Zoom Virtual Backgrounds for Bellingham and Whatcom County

You might not physically be in your favorite Whatcom County spot, but the spirit of travel is still alive and kicking. The next time you log on for a conference call, make it a Whatcom County Experience!

How To Change Your Zoom Background

1. Find your favorite Whatcom County backgrounds below and save them to your computer or device. This will work on your computer and mobile Zoom app.
2. Once you're logged into Zoom, open your account settings/preferences or click the up arrow next to “Start Video."
3. Select “Choose a Virtual Background” then press the plus sign to upload the photo or video of your choice. You may need to use either the "I have a green screen" or the the "Mirror my video" features.

For more information and instructions on how to set up your virtual background, please visit Zoom's official guidelines.

WWU in the Fall

Show your school spirit with a zoom background of Western Washington University in the fall.

Whatcom Falls

A beautiful, mossy wonder that makes a great destination in and of itself, though further wandering in the Whatcom Falls Park is a fantastic day outing.

Mount Baker

Home to Mt. Baker Ski Area, Whatcom County is full of snow activities and sports during the winter.

Holidays in Fairhaven

Fairhaven’s annual holiday activity, Winterfest, will be a little different this year, but still sure to be fun. From Thanksgiving through December, the village will be filled with twinkling lights.

Downtown Bellingham

Enjoy your next meeting showing off Downtown Bellingham!

Salish Sea

A beautiful foggy morning on the Salish Sea.

Bellingham Bells

Make your next Zoom call a home run with a Bellingham Bells background!

Blaine

Kick up your feet at Semiahmoo, a luxurious waterfront resort!

Downtown Lynden

Lynden is home to Washington State’s largest Dutch settlement and is the heart of Whatcom County's farmland region. Head to Lynden virtually with a view of the Waples Building and iconic hanging flower baskets on Front Street. 

Mountain Biking

Ranked among the top 10 places to mountain bike in the U.S. by Singletracks Magazine, Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham is located between Lake Padden and Lake Whatcom and officially named North Lookout Mountain.

Pickford Film Center in Downtown

Established in 1998, The Pickford Film Center is Bellingham's non-profit independent film center, located in the heart of Downtown.

Ferndale

Pioneer Park in Ferndale is home to the finest collection of pioneer log cabins in the Northwest.

Fairhaven

Taylor Dock and the South Bay Trail are two of the most beautiful locations in Bellingham.

Western Washington University

Did you know Bellingham was named the Best College Town in Washington State? See for yourself! And enjoy the cherry blossoms in front of Old Main.

If you use a Bellingham or Whatcom County background, tag us @bellinghamexperience