The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.

Community Impact Night

Join us at Backcountry Essentials on April 17th for an evening of storytelling, film, and community action in the Bellingham area! Hear inspiring readings, watch powerful short films, and connect with local organizations making a difference. 

After the presentations, explore ways to get involved—plus, enjoy snacks, happy hour beer prices, crafting with Eliza Carver and earn a raffle ticket by engaging with local groups for a chance to win great prizes!

Doors – 7:00 PM, Presentations – 7:15 PM, Happy Hour & Community Engagement – 7:45 PM

Starts: April 17, 2025

Time: 7 p.m.

Admission: Free!

Location: Backcountry Essentials
1417 North State St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person: Backcountry Essentials

Phone: 360-543-5678

Email: info@backcountryessentials.net

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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