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Skagit CountyWelcome

Getting HereFrom Seattle: Drive about 50

miles north on I-5. From the Whidbey Island and

the Olympic Peninsula: From PortTownsend take the Keystone Ferryto Whidbey Island. Follow SR 20across the Deception Pass Bridge.

From the San Juan Islands:Take the Anacortes Ferry.

From Vancouver, B.C.: FollowI-5 south about 50 miles from theCanadian border.

Greyhound, Amtrak, and air serviceto Skagit County is also available.

We are privileged to live in our heartland,

the Skagit Valley. Tom and I were mar-

ried 54 years ago in Mount Vernon after

immigrating from the Netherlands and we raised four

beautiful children here. Our kids were blessed to work

picking strawberries and raspberries and harvesting

bulbs on our farm and often share that they are grate-

ful for the work ethic and useful skills that they

learned growing up.

The Skagit Valley is truly an awesome, friendly and

safe environment for all to enjoy.

We welcome you to our farm

and our community and hope

that you have a special experi-

ence as you enjoy this place

we call home.

Jeannette and Tom DeGoedeOwners/Mayor

Tulip Town (Skagit Valley Bulb Farm)

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Welcome to Skagit CountyEvents Calendar.............Activity MapPlaces to Eat....................................3Places to Stay..................................4County Maps ................................6-9

Things to Do Antiques...........................................5Camping & Parks......................17-21Farmers Market .............................13Farmland & Flower Fields.........10-11Indoor Activities..............................24Local Libaions................................12Outdoor Activities ..........14-16, 22-23

Community ProfilesAnacortes.......................................26Map.........................................28-29Guemes Island.............................32Maps.......................................32-34

Burlington.......................................50Alger, Bay View, Blanchard, Bow, Edison, Samish Island........................54Padilla Bay, Chuckanut Drive ............55Maps............................................52, 55

Concrete ........................................60Map........................................62, 63

Conway..........................................48Map..............................................49

La Conner ......................................36Map..............................................39

Mount Vernon ................................40Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lake Cavanaugh, Lake McMurray .......46-47Maps..................................42-43, 46-47

North Cascades.............................64Marblemount, Newhalem, Diablo...65Maps ...............................................65

Sedro-Woolley ...............................56Map..............................................58Lyman, Hamilton, Birdsview ........59Map..............................................59

Demographics & Health CarePublic Service, Schools ................66Employment...................................67Weather .........................................67Health Care ..............................68-71

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Welcome to Skagit County

AnacortesAnthony’s RestaurantExpertly prepared fresh seafoodfrom our own seafood company.Warm, friendly service. FeaturingNW wines and microbrews.See our ad on center Activity MapCalico Cupboard Cafe’ & BakeryAward winning specialty cafe and"famous made from scratch" bakery. See our ad on page 27H2OFeaturing craft cocktails using uniquehouse infused liquors, twenty fourmicro handles, live music and danc-ing and a full menu. See our ad on page 33Rockfish GrillFresh, Northwest steak and localseafood, wood-fired pizza, creativevegetarian dishes, sandwiches andappetizers, desserts. Daily specials. See our ad on page 33Swinomish Casino You’ll find the perfect meal in oneof our relaxed, enjoyable settings.See our ad on page 12

ArlingtonAngel of the Winds Casino Three outstanding restaurants toserve you! Open 24 hours a day.See our ad on inside front cover

BowRosabella’s Garden BakeryEnjoy our garden, bakery and giftand wine shop. Don’t miss our 5-lbapple pie! See our ad on page 9Skagit Valley Casino Resort – YourBest Bet for FUN!Just off I-5 at Exit 236. Three greatrestaurants: Skagit Skillet, MarketBuffet and The Skagit Express deli.Two hotels, indoor pool, over 900 ofthe most popular slots and tablegames, monthly headline entertain-ment, promotions, and a generous

rewards program! For hours andother info. visit www.theskagit.com. See our ad on outside back cover

BurlingtonBob’s Burgers & BrewOn I-5 & Cook Rd. Open daily.Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sundaybrunch too! See our ad on page 53

El Gitano Mexican Restaurant &LoungeGreat food, great fun. Seafood,steaks, house specialties. Orders togo. Four locations to serve you. See our ad on inside back coverKitty Hawk CafeFull service restaurant featuringcomfort cuisine, daily specials, on-line ordering, catering, and confer-ence and meeting room services.See our ad on page 51Sakura Japanese Steakhouse &Sushi BarMeal items are sliced, diced andflipped into the air while fires light,combining the dining experiencewith an entertaining show. See our ad on center Activity Map

ConcreteAnnie’s Pizza StationHandcrafted pizzas, grinders, pasta,beer, wine & desserts. Relaxed familydining. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. See our ad on page 61

ConwayConway PubLive weekend entertainment. Out-door patio for those warmer days!See our ad on page 49

La ConnerCalico Cupboard Cafe’ & BakeryAward winning specialty cafe and"famous made from scratch" bakery. See our ad on page 27

El Gitano Mexican Restaurant &LoungeGreat food, great fun. Seafood,steaks, house specialties. Orders togo. Four locations to serve you. See our ad on inside back coverFarmhouse RestaurantHome cooking at its best for break-fast, lunch, dinner. 7am - 10pm daily.Sunday brunch. West on SR 20.See our ad on page 39Seeds – A Bistro & BarHonoring our bountiful SkagitValley. Lunch & dinner served.See our ad on page 37

Mount VernonBig Scoop Sundae PalaceKids – bring Mom and Dad for 38ice cream flavors, 28 sundaes, gour-met burgers and more! See our ad on page 23Calico Cupboard Cafe’ & BakeryAward winning specialty cafe and"famous made from scratch" bakery. See our ad on page 27El Gitano Mexican Restaurant &LoungeGreat food, great fun. Seafood,steaks, house specialties. Orders togo. Four locations to serve you. See our ad on inside back coverTrumpeter Public HouseA cozy, relaxed, warm and inviting setting specializing in gluten-free menu items.See our ad on inside front cover

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AnacortesAnacortes InnYour all-seasons resort. Continentalbreakfast and Wi-Fi. No ferry needed. See our ad on page 33Majestic InnSpacious rooms – Island views. Fullservice spa and salon. Restaurantand lounge.See our ad on page 27

BowSkagit Valley Casino Resort – YourBest Bet for FUN!Show your Rewards Card and re-ceive $20 OFF each night at eitherof our two deluxe hotels. See our ad on outside back cover

BurlingtonFairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottYour Marriott Awaits. Indoorpool/spa. Free hot breakfast. NearI-5. High speed internet access.See our ad on Activity MapHampton Inn & SuitesNear I-5, shops and dining. Pool, fit-ness center, free high speed Internet. See our ad on Activity MapHoliday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesNear Hwy 20 and I-5. Complimen-tary Express Start hot breakfast.Heated indoor pool and spa. See our ad on Activity Map

