National Night Out is coming to Birch Bay August 7th 6-9pm at the Birch Bay Waterslides. National Night Out is al community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This years event is being hosted by Birch Bay Waterslides and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department. […]
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Jul
Jul
The season for crab is almost upon us! Birch Bay is well known as one of the most popular crabbing areas in the NW. The crab are plentiful and perhaps it’s so popular because the water is so accessible in Birch Bay. People will use boats, kayaks, and paddleboards to drop their crab pots, and […]
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Jul
Jul
Before you start lighting off fireworks this 4th of July you need to know the rules! WHEN CAN I SHOOT OFF FIREWORKS IN BIRCH BAY? You can shoot off consumer fireworks • July 3rd: 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM • July 4th: 6:00 PM until 12:00 midnight • July 5th: 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM […]
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May
May
On May 22, 2018 the Whatcom County Council approved a new ordinance for Birch Bay which allows golf carts to operate on county roads that fall within the designated zone and have speed limits of 25mph. The council vote was a unanimous 7-0 and allowed for the ordinance to operate for 18 months after which […]
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Apr
Apr
While the construction of the new Birch Bay Community Park is still a couple of years in the future, there’s been some good news regarding funding for the $4.4 million park. State legislators approved a $1 million grant as part of the state’s capital budget. While the Whatcom County Council has already approved the Master […]
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Apr
Apr
The Birch Bay Waterslide Park is one of the most popular attractions in Birch Bay and offers a wide range of slides for all ages and family members. If you’re going to be in Birch Bay multiple weekends in the summer you might want to consider their discounted ticket packages or a Family Season pass! […]
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Mar
Mar
The 16th Annual Wings Over Water Birding Festival March 16-18, 2018 in Blaine, Washington celebrates the incredible variety of migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State. This major stopover on the Pacific Flyway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, BC is designated as an […]
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Dec
Dec
Looking to start off the New Year with an exciting event? Then you need to join hundreds of other brave souls for a plunge into Puget Sound on January 1st! Birch Bay hosts it’s annual plunge at noon in the middle of Birch Bay (just look for the huge crowd of people in swimsuits). You’ll […]
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Dec
Dec
With the new year fast approaching it’s time to get ready for Birch Bay’s famous Ring of Fire event! This family friendly gathering takes place on December 31 each year between 7pm and 8pm. People from all over the county come to Birch Bay and place road flares along the shoreline which creates a beautiful […]
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Oct
Oct
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has re-opened recreational crabbing in Birch Bay for the fall/winter! Currently on their website they show an opening date of October 7th and a closing date of December 31, 2017. If you missed out on the summer crabbing, or you just can’t get enough crab, this is a […]