At the corner of Eldridge and Lindbergh Avenues, a stone s throw from the Bellingham Technical College, lies a magical place that few know about. Little Squalicum Park is reached from the main road by walking around a small unmarked gate on the left side of Lindbergh and then down a gentle dusty hill. The land itself was originally bought by Edward and Theresa Eldridge as a 320-acre Donation Claim in the late 1800s.
Wild blackberries grow lushly all down the slope, waiting to be eaten in the late summer.
Large trees along the trail bend to greet you. There is a mild fresh scent of nature that seems to bring about calm. In summer, Little Squalicum is a perfect place to come and relax and watch the waves lap lazily along the shore. There are many fallen trees that make easy benches for resting upon as gulls fly in lazy circles above. It s also a perfect place to watch the skies for planes arriving and leaving from the Bellingham Airport.