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Terpenes—these odoriferous molecules give cannabis its distinctive flavors like pine, citrus, and berry—and they’re the new ‘it’ thing for connoisseurs across America. Produced alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD, these talented compounds do a lot more than smell good. They provide a unique array of therapeutic effects. They can reduce tumors, eliminate anxiety, and even fight acne. Cannabis produces over 200 different terpenes, and of those, 6 top the list as the most be

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid I went in to 2020 Solutions wanting something different. One of the budteners, Andrew, asked what I was looking for, but I couldn’t quite articulate it. “Something I can smoke in a little bubbler—something middle of the road—I want to get high, but I have a lot of stuff to do.” He stopped me in my rambling. “You tried Chernobyl? It’s a nice hybrid. Very light—a lot of artists use this one.” Artists, I thought. “I’ll take it.” I brought the gram (and a l

June 3rd of this year was the 8th annual Bellingham World Naked Bike Ride—hundreds of cyclists parading through town in the buff to promote open-mindedness and acceptance of all people. Getting high tends to do that too. Happy to have found a connection, I went down to the body-painting pre-party at The Hub Community Bike Shop, to check out the scene. Everyone was partially or completely naked. Young, old, people of all shapes and sizes—bikes everywhere. People painted each o

One mile: the perfect territory for a cannabis enthusiast. It’s walkable, large enough to wander aimlessly, yet small enough to make getting lost after dabbing some XJ-13 nothing to worry about. There are so many great miles, one could make it their life’s mission to seek out the best of them. But for now, let’s focus on Washington State, Whatcom County, Bellingham, Whatcom Falls Park. Location: 1401 Electric Ave. Bellingham, Wa 98229 Here’s what you have all within one squar

Have you ever wanted to get high without the ravenous side-effect of the munchies? This may seem oxymoronic—after all, the munchies are part of the package, right? And boosting appetite is an important medicinal effect of cannabis. But for some of us, the munchies get in the way of our health goals—or they get in the way of the high—especially when they spin out of control. What if there were strains specifically bred to minimize the munchies, or even suppress hunger altogeth

Nothing brightens a day out in Bellingham like a good, mind-expanding high—or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, the two go together like Mary and Jane. So, before you dab, vape, eat, or light your way couch-bound, check out this list of 10 mind-expanding things to do in Bellingham—while high. 1. Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema On Saturday evenings, during the Summer, people bring their blankets to the Fairhaven Village Green, and sit outside for some live music and a movi

Human civilization began with agriculture, which means cannabis—one of the first and oldest crops in history—could be what sparked everything. We know that as far back as 10,000 BC, early humans decorated pottery with hemp cord. Hemp seed and oil were used for food in 6000 BC, and in 2737 BC, China’s “Red Emperor” Shen Nung, documented the healing powers of marijuana in his book, “The Herbal.” But what about recreational use? It took us eight thousand years and a trip to Indi

I always wondered what it would be like to smoke with my dad. I figured he must be a stoner—he had wild hair and played a mean guitar—but I never knew for sure. One stormy Spring, I went for a visit. My dad picked me up at the airport in his Astrovan, and we headed for the Seattle/Bainbridge ferry. On the way, he asked me if I’d tried smoking weed. Tried it? I loved it! We got to the ferry station and parked as it started to rain. The next boat was still a half-hour away. He

Are you new to cannabis? Maybe you used to smoke, back when the only paraphernalia you had to worry about were a pipe, some papers, and a roach clip. If that’s you, then you’re not alone—and walking into a modern recreational Cannabis shop can be a little intimidating. For one, you have no idea what the people behind the counter are talking about. What the hell is a “dab rig?” and “terpenes?” Isn’t that what you clean paint brushes with? The best place to start with all of th