If
you are tired of learning about whales from TV documentaries,
specialty magazines, or the Internet, it is time you tried a more
direct approach, a whale watching expedition. Besides the
relaxing trip on the water, you can observe the lovely creatures
playing, swimming, communicating and feeding in their natural
environment.
Bellingham
is a popular destination for whale watchers around the world, being
said to hold a special charm, due to the imposing Douglas fir trees
that surround it like sentinels. The Puget Sound and a great number
of natural lakes are other attractions of this area, but nothing
lives up to the magnificence of the Gray whales and Orcas populating
the waters surrounding the town and thrilling tourists and locals
alike, almost all year long.
Besides
the whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions and various species of birds
put on a show every day, for the delight of nature and outdoor
activities lovers. Nothing beats a sunny afternoon on the deck of a
Bellingham ferry.
You
can enjoy the sun or lie back in the shadow, have lunch, breakfast or
an afternoon snack, enjoy a cocktail to compliment the salty breeze
or just explore the waters and listen to the talk of the mammals with
the binoculars and hydrophones, offered for free on most ferries’.
The
crew includes at least one guide or marine biologist ready to offer
provide detailed information on the whales "family life",
mating rituals and foraging techniques, so every expedition is not
only relaxing and entertaining, but also enriching.