Whispering Firs MotelA small, quaint privately-ownedmotel & RV park. Located off Algerexit 240 on I-5. Go east 1/2 mile. See our ad on page 19

La ConnerLa Conner Channel Lodge\La Conner Country InnLa Conner’s two finest inns offercountry charm. Water views, gasfireplaces and in-room spa service. See our ad on page 37

Mount VernonBest Western College Way Inn66 deluxe rooms, continental break-fast, high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV withHBO, pool, hot tub, AAA. Exit 227. See our ad on page 4

Best Western Plus Skagit Valley InnFree hot breakfast buffet. Highspeed wirelesss Internet, with passesto adjacent full-service health club. See our ad on Activity MapDays InnI-5 Exit 227 – College Way. East toRiverside Dr., turn left, two blocks onleft. Full service facility with oversizedrooms. Complimentary deluxe Day-Break breakfast. Seasonal heated pool.Free Wi-Fi. Pet friendly. Patronrestaurant/lounge on-site. See our ad on this page

Tulip InnDeluxe air conditioned rooms.Continental breakfast, in-room cof-fee. High-speed Internet. See our ad on page 5

RV Parks & CampgroundsAngel of the Winds Casino20 site hookups. Waste facilities andpotable water. Free Wi-Fi.See our ad on inside front cover

Grandy Creek Resort KOABeautiful natural setting at base of Mt.Baker with access to North CascadeNational Park and Grandy Creek. See our ad on page 15

Pioneer Trails RV ResortCamp for adventures to WhidbeyIsland, Anacortes, La Conner, SanJuans and Victoria. See our ad on page 6

Thousand Trails La Conner RV56 full hookups, 220 power andwater only - Rentals: 17 cabins, 4Getaway cabins. See our ad on page 15

Thousand Trails Mount Vernon RVCampsites: 227 power and wateronly - Rentals: 2 cabins, 3 yurts. See our ad on page 15


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AnacortesAlley Cat Antiques

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Home Sweet Home Antiques

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Sassy Frass

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Mount Vernon Annie Mae Antiques

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Bargains Galore

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Cinderella’s Secret

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Dilly Dally Antiques & Collectibles

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Littl’ Bits

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McMillian Bros Auction

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Red Door Antique Mall

www.reddoorantiquemall.com

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Skagit Building Salvage

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Mileage From I-5 Exit 227Mount Vernon

Anacortes 16.8 MilesBig Lake 6.3 MilesBurlington 1.0 MileConcrete 32.7 MilesConway 7.4 MilesEdison 12.1 MilesHamilton 21.3 MilesLa Conner 9.7 MilesLake Cavanaugh 21.1 MilesLake McMurray 12.5 MilesLyman 17.6 MilesMarblemount 48.5 MilesSedro-Woolley 8.8 MilesWinthrop 136.0 MilesSeattle 62.8 MilesBellingham 29.1 MilesVancouver, BC 79.1 Miles

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Skagit’s Bountyby Steve CriderSkagit Valley Food Network

The bounty of the Skagit Valley is apart of what makes this area so special.From the first plant sales of the spring tostrawberry season in June through toapple harvest and October pumpkinpatches, there is something for everyone.Be sure to search out our local producestands or the convenient farmers’ marketseach weekend during the season.

The alluvial delta that the Skagit Riverhas formed is the source of our fertilesoils. These are perfect for tulip bulbs,potatoes and other root crops – or forpasture and winter grains – home to thetundra swans and snow geese that visiteach winter. Our mild maritime climatealso makes this a major seed growing re-

gion. The spinach, beet, cabbage, andBrussel sprouts seed produced in the Sk-agit help feed the world. In all, over 100commercial crops are raised here.

The Skagit Valley is home to dairiesproducing milk and awarding-winninghomestead cheeses, local, and pasture-raised meat producers. Bakeries supplywonderful artisan breads and bakedgoods, using locally grown ingredients.Many restaurants also support local agri-culture, buying directly from farmersnearby – some who farm organically. Our river and coastline produce fivespecies of salmon, Dungeness crab andSpotted shrimp in season, and aquacul-ture production of oysters and mussels.

Your support as a consumer andcustomer of our Skagit local fare helpto sustain and preserve this productiveresource - and the people behind it.

Skagit County FlowersThousands of acres of tulips, daf-

fodils and iris’ come to life each spring,bringing vibrant color and visitors toSkagit County. Tulips get most of thepress, but a little known fact is that forevery acre of tulips, there are two acresof daffodils grown in Skagit County.Bulb growing and flower harvesting isbig business and makes up a significantpart of the economy.

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festivaltakes place each April to celebrate theflowers’ arrival. Once Mother Naturegives the go-ahead for the flowers tobloom, they will do so for approxi-mately two weeks. For more informa-tion about the Skagit Valley TulipFestival, visit www.tulipfestival.org.

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Skagit Valley Wineries, Breweries, Family Farms and Farmers’ MarketsFestival of Family Farms

La Conner FlatsHedlin Family FarmSouth Fork FarmsGordon Skagit FarmsSchuh FarmsGolden Glen CreameryTaylor Shellfish

Sakuma Bros. Farm RoozengardeHemlock HighlandsDouble O Ranch/Ovenell’sCascadian FarmEagle Haven WineryChallenger Ridge Vineyard

Wineries & BreweriesSee page 12 for more info.

Anacortes BreweryLa Conner Brewing Co.Golden DistilleryPasek CellarsTulip Valley WineryNorth Sound Brewing Co.Skagit River Brewery

Eagle Haven WineryBirdsview Brewing Co.Challenger Ridge VineyardGlacier Peak WineryCarpenter Creek Winery

Farmers’ MarketsSee page 13 for more info.

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Skagit County is well known for itsquality wine, hard cider and microbrews.There are six wineries, five micro brew-eries and a new distillery. Each has its ownspecialty, but all are locally owned and op-erated. Do not be surprised to have yourdrink poured by the person who craftedthe recipe and tasted the first sample.

