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Empowering Women in the Outdoors

Women's outdoor groups in Bellingham are creating vital spaces for people of all ages and abilities to come together, fostering community, building confidence, and deepening connections to nature.

Groups like the Wander Women Adventure Group, Sisterhood of the Trail, and Trail Sisters share a common goal: to empower women in recreation. The Wander Women Adventure Group, founded by Jen Gallant, quickly gained popularity after its first meetup, attracting women from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Empower women in recreation

Jen Gallant, founder of the Wander Women Adventure Group, previously led Girls on the Run, a program that empowers young girls through running, at the Whatcom Family YMCA.

Author's summary: Women's outdoor groups are emerging in Bellingham.

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Cascadia Daily News Cascadia Daily News — 2025-11-04

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