January 2021 Complimentary Copy – Please Take One

January 2021 Complimentary copy – please take one

Come WALK The NW Corner of Washington with Us!

We have 19 YRE’s with over 40 walk routes available, 5-20 km! We invite you to join us in a walk around this beautiful part of the world. Get to know: Anacortes, Bellingham (7 walks), Birch Bay, Blaine (2 walks), Burlington, Coupeville, Deception Pass State Park, Ferndale, Friday Harbor, La Conner, Lynden and Mount Vernon. AVA and ESVA Challenges met by NWTT walks can be found on ourRev website 1 www.nwtrekkers.org . 3-4-2021 These events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports and count toward the acquisition of IVV Achievement Awards. January 2021 Complimentary copy – please take one

Anacortes Start Box Location: The Market at 1519 Commercial Ave. Start/Finish Time: Daily from 6 am to 10 pm. County: Skagit, Fidalgo Island Hosts: Tom & Sue Wallace [email protected] 360-491-5560. Downtown & Waterways: 5/10 km Rated 1A. Y0512. Walk along the Cap Sante Marina and up to the top of Cap Sante for a view of Anacortes and the surrounding channels and islands. View the Guemes Channel passing boat works and historic Causland Park. Explore the quaint downtown with many shops and restaurants.

Bellingham -Fairhaven Start Box Location: Acme Ice Cream Cafe, 1021 Harris Ave. Start/Finish Time: Sun – Thurs 8 am to 7 pm, Fri & Sat 8 am to 7:30 pm, Closed: holidays. County: Whatcom Host: Judy Murphy [email protected] 360-305-7700

Waterfront & WWU: new walk for 2021 5/11 km. Rated 1A/2B. Y0365. This walk takes you through historic Fairhaven, Western Washington University campus with wonderful views of Bellingham Bay and outdoor art displays, the gravel & paved South Bay Trail, Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock, a popular walking trail. Restrooms available at start/finish and along route.

Directions to start location: I-5 Exit 250, Fairhaven Parkway. From the South turn left, from the North turn right. From Fairhaven Parkway, right on 12th St. Left on Harris Ave. Right on 11th. Acme Ice Cream Café is on the left at 1021 Harris Ave. Ask for Walk Box.

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Bellingham - NE Start Box Location: Haggen Food & Pharmacy, Barkley Village, 2900 Woburn Start/Finish Time: Dawn - Dusk Daily. County: Whatcom Host: Tamara Belts [email protected] 360-220-2111

Trail #1-Whatcom Falls: 5, 6 & 10 km. Rated 2B. Y1268. Walk through residential neighborhoods on trails around wooded Whatcom Falls park with views of Bellingham and the San Juan Islands from the Alabama St. Bridge. The trails are prepared and maintained on a gravel base. Ideal for walkers using poles. Restrooms at start/finish and along the route. Trail #2 – North Lake Whatcom Trail: 5/10 km. Rated 1B. Y1119. Drive to remote start after registering. Lake Whatcom Trail (also known as the Hertz Trail) is a former railroad bed with great views along the north shore of Lake Whatcom. Parking lots for general public and special needs people at trailhead. The trail is prepared and maintained on a gravel base. Ideal for walkers using walking poles. Restroom at parking lot only. Trail #3 – Chanterelle Trail: 5/10 km. Rated 3B. Y2593 Drive to remote start after registering. Walk thru different stages of forest on a well-maintained trail, some wooden bridges, moderate switchbacks and view at the top of Lake Whatcom, Bellingham & Whatcom County. Then finishing the walk along Lake Whatcom to some waterfalls and a covered bridge. Directions to all 3 trails start location: 2900 Woburn. From South or North, take: I-5 Exit 255 for Rt542/Sunset Drive. After exit, northbound turn right; southbound turn left onto Sunset Drive. Proceed 4-5 blocks. At Woburn Avenue, turn right and go a few blocks to Haggen. Open 6 am - 11 pm daily

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Bellingham - NW Start Box Location: Haggen Food & Pharmacy, 2814 Meridian Start/Finish Time: 6 am-11 pm daily. County: Whatcom Host: Elizabeth Green [email protected] 360-739-5159. Trail #1: Cornwall Park - 6/10 km. Rated 2B. Y1142. Walk through Cornwall park, residential neighborhoods, Squalicum Creek park, Squalicum beach and Bellingham Vocational College on improved trails and some city streets. Restrooms at start/finish and along the way. Trail #2: Marina – 11 km. Rated 2B. Y0929. Walk through wonderful historical neighborhoods, the marina, by the newly renovated Theatre Guild bldg. and views of Bellingham Bay. Walk through the new Waypoint Park. Restrooms start/finish and along the way. Directions to Start: From I-5 North, take exit 256, Bellis Fair and turn left onto Meridian to start point. From I-5 South, take exit 256 and turn right on Meridian to store. Ask for walk box at Customer Service desk.