WineriesCarpenter Creek WineryMount Vernonwww.carpentercreek.com360 848-6673

Challenger Ridge Vineyard & CellarsConcretewww.challengerridge.com425 422-6988

Eagle Haven Winery Sedro-Woolleywww.eaglehavenwinery.com 360 856-6248

Glacier Peak WineryRockportwww.glacierpeakwinery.com 360 873-4073

Pasek CellarsMount Vernonwww.pasekcellars.com 360 336-6877

Tulip Valley WineryMount Vernonwww.tulipvalley.net 360 428-6894

Skagit Valley Wine Association www.skagitvalleywineries.com

Micro BreweriesAnacortes Brewery Anacorteswww.anacortesrockfish.com 360 588-1720

Skagit River Brewing Co. Mount Vernonwww.skagitbrew.com 360 336-2884

Birdsview Brewing Co. Concretewww.birdsviewbrewingco.com 360 826-3406

North Sound Brewing Co.Mount Vernonwww.northsoundbrewing.com360 982-2057

La Conner Brewing Co.La Connerwww.laconnerbrew.com360 466-1415

DistilleriesGolden DistilleryBowwww.goldendistillery.com360 542-8332


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Anacortes9 am – 2 pmSaturdays, mid May to late October, Depot Arts Center (7th & R Ave)

4 pm – 7 pmWednesdays, mid June to late AugustDepot Arts Center (7th & R Ave)360 293-1294www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org

Bow1 pm – 6 pmThursdays, June to SeptemberBelfast Feed Store360 724-3333www.bowlittlemarket.wordpress.com

Concrete9 am – 4 pmSaturdays, late May to mid September Concrete Senior Center360 853-2093

Mount Vernon9 am – 1 pmSaturdays, late May to mid October Downtown at Cleveland Ave and Snoqualmie StWednesdays, June to SeptemberSkagit Valley Hospital 2:30 pm – 5:30 pmwww.mountvernonfarmersmarket.orgSedro-Woolley3 pm – 7 pmWednesdays, late May to mid October Hammer Heritage Square360 724-3835www.sedrowoolleyfarmersmarket.com


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Cascade Pass and Sahale ArmOne of the most climactic alpinehiking experiences anywhere. Onceyou reach the top at 5,400 feet, thevistas of peaks, meadows, streamsand glaciers will forever be etchedin your mind. The round trip toCascade Pass is 8 miles and an addi-tional 2-6 miles for Sahale Arm.Drive Hwy 20 east from Burlington tomilepost 106 at the far end of Marble-mount. Continue straight ahead, crossingthe Skagit River and drive 22 miles to theend of the Cascade River Road to the Cas-cade Pass trailhead.

Hidden Lake LookoutFrom the viewpoint you can see thecrystal blue waters of Hidden Lakeand one of the most incrediblepeaks in the North Cascades, Eldo-rado. Your climb begins with atour through an old growth forestand transitions into meadows, rockgardens and a rocky perch. Roundtrip to the lookout is 8 miles.

Drive Hwy 20 east to Marblemountand cross the bridge heading east on theCascade River Road. After 10 milesturn left on Sibley Creek Road anddrive 5 miles on a one lane road to thetrailhead, elevation 3,400.

Thunder CreekThis is a year round hiking experi-ence through deep old growth forestleading into the heart of the NorthCascades National Park. The Thun-der Creek Trail is a wonderful,earthy hiking experience for thosewho prefer the deep woods to mead-ows, powerful currents to splashywaterfalls or those seeking a won-

derful off-season hike. This hike hasno fixed stopping point, so distanceis up to you.

Drive Highway 20 east from Burlingtonuntil reaching Diablo Lake and Colo-nial Creek Campground near milepost130. The trail starts at the far end ofthe campground, elevation 1,200 feet.

Sourdough RidgeThis is step for step, one of the mostrigorous trails in Washington Statewith 5,000 feet of elevation gain in 6miles. The glorious sights are wellworth the price paid and includeviews of the Ross & Diablo Lakesand numerous North Cascadespeaks. Round trip to the old firelookout, maintained by the NationalPark Service, is 12 miles.

Drive Highway 20 east from Burlingtonuntil reaching the community of Diablonear milepost 126. Turn left into theSeattle City Light owned community.The trailhead starts behind the bubbleenclosed swimming pool near the foot ofDiablo Dam.

Easy PassThis hike includes spectacular viewsof the Fisher Creek Valley and 9,000foot Mount Logan. The trail eventu-ally leads to a valley with mile highpeaks on both sides, too numerousto mention. Round trip is 8 miles,though you can make it a longer hikeif you wish to venture down fatherinto Fisher Creek.

Hwy 20 past Newhalem and all threedams. Beyond milepost 151 turn rightinto the parking area for the Easy Passtrailhead, elevation 3,600 feet.

Maple PassSpectacular views into the heart ofthe Glacier Peak and PasaytenWilderness Areas are among thestunning rewards from this beautiful8 mile loop. Fall is an especiallygood time to visit as the Larch treeswill be blazing gold.

Hwy 20 east beyond milepost 157 toRainy Pass. Turn right into the parkingarea and trailhead, elevation 4,900 feet.

Sauk MountainThis is the shortest hike on thelist, but includes great vistas ofsurrounding peaks and a tremen-dous view of the winding SkagitRiver. Round trip to the site of aformer lookout cabin is 4 miles.

Hwy 20 east from Concrete about 8 miles,and turn left on the Sauk Mountain Road(just before Rockport State Park), thendrive 8 miles to the trailhead, elevation4,000 feet.

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Baker River TrailThis is a year round hiking oppor-tunity through old growth forestand along a splendid wildernessriver ending at Sulphide Creek orthere is a hiking bridge that willtake you across the river and allowyou access to Baker Lake. Roundtrip is 6 miles, longer if you decideto cross the river and explore.Drive Highway 20 east from Burlington,turning left on the Baker Lake Highwaybeyond milepost 82. Drive approximately26 beautiful, winding miles to the end ofthe road and trailhead, elevation 800 feet.

Park ButteThis hike offers a commanding viewof Mount Baker and the Easton andDeming Glaciers. The meadows andvistas here are simply amazing andhave been captured by photogra-phers for decades. Round trip is 8miles, but wandering all day in themeadows is encouraged.

Drive Highway 20 east from Burlington,turning left on the Baker Lake Highwaybeyond milepost 82. Turn left in 12.5miles at a prominent intersection and,following signs for Schreibers Meadow,turn right in 3 miles before driving thefinal 6 miles to the trailhead, elevation3,200 feet.

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Hike includes two alpine lakesand unobstructed views of MountBaker and Mount Shuksan. Amile long climb to a rocky knobknown as Anderson Butte shouldbe your first trek, then on to thealpine lakes for fishing, relaxing

or picking blueberries. Roundtrip is 7 miles.

Drive Highway 20 east from Burlington,turning left on the Baker Lake Highwaybeyond milepost 82. Drive about 14miles before turning right and, afterliterally driving over the upper Bakerdam, turn left and wind 8 more milesto the trailhead, elevation 4,000 feet.

Pacific Northwest Trail to SamishOverlook – Chuckanut hike offers un-surpassed views of Samish Bay andmany of the San Juan Islands. Roundtrip is 6.5 miles and includes bat caves,a giant rock wall amphitheatre and fa-mous Oyster Dome. (Chuckanut Dr.)

Little Mountain – Mount Vernon’slargest park with views across SkagitValley to the Olympic Mountains. Twoviewpoints, one looking west and theother north. There are number of hik-ing trails, but you also can drive to thesummit. (Mount Vernon)

Mount Erie – There are numeroushikes in the Anacortes CommunityForest Lands and it is advised you

bring a map to stay on the right path.This area is a theme park for outdoorenthusiasts, with tremendous views ofthe San Juan Islands, Skagit Valley andnumerous mountains on a clear day.Drive or hike your way to the summitto enjoy the sights. (Anacortes)

Padilla Bay Trail – Flat 2.25 mile bicy-cle and pedestrian trail, built on a dikewith views of Padilla Bay. (Bay View-Edison Rd.)

