This environmental education center and city park focuses on maritime and city history, salmon propagation, and fishing. A seven-station interpretive path explores the life cycle of salmon and demonstrates how young salmon are incubated and raised at hatcheries. Some 3 million chinook, coho and chum salmon are released every spring. The best viewing time is in mid- October to mid-December.

Picnicking facilities are available. Open dawn till dusk.

Location: 1600 C St, Bellingham Washington 98226 Telephone 360-676-6806

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Maryhill Museum of Art ? Family Fun Day ? The Good Life Harvest Festival Goldendale continuing A Tuba Christmas Ilwaco December 12 White Salmon Arts Council?s ?I?m Dreaming of a White Salmon? White Salmon December 5 A Vintage Christmas Craft & Gift Show Spokane December 4 thru December 6 Passport to the Peninsula Port Angeles and Port Townsend November 14 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: The Messiah Wenatchee December 6 Celestial Observation Bash Olympia November 20 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield November 19 thru November 21 Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 Fall Wreath and Barrel Tasting Wenatchee November 27 thru November 29