Bellingham - Cordata Start Box Location: Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Start/Finish Time: Daily 7 am–9 pm. Closed: Major Holidays County: Whatcom Host: Tamara Belts [email protected] 360-220-2111 Cordata Neighborhood: revised walk for 2021 6/11 km. Rated 1B. Y1713. Walk on city sidewalks, wooded trails, through residential neighborhoods, a new city park, and the campus of Whatcom Community College. Directions to Start: Driving I-5 southbound take exit 258, Bakerview exit, left over I-5, left on Eliza Ave., right on Westerly Rd. right into the Co-op parking lot. Northbound I-5 take exit 256 B, left on Bellis Fair Pkwy, pass Target and left on Eliza Ave. Cross Bakerview, right on Westerly Rd. Right into the Co-op parking lot. Register & drive to start.

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Birch Bay Start Box Location: Beachwood Grocery Store, 5000 Helwig Rd, Blaine Start/Finish Time: Sun 6am-2pm, Mon-Sat 6am-9pm County: Whatcom Host: Barry Lee [email protected] 360-366-4491

Birch Bay: 5, 8 & 10 km Rated 1-B. Y2417. Walk thru beautiful Birch Bay St. Park, Terrell Marsh Trail, along Terrell Creek and Birch Bay neighborhoods with views of Point Roberts and the Canadian Islands. Enjoy the waterfront and wildlife such as eagles & heron along the way. Stop for a picture at the marsh overlook. Restrooms available on this route.

Directions to Start: From I-5 Exit 266 (Grandview) - Go west on Grandview, make a right turn at the stop sign onto Jackson Rd., go about a mile and turn left onto Helwig going towards the park. Go .3 mi, store will be on the right. The walk box is at the right, front corner in the store. Register and drive to start point. WA State Park Discovery Pass is required for parking, $10/day or $30/ year.

Blaine – Peace Arch Park Start Box Location: Blaine Starbucks, 530 Peace Portal Dr Start/Finish Time: Daily 5am-9pm County: Whatcom Host: Judy Rice [email protected] 206-445-5337

Peace Arch Park: 5/10km. Rated 1B. Y1679. Walk thru the Peace Arch Park, Blaine Marine park, pier, boat docks, downtown and residential areas of Blaine. Great views of White Rock, Semiahmoo, Mt. Baker, Pt. Roberts and Drayton Harbor along the way.

Directions to Start: Starbucks: 530 Peace Portal Dr. From BC after clearing customs take the Blaine exit, use 2nd exit on roundabout, From

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I-5 northbound, take exit #276 then use the 4th roundabout exit (driving under I-5) on the 2nd roundabout use the 2nd exit on Peace Portal Dr. Starbucks is on the left at 530 Peace Portal Dr. Parking on Peace Portal Dr. on G St..

Blaine – Semiahmoo New walk for 2020 Start Box Location: Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine Start/Finish Time: Daylight hours County: Whatcom Host: Judy Rice [email protected] 206-445-5337

Semiahmoo: 5/10 km. Rated 2B. Y2594. Walk along paths, trails and roads of Semiahmoo enjoying the views of Drayton Harbor on one side and Semiahmoo Bay on the other. Also views of Mt. Baker, White Rock, Blaine and Pt. Roberts. Ample water fowl can be viewed on this walk.

Directions to Start: Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. Blaine. From Blaine or B.C. drive south on Peace Portal Dr. Right on Blaine Rd. (then follow northbound directions). From I-5 northbound take exit 274, Right on Peace Portal Dr. Left on Blaine Rd. Right on Drayton Harbor Rd. Right on Semiahmoo Pkwy. Right on 3rd round a bout exit. Park and enter the main Semiahmoo Resort entrance. The walk binder is located at the front desk. You may have to request it

Burlington – Downtown & Skagit River Start Box Location: Haggen Market, 757 Haggen Drive, Burlington Start/Finish Time: 9am–9pm Mon-Fri, 9am–7pm Sat & Sun County: Skagit. Host: Tom & Sue Wallace [email protected] 360-491-5560 Downtown & Skagit River: 5/10 km. Rated 1B. Y1277. Walk on the dike bordering the Skagit River and through the old business district including small shops, nice restaurants and a restored train Rev 1 3-4-2021 January 2021 Complimentary copy – please take one

station. Directions to Start: I-5, Exit 230, Right onto SR 20, Right onto Haggen Drive. Start box is a two-drawer wooden file cabinet.

