Whatcom Falls Park (Bellingham, Washington)
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Washington /
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Bellingham, Washington /
Electric Avenue, 1401
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World / United States / Washington
park, fishing area, fun -to be removed, playground, explosion site, picnic area, cliff, interesting place, fish pond
1401 Electric Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 778-7000
www.bellingham.org/insider-blogs/exploring-the-hidden-t...
Home to some great cliffs to jump off of and also home of the largest gas pipe explosion ever in the United States. Three boys were killed in this park when the pipeline exploded. The 1999 explosion led to fines and civil restitution of over $100 million for the three pipeline companies involved.
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 778-7000
www.bellingham.org/insider-blogs/exploring-the-hidden-t...
Home to some great cliffs to jump off of and also home of the largest gas pipe explosion ever in the United States. Three boys were killed in this park when the pipeline exploded. The 1999 explosion led to fines and civil restitution of over $100 million for the three pipeline companies involved.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatcom_Falls_Park
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 48°45'18"N 122°25'59"W
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