Bellingham is an expanding community of 68,000 residents offering an enormous array of activities. The lush forests, including those directly adjacent to the University in the Sehome Hill Arboretum, provide beautiful scenery and miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Nearby regions offer kayaking in the bay or on the Nooksack river, skiing at Mount Baker, and hiking or rock climbing in the Cascades.
Nearby lakes provide opportunities for fishing, water skiing, swimming and wildlife viewing.
Bellingham has several golf courses ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. At night, after breathtaking sunsets, Bellingham is active with local bands playing regularly on campus and around town. Several excellent microbrewries offer interesting selections of beer and food. Bellingham is perfectly situated about one hour from Vancouver, British Columbia and one and one-half hours from Seattle. Assistant Professor Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill climbing Mt. Baker with Puget Sound in the background.