Coupeville Start Box Location: Coupeville Inn, 200 Coveland St., Coupeville Start/Finish Time: Daylight hours 10am-6pm. County: Island Hosts: Sue & Bob Payton [email protected] 360-914-4268

Historic Town and Country: revised walk for 2021 5/6/11 km. Rated 2B. Y1548. Walk in the historic town of Coupeville and along country roads and trails in Ebey’s Landing Historical Reserve with views of Puget Sound and farm fields. Views of Penn Cove, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and on clear days Mt. Baker & Mt. Rainier. The bluff trail offers views of Port Townsend, Protection Island, Dungeness, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island and more. Part of walk is on rural roads. 5K option with a remote start that walks the bluff and wooded trails overlooking Ebey's Prairie. Dogs ok on leash but not in buildings. Strollers: hard| Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes |Restrooms: Yes

Directions to Start:200 NW Coveland St, Coupeville. Follow SR 20 to traffic light in Coupeville. From North, turn left, from South turn right at the stop light onto Main Street. Left on Coveland St two blocks to Coupeville Inn on your right. Registration in a zipper binder in the corner drawer of the lobby. Open from 10am - 6pm. Restroom within the first K of the walk across Alexander St. behind the Chamber of Commerce Office, and along the route. Do not park in Coupeville Inn parking lot.

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N. Deception Pass State Park Start Box Location: Parks Mart (formerly Seabolt’s Smokehouse at Deception Pass) 40928 State Route 20, Oak Harbor Start/Finish Time: 7am-6pm Mon-Sat, 8am-6 pm Sun. Island County, Whidbey Island. County: Skagit Hosts: Tom & Sue Wallace [email protected] 360-491-5560

Note this is a seasonal walk: April -Sept

Deception Pass State Park: Walk the north or south side of Deception Pass State Park or both for 20K. 5/10/20 km. Rated 2B. Y1681. Walks are entirely within the park. Views include Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains and Deception Pass Bridge. Walk through old growth forest, and walk across the Deception Pass Bridge. Several gradual hills. Food, water, picnic supplies and toilets at start/finish and along route. Picnic spots. Take water. Not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. Photo opportunities at every turn. WA State Park Discovery Pass required - $10 per day or $30 per year. Hours: Mon-Sat 7 am- 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 6 pm

Directions to Start Box: From I-5, take Exit 230 Burlington to Highway 20 West. Follow signs toward Anacortes. Left at stop light toward La Conner. Immediate Right into the Farmhouse Restaurant parking lot. Start box is inside entryway. Register and drive 13 miles to start (East Cranberry Lake parking lot, Deception Pass State Park). A Discover Pass is required for parking.

Ferndale Start Box Location: Haggen Food & Pharmacy, 1815 Main Street Start/Finish Time: 9am–9pm Mon-Fri, 9am–7pm Sat, 9-6 Sun. County: Whatcom

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Host: Barry Lee [email protected] 360-366-4491

Ferndale: 5/11 km. Rated 2B. Y1005. Walk thru downtown, Pioneer, Hovander Homestead, Tennent Lake parks and along the Nooksack River. Enjoy murals, historic buildings and views of Mt Baker as you walk through Ferndale's parks and downtown. Wonderful boardwalk through Tennent Lake (closed hunting season). Restrooms at start and along route. Directions to Start: From north or south I-5, Exit 262 Ferndale, Right on Main St. Left on La Bounty Dr. (signal) Haggen is on your right. Hours 9 am - 9 pm Mon-Fri; 9 am - 7 pm Sat; 9 am- 6 pm Sun.

Friday Harbor/San Juan Island Start Box Location: The Market at 1519 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Start/Finish Time: Daily from 6 am to 10 pm. County: San Juan Hosts: Tom & Sue Wallace [email protected] 360-491-5560

Friday Harbor/San Juan Island: 5/6/11 km. Rated 2A. Y0987. Register for this walk in Anacortes and then drive 4.4 miles to the ferry. (Fee parking at ferry terminal). Walk begins and ends from the ferry landing in Friday Harbor. Walk along country roads with fabulous water views. The walk finishes through downtown Friday Harbor. The 5 km stays in Friday Harbor business and residential districts. Toilets available at ferry landing but not on the walk routes. Take water as there is none on the route. Check ferry sailing times at: http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/

Directions to Start: From I-5, Exit 230, Highway 20 west. Follow signs for Anacortes. At Anacortes, follow Highway 20 as it turns right on Commercial. Follow Commercial past 17th and turn right into store parking lot. Start box is immediately to your left as you enter the store’s main entrance. Walking directions include driving directions to Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Walk starts at Ferry Dock in Friday Harbor. Rev 1 3-4-2021 January 2021 Complimentary copy – please take one