Fragrance Lake – This is one of theeasiest hikes on Chuckanut, offering aloop trail around Fragrance Lake and aviewpoint looking northwest towardsBellingham Bay. Round trip is 4 miles.(Chuckanut Dr.)

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Best Running DestinationsAnacortesWashington ParkCoastal peninsula traversed by trails and a2.3 mile loop road offering knockout views!Anacortes Community Forest LandsA 2,800-acre backyard wilderness with over50 miles of trails.Tommy Thompson Trail3.3 mile trail from downtown Anacortes toMarch Point via a restored railroad trestle.

Bay ViewPadilla Bay Dike TrailPerfectly flat 2.3 mile trail through PadillaBay National Estuarine Research Reserve.Port of Skagit Airport TrailsOver 10 miles of wooded trails in semi-ruralenvironment.

BurlingtonHighway 20 TrailFrom Lions Club Park this 1.7 mile soft-sur-face trail heads up river along SR 20.Burlington Dike TrailA 1.5 mile trail along the Skagit River nearthe Skagit River Playfields.

Mount Vernon Kulshan Trail2.5 mile paved trail from downtown to Bak-erview Park via woods and residential areas.Little Mountain ParkOver 7 miles of exhilarating trails aroundand to the top of a locally prominent peak.Riverfront TrailRun from downtown one mile on a new trailalong the Skagit River to Lions Park.Skagit Playfields TrailSoft surface 1.5 mile wooded running trailnear Skagit Valley Community College.

Sedro-WoolleyNorthern State Recreation Area Six miles of rolling soft-surface trails throughhistoric farm grounds and delightful forest.Cascade Trail23 mile soft-surface rail trail to Concretealong Skagit River.

Best Bike RoutesGuemes IslandTake ferry from Anacortes and enjoy cyclingwith views of the San Juan Islands and MountBaker. Traffic is practically non-existentmaking for a kid-friendly ride.

Fir IslandEnjoy close up views of tulips, daffodils,snow geese and bald eagles. Visit the oldschoolhouse at “Skagit City.”

Dike RoadLevel lightly traveled road along Skagit Riverthrough farmlands. Giant cottonwoods lineway providing roost for eagles, and viewsacross farms to Mount Baker are wonderful.

Chuckanut DriveFollow this road (SR 11) across the Skagit Flatsto Samish Bay and continue northward toLarrabee State Park where the Cascade Moun-tains meet the sea. Stop in quaint Edison forbite or coffee along the way.

Samish IslandA former island now connected to the fertileSkagit Flats, bike to this highly scenic destina-tion from either Bay View or Edison. Stretchlegs and explore beach at DNR Park on island.

South Skagit HighwayRoad parallels Skagit River for over 30 milesfrom SR 9 near Clear Lake to Sauk River. Traf-fic is light along this backcountry bywaythrough mature forest, historic farms andriverside meadows.


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Whether you’re interested in acoastal jog or a trail run in the moun-tains—a quiet jaunt through forestand field or a riverside run or ridethrough town and country, you’ll find itright here. The Skagit Valley offerssome of the finest running and cyclingroutes in all of Western Washington.The Valley teems with excellent pathsfor wonderful traffic-free, scenery-loaded running. And when it comes tobiking, Skagit’s rural back roads areamong the most scenic and delightfulin the state. Into mountain biking? Wehave miles of challenging trails too,from mountain wilderness to rightoutside our bustling communities. I in-vite you to join a group ride with theSkagit Bicycle Club (www.Skagitbicy-cleclub.org) or a group run with SkagitRunners (www.skagitrunners.org). Besure to pick up a free copy of the SkagitCounty Walking Trail Guide(www.beactiveskagit.org). Followingare some of the valley’s best runningand cycling destinations and annualevents. I look forward to sharing ourtrails and roads with you and seeingyou at one of our events. Welcome!

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City ParksAnacortes360 293-1918 www.cityofanacortes.org29th Street Playground29th St. and Q Ave. Half-acre playgroundwith play equipment.

Alice Parchman Newland ParkR Ave. between 32nd and 22ndStreets. 10-acre linear park. Northend includes the Ben Root Skate Park.View of Fidalgo Bay.

Ace of Hearts Rotary Dog Park38th & H Aves 1.5 acre fenced dog park.

Ben Root Skate Park2313 R Ave. 7,500 sq. ft. concrete skatepark. Located within Alice ParchmanNewland Park.

Cap Sante Park1000 W Ave. 37-acre forested viewpointoverlooking the city and region.

Causland Memorial Park710 N Ave. On the National Register ofHistoric Places. Dedicated to Anacortesveterans from WWI to the Vietnam War.

Clearridge Park1900 Block of Blakely. .80 acre partiallydeveloped park.

Cranberry Lake Forest AreaGeorgia Ave. to Cranberry Road. Sur-rounds 27-acre Cranberry Lake. Accessto beaver dams, wetland flora and fauna.

Heart Lake ParkHeart Lake Road. Picturesque lake in anundeveloped forest setting.

John and Doris Tursi ParkPennsylvania and West 12th. City's newestpark honors long-time city resident.

Keith Shugarts PlaygroundAnacortes Public Library – 10th Streetand N St.

Kiwanis Waterfront Park1708 6th St. On the north Anacortesshoreline. Views of the Guemes Channel,Guemes Island, boat and ferry traffic.

Mt. Erie City/School Playground41st St. and N Ave. Located on the schoolgrounds of Mt. Erie Elementary School.

Mt. Erie ParkRay Auld Drive and Heart Lake Road.160-acre Park, includes Mt. Erie.

N Avenue Park2nd St. and N Ave. .4 acres of undevel-oped street-end park land.

Roadside ParkJackson Ave. and Oakes Ave. Views ofGuemes Channel and ferry traffic.

Rotary Park6th St. & T Ave. Located along the eastside of Cap Sante Marina.

Storvik Park1110 32nd St. Within a residential area.Used regularly as a destination park bywalkers. Phenomenal kids playground!

Volunteer Park1915 13th St. 45 acres of wet lands.

Washington Park6300 Sunset Ave. Juts into Rosario Strait,offering territorial views.

Whistle Lake Forest AreaEastern edge of the Anacortes Commu-nity Forest Lands.The trail around thelake is a very nice walk.

Burlington360 755-9649 www.ci.burlington.wa.usAlpha ParkFairhaven Ave at Cherry St. Quaint, well-groomed spot often used for summerpicnics.

Jack Doyle Memorial ParkAlong Gages Slough.

Jason Boerner Memorial ParkNorris St. and West Fairhaven Ave. Dedi-cated for memorials to special people inthe community.

