DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN BELLINGHAM, WA

Pacific Northwest authenticity thrives in this city of 93,000, positioned between Puget Sound and the North Cascades where Canada lies just 20 miles north. Maritime climate brings mild, wet winters with January lows around 35°F and cool summers rarely breaking 75°F. Annual rainfall reaches 35 inches, with the wettest months from November through January. Mount Baker's snow-capped peak dominates the eastern horizon while the San Juan Islands scatter across western waters. College students, outdoor enthusiasts, and established families share this gateway to mountain and sea adventures.