Your Are Welcome to Birch Bay at anytime of the year.

Right Now the Following  Recreational Businesses Are Open: (It is best to call for times.) 

  This page updated on 02/10/2006   Summer Businesses *
Other Fun Things to Do:

    Hike  or Ride Your Bike Parallel to the Beach
        Birch Bay Drive has a 4 Foot shoulder on each side of the road that runs from Birch Bay Village through Birch Bay State Park. This shoulder is intended of walking, hiking, jogging, bike riding, roller blading, wheel chares. All human powered except for power wheel chares. Have fun share the road and share the shoulder. Many people who have used this facility in past years have parked at the state park. Beginning this year, due to state budget short fall you will need to pay $5.00 to park your car at the state park. Seasonal passes are available for $50. There are a few free parking areas at the far north end of the state park. You will find free parking at the rest of Birch Bay. There may be less demand for parking in the Cotton Wood Beach area.

    Hike the Beach
        Birch Bay State Park and the central part of Birch Bay are open areas.  The beach has a gentle slope.  Many people enjoy a walk along the beach. Many beach comb along the way.  

    Hike out on the tide flats.
        Pick a low tide time and hike out on the tide flats. During the winter wear water tight boots.  During the summer it is best to wear sneakers.

    Come and Bird watch
        The shore birds here change with the seasons. The Black Brant will be here in April. Mallards and fresh water ducks will show up when the fresh water lakes freeze. You will find woodland and marsh area birds in the state park and the reed area of Terrell Creek. You will find woodland and meadow birds in the Equestrian Park on Blaine Road. Of course you will find our resident bird (the Great Blue Heron) most anywhere in Birch Bay. Even the seasoned residents still are excited to see an Eagle even though we see them almost on a weekly basis along with the common loon, Canada geese, herring gull, American crow, and Ravens.
     
    Watch the Sunset
        Sunsets at Birch Bay are phenomenal. Some people start watching a sun set in the Cottonwood Beach area, then drive to Bay Center Market area, then at Alderson Road end Park, and finally end up at Birch Bay State Park for the final setting.

    Take your Dog for a walk along the beach
        Birch Bay appears to be a particularly good place to take a dog for a walk. Take a leash and a plastic bag. Be ready to retrieve your dog's divets.

    Lunch in your Car
        Take your sack lunch, a good book and park your car where you can see the beach. Birch Bay is the kind of place where you should never eat on the run.