September, 2025

Bellingham, Washington

Saint Clair Park offers visitors a beautiful retreat into nature, featuring sprawling green spaces, vibrant floral displays, and well-maintained walking paths. An Irish blessing was left on a rock at the entrance of the park for discovery by early morning joggers or those interested in leisurely strolls. 

Blaine, Washington

A fisherman blessing vessel was left on a bench in Blaine Marine Park.  The park is a wonderful place for the whole family.  There are trails for walking and benches for sitting and enjoying the views across Boundary Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to Pt. Roberts, White Rock, Semiahmoo and the San Juan Islands. Combined with a walk to the Blaine Public Pier and Marina the area offers a 2-mile waterfront stroll.  A playground is available for children.  

Birch Bay, Washington

Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre camping park with 8,255 feet of saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and 14,923 feet of freshwater shoreline on Terrell Creek. The park is rich in shellfish resources and offers numerous trails with panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Gulf Islands. A fisherman blessing vessel was left at a bridge adjoining a major trail.  Hopefully someone will find it and report their find. 

September, 2024

Birch Bay, Washington

An Irish blessing vessel was left along a major trail on a picnic table in Birch Bay State Park.  It is a 194-acre camping park with 8,255 feet of saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and 14,923 feet of freshwater shoreline on Terrell Creek. The park is rich in shellfish resources and offers numerous trails with panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Gulf Islands. 

Ferndale, Washington

The Centennial Riverwalk Park has a pedestrian walkway and promenade along the west bank of the Nooksack River.  Located on the Front Street right of way between Main and Cherry Streets, this park offers a variety of cultural sights and views of the Nooksack River and Mount Baker.  A Native American blessing is located on a bench along this beautiful walkway.

September 2023
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Blaine, Washington and White Rock, B.C.

We left a a fisherman vessel on September 22 at one of our favorite spaces.  The Boardwalk at White Rock is a lovely place to visit, and we do so often.  We regularly dine at several restaurants located there so it is a great place to leave a blessing. The vessel is in a sculpture and easy to see by those traversing the boardwalk.

An Irish blessing is waiting for the fortunate person who happens to sit at a table in Blaine, WA. overlooking Drayton Harbor, with views of Semiahmoo and White Rock B.C. The table is located at a public seating and dining area filled with benches and flowerpots.  It's a lovely space close to shops and restaurants, near the U.S./Canadian border.

September 2022
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Birch Bay, Washington and Surry, B.C.

The Crescent Moon blessing was left for the fortunate person who happens to visit the pier in White Rock, B.C.  The pier is located on Marine drive and is a lovely space with shops and restaurants and lots of fun!

The Heart blessing was left for the fortunate person who happens to visit the pier in White Rock, B.C.  The pier is located on Marine drive and is a lovely space with shops and restaurants and lots of fun!

A fisherman vessel was deposited in beautiful Birch Bay Park boasting old growth firs towering over hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic tables, playgrounds, beach front and lots more.  It's Labor Day Weekend so the park is full.  Hopefully whoever finds the blessing will report it!  This month is the last in Washington for a while.  Next stop, Oahu.

A Crescent Moon blessing was deposited near the entrance of Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve.  Fifty-four acres of forest, trails, bluff and beach, provide spectacular viewpoints of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands.  Enjoy the hike!

Bellingham, Washington has several wonderful parks, and one of the most isolated, yet beautiful is located in Fairhaven near the Bellingham pier and railroad station.  Matine Park has sweeping views of Bellingham Bay as well as access to the ocean for swimming and wading.  There are shelters and tables for picnics as well as other amenities.  It has a sandy beach ideal for young beach combers.  This park is linked to an amazing trail system and is a hidden treasure and well worth the visit.