10-Minute Clam Digging Adventure at the US-Canada Border 🐚🌊
Our recent clam digging adventure at Birch Bay State Park (6965 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230) proved that sometimes the best treasures are found right beneath your feet - literally！Here's how we discovered the joy of "walking on seafood": 📍 Location & Access: Birch Bay State Park, Blaine, WA (Just 10 minutes from the Peace Arch border crossing - an unexpected gem！) 💫 Our First-Time Clamming Experience: 👣 The Thrill of the Hunt: • Barefoot beachcombing turned into a hilarious dance routine • "Pfft!" sounds revealed hidden clams beneath the sand • Half-bucket haul in just 30 minutes - pure beginner's luck！ • Bonus finds: Butter clams and the hilarious "giant straw" that was actually a horse clam！ 🤣 ✨ Wildlife Encounters: • Watched snowy owls patrolling the dunes • Spotted hermit crabs scuttling away • The occasional splash of jumping fish kept us entertained！ ⚠️ Essential Safety Info: 1️⃣ Toxin Alerts: • Check Washington Biotoxin Map BEFORE visiting • Emergency hotline: 1-866-880-5431 (24/7） 2️⃣ Permits Required: • $17/day shellfish license (available online or at Bay Center Market） • Got our annual license at Cabelas with crab traps - best deal！ 3️⃣ Perfect Timing: • Arrive 1 hour before low tide for maximum digging time • Bring a tide chart - your clamming success depends on it！ 🧰 Pro Gear List: • Basic: Bucket, small shovel, sun hat • Advanced: Waterproof gloves, headlamp (for sunset digs), water shoes • Secret weapon: Salt shaker to encourage clams to surface！ 🌿 Leave No Trace Tips: • Always refill your holes - stranded clams can't survive！ • Follow harvest limits: 40 cockles/person/day Maximum 10 pounds Minimum 1.5" size 🦀 Bonus Activities: • Free birdwatching guide at visitor center • Winter eagle sightings • Campfire clam bakes with ocean views！ #PacificNorthwestAdventures #ClamDigging101 #BirchBayTreasure #USCanadaBorder #SeattleWeekend #BeachcombingFun #OutdoorLife #SustainableForaging #FamilyFriendlyActivities
