Peace Arch Historical State Park (parks.wa.gov)

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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.

The International Peace Arch is a 67-foot dramatic white arch that rises from the green lawns and flowering gardens on the U.S.-Canada border at Blaine. This iconic feature is devoted to peace and serenity. Peace Arch is unique because it consists of two parks in two countries. The southern half of the park is owned by Washington State Parks and the northern half is owned by British Columbia Provincial Parks.

Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 (Wikipedia) The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, dubbed the “Great American Eclipse” by some media, was a total solar eclipse visible within a band that spanned the contiguous United States from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. It was also visible as a partial solar eclipse from as far north as Nunavut in northern Canada to as far south as northern South America. In northwestern Europe and Africa, it was partially visible in the late evening. In northeastern Asia, it was partially visible at sunrise.