Larrabee State Park
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| Larrabee State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
 The park's rocky coastline
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| Name origin: Named for C.X. Larrabee | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. [1] |
| Area | 2,683 acres (1,086 ha) |
| Established | 1923 |
| - Donation | 1915 |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington
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| Website: Larrabee State Park | |
Larrabee State Park is a Washington state park located six miles (10 km) south of the city of Bellingham. It was the state's first state park and had its beginnings in 1915, when the Larrabee family donated 20 acres to the state to be made into a park. In 1923, the new park was officially named after Charles Xavier Larrabee.[2]
Activities and amenities
The park features a short walk down to a pebble beach with views onto Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. For longer excursions, there are 13 miles of biking trails and 15 miles of hiking trails. Picnicking, boating, fishing in either salt or fresh water, sailboarding, and beachcombing are among the other recreational options.[2]
References
External links
- Larrabee State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Larrabee State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