Lions Club ParkSR 20 at Regent St. A popular commu-nity gathering spot.

Maiben Park1011 E. Greenleaf Ave. Children willenjoy the playground area and the Kiwa-nis Water Park.

Railroad Park500 East Fairhaven Ave. Starting spot ofthe Berry Dairy Days Road Run hostedeach June.

Rotary ParkSouth Section St., behind Lucille Um-barger Elementary School. Skate Park isone of the best in the region.

Skagit River ParkSouth Skagit St. and East Gilkey Rd. 22soccer fields, 8 baseball diamonds, sandvolleyball courts, and 24 horseshoe pits.

State Route 20 TrailBetween SR 20 and the Burlington-Northern railroad tracks. Compactgravel jogging trail from Regent St. toPeter-Anderson Rd.

Concrete360 853-8401 www.townofconcrete.comVeterans Memorial ParkMain St. and E Ave.

Garden Club ParkN Dillard Ave.

Silo ParkNorth of SR 20. Concrete's historic cement silos.

La Conner360 466-3125 www.townoflaconner.orgJohn Hammer Memorial Play-groundMoore St, behind City Hall. Donated byLa Conner Kiwanis Club.

La Conner Boat LaunchSherman St. under the Rainbow Bridge.

Maple Ave PlayfieldsMaple Ave.

Pioneer ParkSouth end of Town. Sited on a woodedhill overlooking the Swinomish Channel.Natural amphitheater bandstand.

Waterfront Park1st St. from Morris St. to Commercial.Three street-end parks.

Lyman360 826-3033 www.townoflyman.orgLyman Town ParkW Main St. across from LymanCemetery.


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Things To Do – Camping & ParksMount Vernon360 336-6213 www.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us6th Street ParkS 6th St. and Hazel St. Residential park.

15th Street ParkDivision St. and 15th St. Neighborhoodpark.

Baker Court ParkPlayground and covered shelter withinEaglemont community.

Bakerview ParkFir St. and 30th St. Mt. Baker view. In-door recreation center and a BMX track.Vaux Retreat Center is available for rent.

Bonnie Rae ParkAnderson Rd. Majestic forest area.

Division Street PlaygroundDivision St. and 30th St.

Edgewater ParkWest Mount Vernon. Camping sites andboat launch.

Hillcrest ParkBlackburn and 13th St. City’s oldest park.Two playgrounds, lighted tennis courts.Historic Hillcrest Lodge available to rent.

Kiwanis ParkBroadway and 18th St. Fun spray parkand playground, picnic tables, softballfield, basketball courts and boardwalk.

Lions ParkEast bank of the Skagit River, just northof downtown.

Little Mountain ParkLittle Mountain Rd. at East end of Black-burn Rd. Views of Skagit Valley and be-yond. Numerous hiking trails.

Sherman Anderson Ball ParkS Cleveland St. and Vera St. Well main-tained park area.

Sedro-Woolley360 855-1661 www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.usBingham ParkHighway 20 and Cook Rd. Donated tothe City by Sedro-Woolley Pioneersand the Bingham Family.

City/School Tennis CourtsJameson and 3rd St.

Hammer Heritage SquareFerry St. and Metcalf St. Serves as a townsquare and memorial area.

Harry Osborne Park & CabooseCook Rd. and Hwy 20. Includes an oldsteam train. Park named for longtimeSedro-Woolley resident.

Janicki FieldsCook Rd. and Prospect St.

Lions ParkHwy 20 and Haines Ave. A small parkused as a picnic area.

Memorial Park700 block of Pacific St. Dedicated tohonor Sedro-Woolley's veterans of theSpanish American War.

Metcalf BallparkMetcalf St. near Hwy 20. Used through-out the spring and early summer.

Riverfront Park1001 River Rd. The amphitheater avail-able for community plays, weddings andother events.

Skate ParkNext to Public Safety building. Skate-board park has a half-pipe and several"grinding" apparatus.

Tesarik ParkIntersection of Hwy 20, Hwy 9 and CookRd. Little League baseball field.

County Parks360 336-9414 www.skagitcounty.netAllen Park15 acre park in Burlington.

Cascade Trail22.5 miles in length running betweenSedro-Woolley and Concrete.

Clear Lake ParkWest shore off Front St. Summer en-trance fee; no fee rest of year. Seasonalboat dock and snack bar.

Cleveland Park1401 Cleveland St. in Mount Vernon. Ad-jacent to Mount Vernon Senior Center.

Conway ParkSouth Fork Bridge over the Skagit Riverat Conway.

Donovan ParkFriday Creek north of Burlington. Bor-dered on the North by Butler Creek andon the West by Friday Creek.

Frailey Mountain ParkAdjacent to DNR Forest Lands.

Grandy Lake ParkBaker Lake Rd., 5 miles northeast of SR20. Camping fee.

Howard Miller SteelheadParkRockport off SR 20. 93 acres on the Sk-agit River. Year round RV & tent sites.Wildlife trail.

Northern State Recreation AreaEast of Sedro-Woolley, next to the North-ern State Service Center. Disc golf course.

Padilla Bay Shore Trail2.25 dike top bicycle and pedestrianpathway in Bayview.

Pomona Grange ParkEight miles north of Burlington on OldHwy 99. 15 acre park and interpretivenature trail.

Pressentin ParkSouth of SR 20 in Marblmount. 40 acresof old homestead land.

Samish Island PlaygroundHalloran Rd., west of Roney Rd. 2 acreday-use park.

Sauk ParkNorth of the Lower Government Bridgeon Concrete-Sauk Valley Rd. No servicesavailable. Camping fee.

Schoolhouse ParkGuemes Island Rd. and Edens Rd. 4 acreday-use park.

Sharpe Park/Mongomery DubanHeadlandsRosario Rd. 110 acre environmentalreserve in Anacortes. Views of SanJuan Islands.

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Things To Do – Camping & ParksSkagit PlayfieldsNortheast corner of Skagit Valley Col-lege. 25 acre park with ballfields and fit-ness trail.

Squires Lake ParkSkagit/Whatcom County line on OldHwy 99. 1/3 mile hike to lake and addi-tional trail system.

Swinomish Boat LaunchDirectly below the eastern rise of theBerentson-SR 20 Bridge over theSwinomish Channel.

Young’s ParkNortheast shore of Guemes Island. SanJuan Island and Mt. Baker views.

Department of Natural Resources Recreation SitesBlanchard Forest4,800-acre state trust lands.

Cypress Island5,500 acre island.

Les Hilde Trail & TrailheadsLocated in Hamilton, off SR 20. 50miles of groomed trails at low altitudein Harry Osborne State Forest

Walker Valley ORV Riding AreaSeven miles SE of Mount Vernon. Low-land riding. 28 miles of sanctioned trailand 25 miles of secondary/user-built trail.

Marine State ParksHope Island200-acre marine park in Skagit Bay.Beaches and a trail across the island.

