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Aerial view of rural acreage in Whatcom County with a home, outbuildings, and open pasture

Buying a Home With a Well and Septic in Whatcom County

By Samantha Cross | October 14, 2026

Rural acreage in Whatcom County Buying a Home With a Well and Septic in Whatcom County Once you head outside the city water and sewer lines in Whatcom County, a lot of homes run on a private well and an on-site septic system. That is part of what makes rural and small-town living here possible: […]

Wooden boardwalk through the forest at Northridge Park in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham’s Neighborhood Trail Guide: 9 Best Hikes and Walks

By Samantha Cross | October 9, 2026

Photo Credit: Tony Zapien – Trail in Northridge Park Bellingham’s Neighborhood Trail Guide: 9 Best Hikes and Walks Ask anyone who lives here what they love about Bellingham, and a trail usually comes up within the first minute. What surprises people moving here is how close the trails are to everyday life. In a lot […]

Historic brick building in downtown Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA

Retirement in Bellingham, WA

By Samantha Cross | May 6, 2026

Retirement in Bellingham, WA The Bellingham Vibe: Small City, Big Life Bellingham isn’t a sleepy retirement town. It’s a vibrant, walkable city with a thriving arts scene, independent coffee shops on every corner, a beloved farmers market, and a waterfront that draws people outside year-round. Western Washington University gives the city an intellectual energy, and […]