La Conner Start Box Location: Farm House Restaurant, 13724 La Conner / Whitney Road Start/Finish Time: 7 am-9 pm daily, County: Skagit Hosts: Tim & Cheryl Fisher [email protected] 425-626-0492 La Conner: 5/10 km. 5K Rated 1A; 10K Rated 2B. Y1279. Walk past the marina and along the beautiful Swinomish Channel on a new walkway. Walk along First Street browsing in the unique gift shops and galleries. Walk through Pioneer Park. There are many restaurants and fun sculptures along the way. Restrooms along the route. Directions to Start Box: I-5, to Exit 230 Burlington to Highway 20 West. Follow signs toward Anacortes. Left at stop light toward La Conner. Immediate Right into the Farmhouse Restaurant parking lot. Start box is inside entryway. Register and drive 5 miles to start.

Lynden Start Box Location: Lynden Food Pavilion, 8130 Washington 539. Start/Finish Time: Daily dawn to dusk County: Whatcom Host: Judy Rice [email protected] 206-445-5337

Town and Parks: 5/10 km. Rated 1A. Y0943. Walk through the picturesque Dutch themed town in residential areas, downtown and parks with views of Mt. Baker and the Canadian Cascades. Restrooms at start, finish and along the way. Directions to Start: I-5, Exit 256A, Bellingham. Right on Guide Meridian for 10.5 miles. Right at stoplight at Kok Road. Food Pavilion is in the shopping center on your left.

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Mount Vernon Start Box Location: Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar 416 S 1st St., County: Skagit 360-336-0951 Start/Finish Time: Mon -Sat: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun: 8:00 am - 5:00pm. Host: Joe Pepia [email protected] 360-899-5311

Mount Vernon – East: 10km. Rated 2A. Y1275. 10 km -Walk from Downtown to nice neighborhoods with lovely gardens. Through the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hillcrest and Kiwanis Parks. Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes

Mount Vernon – East (Riverwalk): 6 km. Rated 1A. Y1275. Walk through downtown Mount Vernon passing many local restaurants and small businesses, including the historic Lincoln Theatre. Pass through quiet residential areas. Enjoy the Riverwalk with beautiful views of the Skagit River and Skagit Valley. Picnic spots along route.

Directions to Start: I-5 Exit 226. Southbound - turn right on W. Kincaid, Northbound - turn left under the bridge on W. Kincaid St. (both) Cross railroad tracks and proceed three blocks to 1st St South. Turn right. Proceed to Gates St. and turn left. Park in Riverwalk parking lot. Restrooms are adjacent to Riverwalk plaza and parking. Walk one block east on Gates Street (away from the river) to 1st St. Cross and Left on 1st St. Ristretto is near the corner of Gates St. and 1st St. S. on the east side of the street. Start box is located on the bottom shelf of the display shelf on your right after entering store.

Join the Northwest Tulip Trekkers for fun, fitness and friendship!

You don’t have to join an AVA club, but it is more fun if you do! The local club is the NW Tulip Trekkers. Our members typically come from Island, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties and BC, Canada. Annual membership dues are $5 per Rev 1 3-4-2021 January 2021 Complimentary copy – please take one

individual and $10 per family. Besides hosting Traditional events (offered usually one time only) and many Year-Round events (YRE’s), our members get together to walk our own YREs or travel to other clubs’ events. If you would like more information or are interested in joining the Trekkers, contact Tim Fisher [email protected] 425-626-0492. You may also mail your dues along with your name, address, phone and email to: NW Tulip Trekkers, PO Box 1603, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

ALL WALKS: Credit only is $3.00. Disclaimer: Every effort is made to assure a safe, enjoyable event. The sponsors are not responsible for accident, theft, damage or any other liability. For pictures and more information visit our website at www.nwtrekkers.org .

NWTT One Day Traditional Event!

Saturday August 7, 2021 - Come join the NW Tulip Trekkers for a walk in Bellingham

NW Tulip Trekkers invite you to join us in our walk around Bellingham City, Bay, Whatcom Creek and Farmer’s Market. Please also take time to enjoy some of our many other walks around this beautiful part of the world in which we live!!

Event takes place regardless of weather except where otherwise noted, pets are permitted, but not in buildings. Owners are responsible for leash and cleanup laws. and/or material damage.

Start Time: 9:30 am until 11:30 am at Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck Street Finish Time: 2:30 pm Distances: 6k and 11k AVA Credit: $3.00. All walkers must register, carry and return a start card. AVA sanctioned event – Eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards.

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