WA’s Birch Bay polar plunge Guinness World Records attempt fails

More than 4,900 people were registered to wade into Birch Bay near Blaine in Whatcom County in an attempt to break the world record for largest Polar Bear Dip.
The Olympian

Did Birch Bay polar bear dip set new world record? Here’s what Guinness says

“Having the Guinness World Records brand associated with this event brings global recognition and credibility, emphasizing ...

Birch Bay polar bear dip failed to break world record, Guinness says. Here’s why

According to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, two factors caused the Birch Bay Polar Bear Dip’s attempt to set a new record to fail. “An accurate starting count could not be confirmed due to ...

Brrr! Birch Bay tries to set world record for largest Polar Bear Dip

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism are ...

Nearly 5,000 attempt polar bear dip world record in Washington

A Washington city may have broken a Guinness World Record by gathering nearly 5,000 people to take a "polar bear dip" at the same time.
The Bellingham Herald

Birch Bay Waterslides announces it will reopen two years after severe injury and closure

Owners of the Birch Bay Waterslides water park in Blaine recently announced the business will be reopening for the 2025 summer season. The popular water park closed early for the season in 2023 after ...