Tour 5: Family-Friendly Hike @ Governors Point

Just south of Bellingham, where the forests of Chuckanut Mountain meet the Salish Sea, lies one of the most extraordinary pieces of land in Whatcom County. Governors Point is a 98-acre coastal peninsula with nearly 9,500 feet of marine shoreline along Chuckanut, Pleasant, and Samish Bays—and for decades, many of us have admired it from the water or glimpsed it from the road.

Now, thanks to years of community commitment and advocacy, and a remarkable donation from landowner Randy Bishop, those 98 acres are protected forever as a future nature reserve. This is one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal forest habitats on the Salish Sea.

This summer, we’re excited to invite the public for guided tours to preview the Governors Point trail before public access is established. Whether you come for the birds, the beaches, the sunset, or simply to be among the first to walk these trails, we hope you’ll join us! Governors Point is not currently open to the public outside of guided tours.

Tour 5

Bring the whole family for a kid-paced exploration along a wooded trail. We’ll visit a special viewpoint, explore the forest, and end the morning at the beach—the perfect way to share this incredible place with the next generation of stewards. Please note this trail is not suitable for strollers (check out our Road Walk, Roll, and Stroll on June 17th if you have little ones in a stroller!). Led by our Stewardship Director, Jennifer Mackey.

Only 10 Spots Available: Register now

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to our waiver form and directions to our meeting point.

To give the maximum number of people a chance to attend, please sign up for one session only.

What to bring: Water bottle, snacks, and a backpack.

Please note there are no bathroom facilities at Governors Point.

Learn more about Governors Point: Watch Video