Saddlebag IslandNorth of Anacortes and east of Guemes.Made up of a pair of wooded headlandsconnected by a narrow low pass.

Skagit Island24 acre marine camping park in SkagitBay. Attractive beaches and a land trail.

National AreasMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestBayview Group CampgroundLocated along Baker Lake Road (ForestService Road #11) 14.8 miles from SR 20.Along the western shore of Baker Lake.

Boulder CreekLocated along the Baker Lake Road(Forest Service Road #11) 17.8 milesfrom SR 20. Situated along Boulder Creek.Colonial Creek CampgroundLocated off SR 20 at mile post 130. 25miles (40 km) east of Marblemount. Oldgrowth forest at the base of the ColonialPeak on the shore of Diablo Lake.

Goodell Creek CampgroundLocated south of SR 20 at mile post 119.13 miles (21 km) east of Marblemount.Situated in old growth forest on thebanks of the Skagit River.

Gorge Lake CampgroundLocated just outside the town of Diablo,north of SR 20 at mile post 126. 20 miles(32 km) east of Marblemount. On thebank of Gorge Lake, next to the cascad-ing Stetattle Creek.

Horseshoe CoveLocated along the Baker Lake Road (For-est Service Road #11 / 1118) 17.1 milesfrom SR 20. Situated on the westernshore of Baker Lake.

Hozomeen CampgroundLocated 40 miles (64 km) south of Hope,B.C. on Silver/Skagit Rd (rough road).Hozomeen Campground is not accessi-ble by road from the U.S. This primitivecamp sits at the north end of Ross Lake.

Marble CreekLocated along the Cascade River Road(Forest Service Road #15) east of thetown of Marblemount about 8 milesfrom SR 20. Situated adjacent to MarbleCreek and the Cascade River.

Mineral ParkLocated along the Cascade River Road(Forest Service Road #15) east of thetown of Marblemount approximately 15miles from SR 20. Situated near the con-fluence of the North and South Forks ofthe Cascade River.

Newhalem Creek CampgroundLocated south of SR 20 at mile post 120.14 miles east of Marblemount. On thebanks of the Skagit River, near many nat-ural and historic destinations.

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Re-search ReserveAn esturay at the saltwater edge of thedelta of the Skagit River in the Salish Sea.

Panorama PointLocated along the Baker Lake Road (For-est Service Road #11) approximately 19.2miles from SR 20. Situated along thewestern shore of Baker Lake.

Park CreekMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestLocated along the Baker Lake Road (For-est Service Road #11) 20.1 miles from SR20. Situated along Park Creek.

Shannon CreekLocated along the Baker Lake Road (For-est Service Road #11) 23.3 miles from SR20. Along the western shore of BakerLake. One wheelchair accessible site.

OtherBaker Lake ResortPuget Sound Energy24 miles north of SR 20. Privately ownedunder special use permit with USFS.

Kulshan CampgroundPuget Sound Energy14 miles north on Baker Lake Rd. fromSR 20.

Lake Erie Boat LaunchWashington State Fish and Wildlife De-partment. Approximately four milessouth of Anacortes.

State ParksBay View State ParkSeven miles west of Burlington. 25-acrecamping park with shoreline on PadillaBay. Breazeale Padilla Bay InterpretiveCenter is a half mile north of the park.

Deception Pass State ParkSouth of Anacortes on Fidalgo andWhidbey Islands. 4,134 acre marine andcamping park. Rugged cliffs drop to meetthe turbulent waters of Deception Pass.

Kukutali Preserve Individuals or small groups can tour thispristine island. Reservations required.

Larrabee State ParkOn Samish Bay on Chuckanut Dr. 2,683-acre camping park. Two freshwater lakes,coves and tidelands.

Rasar State ParkSR 20 near Birdsview. 169-acre campingpark. Wildlife observation opportunities,especially for eagle watching.

Rockport State ParkSeven miles east of Concrete on SR 20.670-acre park in an ancient forest. Thepark stands at the foot of Sauk Mountain,which has a steep but climbable trail.


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BurlingtonAlpha Park • • •Jack Doyle Memorial Park • • • • • •Jason Boerner Memorial Park • • • • •Lions Club Park • • • • •Maiben Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Railroad Park •Rotary Park • • • • • • • • • • •Skagit River Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •State Route 20 Trail •

ConcreteVeterans Memorial Park • • • • • • • •Garden Club Park • •Silo Park • • • •

La ConnerJohn Hammer Memorial Playground • • •La Conner Boat Launch • • • • • • •Maple Ave Playfields • •Pioneer Park • • • • • • • •Waterfront Park • • • •

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Mount Vernon6th Street Park • • •15th Street Park • • • • •Bakerview Park • • • • • • • • • • • • •Baker Court Park •Bonnie Rae Park • •Division Street Playground • • • • • •Edgewater Park • • • • • • • • • • • •Hillcrest Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Kiwanis Spray Park • • • • • • • • • •Lions Park • • • • • • • • •Little Mountain Park • • • • • • • •Sherman Anderson Ball Park • • • •

Sedro-WoolleyBingham Park • • • • •City/School Tennis Courts • • • •Hammer Heritage Square • • • •Harry Osborne Park & Caboose • • • •Janicki Fields • • • •Lions Park • • • • •Memorial Park • • • • • • • • • • •Metcalf Ballpark • • • • • •Riverfront Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Tesarik Park • • • •

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State ParksBay View State Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Deception Pass State Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Larrabee State Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Rasar State Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Rockport State Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

County ParksAllen Park • • • • •Cascade Trail • • • • • • • • •Clear Lake Park • • • • • • • • • • •Cleveland Park • • • •Conway Park • • • • • • • • •Donovan Park • • • • • • • • • • •Frailey Mountain Park • • •Grandy Lake Park • • • • • • • • •Howard Miller SteelheadPark • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Northern State Recreation Area • • • • • • • • • •Padilla Bay Shore Trail • • • • • • • • •Pomona Grange Park • • • • • • • • • • • •Pressentin Park • • • • • •Samish Island Park • • • • • • • • • • •Sauk Park • • • • • •School House Park • • • • • • • • • • •Sharpe Park/Mongomery Duban • • • • • • • • • •Skagit County Fairgrounds • • • • • • • • •Skagit Playfields • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Squires Lake Park • • • • • • • • •Swinomish Boat Launch • • • • • • • •Young’s Park • • • • • • • • • • • •

National AreasBayview Group Campground • • • • • •Boulder Creek • • • • •Colonial Creek Campground • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Goodell Creek Campground • • • • • • • • • • •Gorge Lake Campground • • • • • •Horseshoe Cove • • • • • • • • • • • • •Hozomeen Campground • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Marble Creek • • • • • • •Mineral Park • • • • • •Newhalem Creek Campground • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Padilla Bay Esturaine Reserve • • • • • • •Panorama Point • • • • • • • • • • • •Park Creek • • • • •Shannon Creek • • • • • • • • • • • •

Department of Natural Resources Recreation SitesBlanchard Forest • •Cypress Island • •Les Hilde Trail & Trailheads • • •Walker Valley ORV Riding Area • •

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Outdoor ActivitiesBecause of the easy access to Puget

Sound, Cascade Mountains and all ofthe area in between, it is easy to see whySkagit County is called home to somany outdoor enthusiasts.

