Samish Overlook
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DNR’s Samish Overlook popular for its views and recreation opportunities
Samish Overlook Day-Use Area in the Blanchard Forest Block, south of Bellingham, offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands. It is also is a place where hikers, paragliders, and equestrian riders have joined forces by contributing hundreds of hours of their… Continue reading
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Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with DNR
Earth Day is coming around again this Monday, April 22. It also happens to land within National Volunteer Week. With so much to celebrate, this is the perfect time to get outside and help the Washington State Department of Natural… Continue reading
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Hooves and wings unite to clean up Samish Overlook
Samish Overlook in Blanchard Forest near Bellingham (map), not only offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands, but also is a place where hikers, paragliders, and equestrian riders work together to preserve this beautiful recreation area. On March 9,… Continue reading
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Volunteer opportunities: Much to do on DNR-managed lands in February
A little soggy weather never seems to stop DNR’s stalwart volunteers from lending a hand on state lands. Interested in joining the fun? Here’s a rundown on work parties that are coming up in February. For more details and updates… Continue reading
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Volunteer opportunity: Rescheduled Samish Overlook work party is Feb. 25
DNR and the North Cascades Soaring Club are co-sponsoring a volunteer work party at the Samish Overlook day-use area beginning at 9 a.m. on February 25. This event, originally scheduled for January 21, was rescheduled due to inclement weather.… Continue reading
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Samish Overlook Update: Area scheduled to reopen Dec. 21
DNR will reopen Samish Overlook day-use area in Skagit County a little later than planned. Originally, we said the area would reopen November 30. Our goal now is to reopen it on December 21. The delay is to improve public… Continue reading
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Samish Overlook temporary closure begins tomorrow, Sept. 20
Beginning tomorrow, September 20, DNR will temporarily close the Samish Overlook Day-use Area while crews make improvements to the parking lot and trails in the area. We expect to re-open the popular viewpoint and trailhead by November 30. Work will include construction of improved… Continue reading
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Samish Overlook now reopened. Thanks to volunteers!
Last month, we reported that vandals chopped down 12 trees at Samish Overlook day-use area south of Bellingham and left the trees strewn around the area. It was enough of a mess that DNR staff in our Northwest Region closed… Continue reading