- The Mad River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It rises in the Cascade Mountains and flows southeast to join the Entiat River. It is part of the Columbia River basin, being a tributary of the Entiat River, which empties into the Columbia River.
- Five iconic state parks near Bellingham and the far north Northwest (parks.wa.gov)
Washington’s northernmost city Bellingham has that perfectly Northwest feeling, with bookstore and coffee house combos, an art and music scene, a university and more. But the town itself is flanked by Mount Baker to the east and the Salish Sea to the west, making it outdoor heaven for hikers, cyclists, boaters, paddlers, anglers and more. And you won’t have to drive far to find this natural drama: the area has five state parks less than an hour away.