Whatcom County, Administrative division in Washington, US
Description
Whatcom County is an administrative division in northwestern Washington that encompasses mountains, forests, and coastal sections along the Pacific and the Canadian border. The landscape shifts between forested hills, river valleys, and beaches.
History
The division was created in 1854 by the Washington Territorial Legislature and ranked among the first in the Pacific Northwest. Later adjustments to boundaries and administrative structure shaped the current arrangement.
Culture
Harvest events and seafood markets in late summer and fall reflect the region's ties to farming and fishing industries. These gatherings bring communities together and underline the economic importance of local produce.
Practical
Roads and trails link smaller towns and rural areas, with distances between coast and mountains often requiring several hours of driving. Access to many forest zones and parks can be limited in winter by snow.
Did you know?
The northernmost tip extends to Point Roberts, an exclave reachable only by land through Canada. This geographic quirk affects border crossings and daily life for residents there.
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Mount Baker
8.6 km
Peace Arch
65.5 km
Diablo Lake
57.9 km
Mount Shuksan
21.8 km
Peace Arch Park
65.6 km
Desolation Peak
65.3 km
Mount Constitution
70.4 km
Ross Lake
63.2 km
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
61.2 km
Baker Lake
22.8 km
Moran State Park
70.3 km
Ross Dam
62 km
Larrabee State Park
44.9 km
Whatcom Falls Park
39.8 km
Diablo Dam
57.9 kmColonial Creek Falls
58.6 km
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
43.5 km
Mount Baker Wilderness
11.8 km
Pickett House
43.8 km
Hozomeen Mountain
67.1 km
Stephen Mather Wilderness
59.8 km
Birch Bay State Park
63.9 kmSehome Hill Arboretum
43.9 km
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
11.1 km
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge
89.2 km
Nooksack Falls
10.7 km
Mount Terror
44.5 km
Jack Mountain
69.5 km
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