When you come out to Washington State, you need to check out some of the best coastal towns around. With so many possibilities, it may be hard to choose. But, you can trust that this list has you covered for a drive north and south on the coast of Washington. Bow, WA Not only is … Read more
Just northwest of The Oyster Bar south of Bellingham, Washington is Larrabee State Park. It truly is one of the most beautiful state parks in the Pacific Northwest. Below are the five best trails to know about when hiking in and around Larrabee State Park. #1 – Fragrance Lake Trail The Fragrance Lake Trail is … Read more
Go local with our tips for interesting things to do on Chuckanut Drive in spring. Get finger puppets on South Fork Farms South Fork Farms in Mount Vernon attracts visitors with different activities related to interacting with alpacas. Looking for original souvenirs from one of the memorable stops on Chuckanut Drive? Buy miniature finger puppets … Read more
The Journey of what is now known as The Oyster Bar restaurant began long before 1921 on Samish Bay. It started as a company called Pearl Oyster Company. The owners of Pearl company brought in and planted eastern oysters, selling them fresh in the shell. Later, Pearl company was sold to E. N. Steele and … Read more
2021 marks the 2 important dates: the 125th birthday of the oldest artifact of Bow – a steam locomotive – and the 105th anniversary of the opening of Chuckanut Drive. Explore exciting facts about the milestones of our community! The railroad impact in Bow The second part of the 19th century featured the advent of … Read more
We know that you have many seafood restaurant choices in and around the Northwest corner of Washington. Our *unbiased* opinion is that we love The Oyster Bar above all, but in all fairness, it is important to highlight other restaurants in the area. Here are two other local options: Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill (currently … Read more
If a drive through the Chuckanut Scenic Byway clears your mind, just think of how you will feel perched above Samish Bay sipping a glass of our Woodward Canyon 2016 Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon or savoring our fresh Northwest oysters. Situated in the Chuckanut Mountains, The Oyster Bar offers a seasonally-inspired menu along with expansive views … Read more
Our locally-sourced menu isn’t the only thing that separates our restaurant from the rest. Visitors also stop by year-round to take in stunning views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. More than 170 islands varying in size and population comprise the San Juan Islands. Some islands are popular tourist and retiree attractions, while … Read more
Thousands of migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway pass through northwest Washington to rest, eat and breed. A great place to see them is at Larrabee State Park, a 2,748-acre waterfront park located on Samish Bay. According to Cascade Loop — a publication that tracks 225 of Washington’s 346 annually recorded bird species — birdwatchers … Read more
Forged during the Eocene Epoch approximately 50 million years ago, the Chuckanut Formation is composed of layers of sedimentary rock that reveal the area’s former climate and geological environment. According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Exploring Expedition began studying fossil specimens collected from the formation during the mid-19th century. The … Read more