Location: Editorial office very near Fairhaven
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Adventures NW is the area's favorite outdoor recreation, sports and lifestyle magazine, focusing on all that the region has offer casual outdoor lovers and serious athletes, adventure travelers and armchair enthusiasts, locals to the region (families included) and travelers from all over the country and world-- anyone who likes to experience the outdoors in some way.

A full-color magazine, ANW is published quarterly in Fairhaven by Paul Haskins and Alaine Borgias, who have a long history living, working and playing in the area. The pages are filled with an extensive outdoor calendar, plus in-depth articles and brilliant photos by contributors such as uber-kayakers Heather and Brandon Nelson, Seattle Times contributor Mike McQuaide, renowned photographer Jon Brunk, and others. More than 30,000 readers enjoy each issue, either through paid subscriptions or by picking up a free copy at one of over 350 locations throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties, in select locutions in Snohomish County, central and eastern Washington and lower British Columbia, and at all Washington REI stores.

More info on subscribing or obtaining previous issues can be found online.

A favorite among readers, Adventures NW magazine is a resource for discovering outdoor events and activities in "the northwest corner," and an inspiration to Race... Play... Experience... to try new adventures and delve into all our part of the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Location: PO Box 1293

Epic Events is the Pacific Northwest's #1 provider of outdoor cinema event services and produces the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema in Bellingham. They rent inflatable movie screens, digital projectors, audio equipment, and provide full service outdoor cinema services throughout the region.

Location: Up the hill on 11th
Hours: Mon - Thur, 9:30 am to 7 pm
Fri, 9:30 am to 8 pm
Sat, 10 am to 6 pm
Sun, 11 am to 5 pm

The complete mountain bike shop - and they introduced Bellingham to mountain bikes. But also they were the first snowboard dealer in Bellingham and they carry skis for cross country and downhill. They have rental programs and a ski and snowboard half back program for growing kids. And much more. Check their website for a complete listing of their services and products.

What really makes this shop worth your time and money is their staff of professionals. They have many years of combined experience. Owner John Hauter started the store in 1971 and still helps people choose the best bike for their needs. And he has developed and kept a sales and repair staff who have many years experience and provide quality service. Visit their shop and check it out. It is one of Fairhaven's premier shops.

Fairhaven is at the start of the Chuckanut Mountain bike trails. Fairhaven Bike has rental bikes with maps and full local knowledge from their staff. The photo above shows Steve doing a custom fitting - which are available by appointment.

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Explore the Great Northwest Volkswagen style. Their vans sleep 4 people comfortably. They also offer options such as tent, BBQ, folding chairs, etc. The NW is perfect for van camping and Fairhaven is a perfect base to start and end a NW tour.