Dog walking in Everson

Downtown Lynden

Hop in the car and head to the Downtown neighborhood of Lynden, just six miles from Everson. Leash your pup and prepare to be entrenched in possibly the most charming downtown area you may ever see. The town's Dutch Village Mall is a collection of specialty shops developed around a huge rotating windmill! A canal also runs through the center of the area to make it even more picturesque. There are some puptastic pet-friendly restaurants in Downtown, too. JoFish Seafood and Grill, and the Drizzle Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room have outdoor seating areas where they love to host diners and leashed dogs.

Heartland Drive

Have a hankering for some off-leash time? Head to Lynden’s Heartland Drive neighborhood, just six miles from Everson. Your pup will go bananas for the Bender Fields Dog Park. This one-acre fenced-in area is perfect for a game of fetch and some quality social time. Outside of the off-leash area, leashed dogs are welcome on the Jim Kaemingk Sr. City Trail that winds through the Bender Fields complex that’s made up of athletic fields, a bocce ball court and a playground. There’s also a picnic area and restrooms. The Heartland Drive neighborhood is also home to Lynden City Park, a furiffic natural spot to explore with your leashed pooch.

W Washington U/ High Street

There will be tons of tail wagging in the W Washington U/ High Street neighborhood in Bellingham, some 20 miles down the road from Everson. This neighborhood’s Sehome Hill Arboretum is a puptacular place for a hike with Fido. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park, and can even run unleashed on secondary trails, the paths that aren’t paved. The Douglas Fir Trail is short and you will love meandering through the forest. The arboretum’s trails are flanked by lush green vegetation, flowers in warmer months, and beautiful colors in the fall. You’ll want to pack cleanup bags and drinking water for your adventure.

Happy Valley

You’ll have a happy dog in the Happy Valley neighborhood of Bellingham, about 20 miles from Everson. This neighborhood’s Lake Padden Dog Park has a large fenced-in area with grass, shrubs and trees where your pup can run free. There is a designated area for smaller dogs, and the park also has handy dog waste cleanup stations, human restrooms, and a covered area with a picnic table. Outside of the fenced-in zone, Lake Padden Park has off-leash trails east of the Padden Creek Crossing that you and your pooch will love exploring. If your dog is a swimmer, there is a canine water exercise area on the east end of the lake, just outside of the dog park. If you plan to hit the trails, pack your own cleanup baggies.

Chukanut Village/ Edgemore

For some major exercise, visit the Chukanut Village/ Edgemore neighborhood in Bellingham. Just 20 miles from Everson, this neighborhood is home to the Post Point Dog Park, a pawpular spot for off-leash fun in Bellingham. The park is located adjacent to the Post Point Water Treatment Area, and includes huge open fields and trails. The area isn’t fenced, so be sure to have voice control over your dog if you let him off-leash. Keep the area free of waste, and bring your own cleanup bags. You’ll want to pack drinking water, too. After some exercise, check out the cluster of pet-friendly restaurants in this neighborhood! When the weather’s nice, enjoy the furiffic outdoor seating areas at Fairhaven Fish and Chips, Magdalena’s Creperie and Colophon Café.