Exhibitors- Registration is open for booths and tables. Reserve your space before we sell out. Early bird rates end December 14th.
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For every Recreation Northwest LastBag sold, eqpd donates the full retail profit ($25) back to our organization as part of their Built for a Purpose program. Get your LastBag today online or at Backcountry Essentials in Bellingham.
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Recreation Northwest presents: Eri’s Adventure – 2018 Columbia River Source to Sea Kayak Adventure
Eri’s Adventure Project – Teaching Youth the Art of Adventure Outdoor Enthusiasts are welcome to join us for an evening of storytelling and making new friends. John Kuntz will be speaking and sharing his slideshow presentation of his 1,250 mile journey of the Columbia River. Free event, donations encouraged. Tuesday, February 12th 5:00pm – 6:30... Read More →
Basecamp at Stones Throw Brewery in Fairhaven
Come ring in the new year with fellow Recreationists on Tuesday, January 7th. We’ll gather around the outdoor tent and tell stories of yesteryear and share exciting news of what’s to come! Stones Throw Brewery 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:00pm Chime IN (see below) 1009 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham, WA. 98225 Click Here For Directions ... Read More →
2018 End of Year Report – Parkscriptions program
Launching our Parkscriptions pilot program throughout Whatcom County has witnessed growing success. To review: In 2017, we had 5 health care providers in our pilot program; in early 2018, we had increased our engagement to 40 providers to help us develop the program; at the end of 2018, we are proud to have increased our... Read More →