Auto Racing – Skagit SpeedwayOpened in 1954, Skagit Speedway has

been delighting crowds of 8,000+ formany years. The 3/10 mile oval track islocated in Alger, just north of Burling-ton. Races are held every Saturday nightbetween April and September. For moreinfo and to purchase tickets, please visitwww.skagitspeedway.com.

BoatingWith over 200 miles of marine shore-

line in Skagit County and easy access tothe San Juan Islands, boating is a fa-vorite pastime of many who live here.Ports are available in Anacortes and LaConner. For more information visitwww.visitskagitvalley.com/boating.cfm.

KayakingAnacortes offers some of the best

kayaking in the U.S. Local outfitters

offer equipment for rent to experiencedkayakers or ½ day and full day sched-uled trips for those in need of a guide.

River RaftingThe Skagit River is 160 miles long

and is the third largest river on the WestCoast. For those without their owngear, you will need to contact one of thelocal guides offering trips or visitwww.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/skagit-wsr.

HuntingSkagit County abounds in wildlife

with access to big game, bird and uplandgame hunting. Information concerninglicenses, regulations, seasons and huntingareas can be found at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

SkiingHundreds of miles of trails await

cross-country skiers in the North Cas-cades National Park. For more infor-mation and maps, visitwww.visitskagitvalley.com/skiing.cfm.The nearest downhill skiing availableis at Mount Baker in WhatcomCounty, just 2 hours northeast ofMount Vernon.

FishingWhether you are looking for a primi-

tive lake to catch a wild rainbow trout,a 20lb salmon in the Skagit River, or agame fish in Puget Sound, SkagitCounty offers tremendous opportuni-ties for any angler. For information onlicenses, regulations and great places tocatch the next “big one”, visitwww.wdfw.wa.gov.

Wildlife ViewingEvery season in Skagit County offers

opportunities to get up close and per-sonal with wildlife. Birding and whalewatching are two of the most prominent.Bald Eagles are here year round, but showup in droves in the winter to feed onsalmon along the Skagit River. Thousandsof Trumpeter and Tundra Swans andSnow Geese make stopovers in SkagitCounty on their way along the PacificFlyway to the northern reaches ofCanada. The San Juan archipelago offersa protected environment and tremendousviewing opportunities for Orca, Gray,Minke and occasionally Humpbackwhales. For more information, please visitwww.visitskagitvalley.com/wildlife.cfm.

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Skagit County GolfOne thing is for certain, not a

single golf hole in Skagit County isalike. Want a challenge? Look nofurther than Eaglemont Golf Clubin Mount Vernon. This 18-holecourse is built within a masterplanned community comprised ofover 500 acres. The topography re-quires use of golf carts and by the4th hole you will understand why.The vistas of Mount Baker and thesurrounding foothills will help toerase the double bogey you made onthe last hole. The secret to this courseis to have a guide. If you can pair upwith a local, your score will improve!

Also available is Avalon GolfCourse north of Burlington. The lay-out includes 27 links-style holes andis perfect for walking. Overlook GolfCourse, just east of Mount Vernon, isthe most economical option with its9-hole layout overlooking Big Lake.Swinomish Golf Links is located inAnacortes adjacent to Highway 20.A private course in Burlington, Skagit

Golf & Country Club, is open tomembers only and those interested injoining should contact the ClubManager for a tour of the facility.

Avalon Golf Linkswww.avalonlinks.com

Eaglemont Golf Clubwww.eaglemontgolf.com

Overlook Golf Course(360) 422-6444

Swinomish Golf Links(360)293-3444

Skagit Golf & Country Clubwww.skagitgolfclub.com

Lake ActivitiesThere are over a dozen major

lakes in Skagit County. Each one isspecial in its own way, offering ex-cellent fishing, swimming or boat-ing. Depending on the season, youwill experience superb fishing atBaker Lake, Lake Campbell, LakeCavanaugh, Clear Lake, Lake Erie,Heart Lake, Lake McMurray, PassLake and Lake Shannon. Most

have various species of nativetrout and bass and a number ofthem are stocked with rainbowtrout each spring.

For swimming, the best place togo is Clear Lake, between MountVernon and Sedro-Woolley. Thebeach includes covered picnicshelters, a dock boasting a kid-friendly slide and a protectedswim area. If water sports are yourpassion, Big Lake, Lake Cavanaughand Clear Lake are your threechoices. Big Lake and Lake Ca-vanaugh are east of Mount Vernon,both with public boat launches onthe south side of the lakes. ClearLake is the smallest of the three lakeswith a public boat launch on thenorth side of the lake.

Fishingwww.wdfw.wa.gov

Parkswww.skagitcounty.net

Lake Cavanaughwww.lakecavanaugh.info

Things To Do – Indoor Activities

Indoor ActivitiesEach of the communities in Skagit

County offer a wide variety of things todo indoors. Your choice of activitiesdepends on your preferences. Art ex-hibits, shopping, gaming, bowling,roller skating, museums, wine tasting,theatre, antiquing and more awaits you!

Performing ArtsSkagit County has over a dozen per-

forming arts organizations, more percapita than any other county in Wash-ington State. For more information,please contact either the McIntyre HallPerforming Arts & Conference Centerat 360 416-7727, www.mcintyrehall.orgor the Historic Lincoln Theatre at 360336-8955, www.lincolntheatre.org.

Anacortes Community Theatrewww.acttheatre.com

Historic Lincoln Theatrewww.lincolntheatre.org

La Conner Institute of Performing Artswww.laconnerarts.com

McIntyre Hall Performing Arts &Conference Centerwww.mcintyrehall.org

META Performing Artswww.metaperformingarts.org

North Cascades Concert Bandwww.nccband.org

Northwest Ballet Theatrewww.northwestballet.org

Shakespeare Northwest Associationwww.shakesnw.org

Skagit Operawww.skagitopera.org

Skagit Symphonywww.skagitsymphony.com

Skagit Valley Academy of Dancewww.skagitvalleyacademyofdance.com

Skagit Valley Choralewww.skagitvalleychorale.org

ArtSkagit County is blessed to have so

many organizations and businessesrelated to the arts. No matter whattime of year, each community hasmultiple retail businesses showcasingworks crafted by local artisans. Thequaint town of La Conner hosts theMuseum of Northwest Art, La ConnerQuilt & Textile Museum and theSkagit County Historical Museum.Make an effort to see all three in aday or over a weekend along withthe numerous galleries downtown.

