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Time to go for a walkabout

A series of interpretive walks hosted by Whatcom County Parks and Recreation will showcase the diverse landscapes of Whatcom County from the river to the slopes of Mount Baker. Two walks are scheduled for the month of May. They are:

Saturday, May 5: Join interpreters to learn about the challenges of early homesteading in the South Fork Nooksack Valley on this 1- to 2-mile walk in Nesset Farm County Park. Meet at the parks and recreation office to travel to site at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.

Saturday, May 12: This four-mile round-trip hike around Artist Point gives an up-close view of the snowiest place on earth. The Mt. Baker recreational area holds the world record for greatest amount of total snowfall in a single season and snow typically stays well into the early summer.

Meet at parks and recreation office to travel to site at 8 a.m. Fee is $28 and includes snowshoes and poles.

All walks are moderately paced on well-maintained trails and are guided by interpreter David Bean. All ages are welcome, although children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Raingear and appropriate footwear are recommended. For more information, call 733-2900.