Randy had to take a trip to Western Washington University for some class observation. While he was occupied, I took Makenzy and Cayleb on a five mile hike down to the waterfront where we chucked rocks into Bellingham Bay and watched trains.Brian Nelson is the Bellingham institute director and swears his office has the best view of all the institute offices, even beating out Hawaii. Just a bunch of palm trees there. Pass the tall pines and firs, home to eagles and owls that often perch and watch him work, is Bellingham Bay, where he often sees seals and looks out to the Pacific Ocean. We agreed, his view was phenomenal.
However, he told us to get a better view, we should stop by Sehome Hill Arboretum, a 180 acre natural preserve just around the corner. So we did.
On our way up the hill was this amazing tunnel carved out to let cars pass through years ago.
A little further and we came to this observation tower that was once used to spot wildfires.
We climbed up. This is the view. My picture doesn't do it justice, but it was beautiful and sunny.
