is of Northwestern
Washington and fifth in size in state. In vicinity are the largest
salmon cannery in world and one of largest lumber and saw mills on
coast. The Olympics, Selkirks and Cascades crowned by Mount Maker are
visible from its streets. Sehome Hill, where one of the state normal
schools is located, permits a view of Bellingham Bay where the ships of
the world anchor. In front of city lie San Juan Islands; fishing craft
may be seen. 150 acres of parking area have been provided. Pretty roads
lead through big timber in various directions. At its door stands Mount
Baker, one of main tourist objectives of the northwest, and one of the
most interesting mountains on the continent. The annual Marathon races,
participated in by the athletes of the world, are made to its summit and
back to Bellingham.

Suggested tours:

Mt. Baker, for a two days' trip, or unlimited
time.

Olga, East Sound and other points on the San Juan
islands; boat leaves every morning. See page 33.

Lummi, Cypress, Guemes and other islands, also
Deception Pass.

U. S. Experiment Farm, via Pacific Highway;
Government bulb farm, in full bloom during April
and May; Country Club.

Lake Whatcom, a suburban resort, 20 minutes' ride;
Nooksack Falls; Lake Samish by Samish road through
big timber.

Blaine, most northwesterly city in the United
States. Birch Bay and Lincoln Park, visiting also
Custer, Lynden and Ferndale.

Chuckanut Hill--view of Sound and surrounding
country.

Out in a launch to see a fish trap raised--a rare
sight.

Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Victoria, Vancouver
and the ocean--splendid water trips.

The famous Skagit Valley by trolley or auto.

Anacortes on Fidalgo Island by water, auto or
train.

=PORT ANGELES:= Northern gateway to Olympic Peninsula and nearer the
ocean than any other city in the Puget Sound country. Harbor is one of
the best. Railroads are just building in. Extensive improvements are
taking place. It has one of the largest saw and shingle mills in the
world. No prettier scenery anywhere.

[Illustration:

BRINGING IN A WHALE

INDIAN VILLAGE

BURDEN BEARER

CONTENTMENT

CALLING MOTHER

OUR EARLIEST PIONEERS.]

Suggested trips:

Lake