Recreation Northwest

Recreation Northwest

We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.

Mt Baker over Chain Lakes by April Claxton

What We Do

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    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.


    Getting the community outdoors for a day of fun, exploring our local parks & trails and celebrating the journey of wild salmon with the Bellingham Traverse.

  • recreation-economy-Washington-State
    Bringing the outdoor recreation community together to learn from each other, raise the profile of this key sector of our economy and advocate for the value of outdoor recreation and our public lands at the state and local level.

    Fairhaven-Park-Stewardship
    Stewarding the Fairhaven Park trail system we have utilized for years for the Traverse by removing invasive species, rerouting trails to improve access and restoring wetland habitat through native plantings.

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  • Sign up to stay connected via our email, The Confluence

  • Get Connected through social media and our blog

Saturday, September 15th
Get Hooked on the Bellingham Traverse, a fun relay race that celebrates the journey of wild salmon. Families, friends and local companies form Chinook (solo), Coho (tandem) and CHUM (relay teams) to run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s scenic parks, winding trails and open waterways.
Register

Get Involved

  • Now seeking Traverse Volunteers

    Join the team to help time, direct racers and more…

    Volunteer

  • Support the work of Recreation Northwest

    One time and monthly donations build the foundation we need to have an impact

    Donate
We invite you to join us and invest in the health of our community by supporting Parkscriptions and help get more people outside in nature to feel the healing powers it possesses.
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Our latest Confluence blog posts

  • 2018 Bellingham Traverse T shirts

    Each year we offer a new color to add to your Traverse T-shirt collection. This year, we’re going with this look for both men and women:  Order yours before September 3rd! Buy them when you register your team or just for fun. 

  • Get a Room! for the Traverse in September

    Coming from out of town for the Traverse this September? Get a Room! These are the handpicked places we have to offer. Throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County, you’ll find a diverse selection of traditional and unique lodging choices that reflect your preferences in size, style, location and budget.  Come on in… your room is ready. Springhill Suites... Read More →

  • July dose of Parkscriptions inspiration

    There is so much research coming out of why it’s beneficial to spend time outside that we wanted to share it with you. Here are some of the best tidbits from the past month. Prescribing the Power of Parks A new program in Whatcom County is helping doctors prescribe outdoor exercise to their patients Take... Read More →