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A FEW MILES NORTH OF BELLINGHAM IS LUMMI ISLAND, A SMALL, TRANQUIL ISLAND that was named one of 28 “Best Secret Islands on Earth” by Travel & Leisure magazine in 2011. Not a tourist destination in the traditional sense, Lummi offers a relaxing retreat for food enthusiasts and nature lovers. This is where you’ll find a vibrant artist community living on “island time” and enjoying every minute of the laid-back lifestyle. Quiet, tree-lined country lanes traverse the island, making biking or walking the obvious recreational activities, but outdoor and cultural options are varied, and a great meal is never far away. In the summer months, find a spot to watch reef netters hard at work in the bay. Wild Pacific salmon reef net fishing is a traditional Pacific Northwest salmon-fishing method and has been practiced for centuries by Native American tribes using cedar canoes and cedar nets to catch wild sockeye and other wild Pacific salmon. The world-famous Willows Inn offers accommodation and gourmet fare that is both seasonal and local. Visit one of three preserves protected by the Lummi Island WATERSIDENW.COM
PHOTO BY RICK LAWLER
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