Recreation Northwest in the News
Creative Socially-Distant Arts and Entertainment in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Bellingham.org March 25, 2020
Amidst COVID-19 Concerns, It’s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Daily Dose of Nature, WhatcomTalk.com, March 19, 2020
Recreation Northwest EXPO Update and Modifying Its Mission in Response to Coronavirus, WhatcomTalk.com, March 2020
Bipartisan Bill Would Address Overdue National Parks Repairs, Public News Service, February 7, 2020
The Whatcom Report, September 8th: What Makes Recreation Tick?, KGMI, September 8th, 2019
Bellingham Voices: Recreation Northwest Bellingham TV, September 5th, 2019
The Nature Cure: Inside the Health Revolution that Could Change Your Life Outside Magazine, May 2019
Shedding Light on the Value of Recreation, Bellingham Alive, September 10, 2018
A Parkscription from your doctor has multiple health benefits, North Sound Family Medicine, July 9 2018
Prescribing the Power of Parks, Washington Trails Association Magazine, Spring, 2018
National Parks RX Day is good medicine, City News, April 24, 2018
Recreation Roundup – An EXPO for Everyone, Cascadia Weekly, February 21, 2018
New park finder website helps doctors prescribe nature, Mount Baker Experience, February 9, 2018
The Whatcom Report, KGMI, February 11, 2018
Discover Your Passion for Outdoor Adventure at the Recreation Northwest EXPO, Whatcom Talk, February 11, 2018
Program is getting people outside for their health, Bellingham Alive, January 2018
Whatcom County doctors encouraged to prescribe a day in the park, KGMI, January 12, 2018
A Prescription to Birch Bay State Park?, The Northern Light, January 3, 2018
A dose of nature: doctors prescribe a day in the park for anxiety, NBC News, November 25 2017
Village Books Round It Up off to a strong start, Whatcom Talk, August 17, 2017
Where can you go for a cold beer and support local charities?, Bellingham Herald, July 21, 2017
The Wonder of the Woods, Cascadia Weekly, July 19, 2017
Round it up at Village Books and Paper Dreams, WhatcomTalk.com, June 23, 2017
Recreation Northwest adds two new board members, Bellingham Business Journal, May 17, 2017
Hikers Tour Hundred Acre Wood with Parkscriptions Program, Bellingham Herald, April 24 2017
See why they call it the Hundred Acre Wood, Bellingham Herald, April 21, 2017
Recreation Roundup: An all season outdoor Expo, Cascadia Weekly, February 22, 2017
Well-earned Beers: What is it about beer and outdoors culture?, Mount Baker Experience, February 17, 2107
Gear up for your outdoor adventures at Recreation Northwest’s 2017 Expo, Whatcom Talk, February 15, 2017
Why your next doctor appointment might yield a prescription to play outside, Mount Baker Experience, November 17, 2016
Free recreation expo Friday at Depot Market Square, Bellingham Herald, February 25, 2016
Recreation Roundup: An Expo for Exploration, Cascadia Weekly, February 24, 2016
Recreation Northwest EXPO. Get Ready for Summer! Bellingham Wins, February 20, 2016
Get Ready for a Year of Outdoor Play at the Recreation Northwest EXPO, Whatcom Talk, February 4, 2016
Learn about next part of trail project at Fairhaven Park, Bellingham Herald, December 11, 2015
How to build a trail, Mt Baker Experience, Winter 2015
Port official ponders new use for Bellingham waterfront space, Bellingham Herald, Tuesday November 3, 2015
People on the Move: Claxton joins Recreation Northwest staff as program director, Bellingham Business Journal, October 13, 2015
New trail moves people away from Fairhaven Park wetlands, Bellingham Herald, October 7, 2015
Earth Economics, Adventures NW Magazine, Summer 2015
Outdoor recreation contributes $705 million to Whatcom economy, Bellingham Business Journal, June 4, 2015
Outdoor Recreation Generates $705 Million in Annual Spending in Whatcom County, Whatcom Talk, April 30, 2015
Study says outdoor enthusiasts spent $705 million in Whatcom County last year, KGMI, April 22, 2015
Recreation Northwest EXPO Grows in Second Year, Bellingham Business Journal, March 16, 2015
Whatcom race organizers good stewards of outdoor adventure areas, Bellingham Herald, January 21, 2015
Group leads effort to move trail off wetlands in Fairhaven Park, Bellingham Herald, November 28, 2014
Muddy Boots: Building a trail is a volunteer effort, Cascadia Weekly, November 12, 2014
Forest Stewards: Recreation Northwest aims for sustainable recreation, Mount Baker Experience, Fall 2014
Branching out: A local race organization becomes a park steward, Mount Baker Experience, Spring 2014
Recreation Northwest Press Releases
2018 Recreation Northwest EXPO, Bellingham, WA, November 29, 2017
Fairhaven Behind the Bus pop-up Beer Garden with Recreation Northwest, Stones Throw and Outbound, July 7, 2017
Recreation Northwest 3rd Annual EXPO Expands to Depot Market Square, Adds Excursions, February 15, 2016
Announcing the 2016 Grand Marshal!, January 29, 2016
Recreation Northwest expands popular EXPO to include Outdoor Recreation Summit, Excursions, January 15, 2016
Vital Choice Signs On for Year Two as Title Sponsor of Bellingham Traverse, July 8th, 2015
Report: Outdoor Recreation Generates $705 Million in Annual Spending in Whatcom County, April 21st, 2015
Recreation Northwest Presents 2nd Annual EXPO, February 20th, 2015
Recreation Northwest Leads Trail-Building Effort in Fairhaven Park, October 27, 2014
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro to be Recognized at National Philanthropy Day Ceremony, July 24, 2014
Nomination Letter & Supporting Stories
Recreation Northwest EXPO at the Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn, December 11, 2013
