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

  • Parkscriptions-Whatcom-County-WA
    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.

Join us

  • 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.
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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

  • Foul Weather Paddle Course Alternative Plans

    With the ever evolving forecast for Traverse Day, we would like to share  how we plan to handle the weather and provide for a safe and fun experience for all of our folks- Spawners, Volunteers, Support Crew and Spectators.  These decisions are made by our on the water Marine CREW of 5 vessels working directly... Read More →

  • Volunteer Orientation at Backcountry Essentials 9/13 @ 7pm

    Hey Folks,  If you’re new to or interested in volunteering for the Traverse, come meet the CREW.  Come early and check out all the great new and used gear in the store!  Here’s more information on Volunteering for the Traverse.  Traverse Volunteer Orientation @Backcountry Essentials 214 W. Holly St Thursday, September 13th 7:00 pm –... Read More →

  • Preview the new Trail Run course in Fairhaven

    This year, there is one major change to the Trail Run course in Fairhaven.  Come out on Tuesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm Meet at Fairhaven Middle School. We’ll run at a casual pace from the start at Fairhaven Middle School, up through Fairhaven Park, do the loop and exit out of the park and... Read More →