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.
“Having the Guinness World Records brand associated with this event brings global recognition and credibility, emphasizing ...
The Whatcom County community attempted to break the world record for largest polar bear dip on New Year’s Day 2026.
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 Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism are ...
Birch Bay, Washington may have set a new Guinness World Record Thursday after 4,917 people officially entered frigid water during a polar bear dip attempt. Several community groups organized the event ...