Adult FunSkagit County offers plenty of fun

for adults only. If nightlife and gamingare what you are looking for, yourchoices are The Skagit Valley CasinoResort adjacent to Interstate 5 at thenorth end of the county, SwinomishNorthern Lights Casino on the eastside of Anacortes, or Angel of theWinds Casino in north SnohomishCounty. If you are in the mood toshop, your options are endless. All ofthe communities in Skagit Countyhave downtown centers with specialtyshops, gift stores, art galleries and an-tique stores. The Cascade Mall andThe Outlet Shoppes at Burlingtonoffer over 100 major retailers alltogether in two locations.

Heritage Flight MuseumThe Heritage Flight Museum is

moving its aircraft and collections to itshangar at Skagit Regional Airport.

The Heritage Flight Museum wasfounded in 1996 by Apollo 8 astronautMaj. General William Anders and is ded-icated to the preservation of historic mil-itary aircraft.

For more information, please visitwww.heritageflight.com.

Featuring a variety of world renowned artists

and community presentations throughout the year.

McIntyre Hall is also

available for weddings, receptions, banquets,

conferences, meetings and more.

Ask us about area lodging and lodging packages.

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon

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• The performing arts areplentiful in Skagit County.Take in a show today!

• Nightlife, gaming and liveentertainment await you atthree local casinos.

• The Children’s Museum ofSkagit County is a safeplace for kids and familiesto learn through play.

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Anacortes is a short drive west of Burlington and boasts

panoramic waterfront views of the San Juan Islands. Situated in

the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountain Range, Anacortes

enjoys more sunny days and less rain than many of its neighboring cities.

With its location on Fidalgo Island, Anacortes is the main gateway to San

Juan Island, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and Victoria, British

Columbia. Its vibrant Old Town has something for everyone with a variety

of unique shops, book stores, antique dealers and much more.

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Art galleries are a favorite stopfor shoppers, especially on the firstFriday of each month when the city’sgalleries are open for extended hoursto support Anacortes’ monthly ArtWalk. You may also notice historicbuildings and colorful exteriors thathave life-size wall murals based onhistorical photographs strategicallyplaced throughout the town. Whenit comes to food in Anacortes youwill find a wide variety of diningexperiences. From casual fish andchips to candlelight dinners, onething is for certain; the chefs inAnacortes create mouth wateringdishes from traditional Northwestfavorites like salmon, halibut, andDungeness crab. Among the quaintcafes, unique storefronts, and giftshops, you will also find specialtyshops whose display cases arefilled with fresh baked goods andhandmade chocolates that will satisfyany sweet tooth.

For those seeking outdoor ad-venture, Anacortes is full ofbreathtaking beauty. On thenorthwest side of Fidalgo Island,you will find plenty to do in Wash-ington Park’s 220 acre spread or inThe Anacortes Community ForestLands where 2,800 acres of beauti-ful territory is speckled with HeartLake, Whistle Lake, Lake Erie, andCranberry Lake along with 50miles of well maintained hikingand biking trails. Mount Erie of-fers spectacular vistas of the SanJuan Islands, Mount Baker andPuget Sound. This 1,273 foot peakoffers four viewpoints that can bereached by foot, bike, or car. Themost popular park in WashingtonState, Deception Pass State Park, islocated on both sides of DeceptionPass featuring several beaches,beach combing, exploration of tidepools, and miles of forest trail.The historic bridge over DeceptionPass that connects Whidbey andFidalgo Islands is worth the drive

alone. Anacortes is also known forits whale watching tours with localcompanies offering excursions thatoften guarantee Orca, Minke, Grayand Humpback whale sightings95% of the time. Other adventurescommonly found in Anacortes in-clude kayaking excursions, sailing,fishing, crabbing, birding, andboating.

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• Stroll amongst the historicdowntown buildings and followBill Mitchell’s life size murals.

• Schedule a whale watching tourfrom the home port to one ofthe world’s largest whalewatching fleets.

• Board the ferry for a float toGuemes Island, the San JuanIslands, or Vancouver Island.

• Visit Deception Pass Bridge,one of the scenic wonders ofthe Pacific Northwest.

For more information, call theAnacortes Chamber of Commerce360.293.7911

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Anacortes HighlightsAnacortes Arts Festival

On August 1-3, 2014 the streetsof Anacortes will fill with 250 out-standing booth artisans, fine art ex-hibitions, culinary art, festive music,and creative youth activities. Pre-festival activities begin July 26thwith the Art Dash half marathon,10k and 5k. Opening of the Arts atthe Port fine art exhibition followson July 26th.

Waterfront Festival Enjoy the Pacific Northwest

splendor of the sea and waterfrontJune 7-8, 2014. Located at the CapSante Marina.

Oyster RunSince 1981 Anacortes has

been the host of the largest mo-torcycle rally in the PacificNorthwest. If you are visitingSkagit County on the last week-end of September you are likelyto see the 8,000 bikes and riderswho fuel their way into themain streets of Anacortes.

Manieri Jazz and Swing Collection

An amazing collection ofover 500 books and 1,500 CD’sand DVD’s available at the Ana-cortes Library, donated by Patri-cia Manieri in honor of her latehusband Dominic Manieri.Headphones and CD players areavailable for listeners to samplevarieties of classical and newrecordings.

Majestic Inn & Spa The Majestic Inn and Spa, in all

of its beautifully restored originalgrandeur, will take your breathaway. Opening in this summer is a brand new, 30 guest room ad-dition with a rooftop receptionarea with 360 degree views that canaccommodate up to 150 guests.

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HISTORY FACTFor thousands of years people have

lived in the Fidalgo and Guemes Is-land areas. After the signing of the1855 Point Elliott Treaty, severalreservations were set aside includ-ing one for the Swinomish IndianTribal Community on southeasternFidalgo Island. In the 1700s theSpanish, British, and Russian ex-plorers and fur traders were the firstsettlers to enter the Skagit region.Known as a ship harbor, Anacorteswas established with a name andpost office in 1879 after speculationthat the site would be selected as thewestern terminus for the NorthernPacific Railroad; in 1890 Seattlewas chosen instead. Anacorteswas officially incorporated in 1891shortly after the railroad bust whenthe fishing and logging industriesbegan to dominate the town.

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The streets are alive with color-ful caricatures from the city’spast, many that tell a story

showing old modes of transportation.The brain-child of local historian

and artist Bill Mitchell who, thoughwheelchair bound, has painted

nearly 120 murals since 1984. Manyare located in their proper locations,most in old town.

The following is a complete listof murals and a map for locatingthem. Many historic details are in-cluded within the murals themselves.

Anacortes Mural Project


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Guemes IslandA five minute ferry ride from

Anacortes will transport you to apiece of Skagit County unlike anyother. Guemes Island, knows themeaning of “island time”. The 15miles of paved roads on the islandare traveled lightly by the annualpopulation of 800. Upon arrival,you will be met by the Anderson’sGeneral Store and Café. The onlyother commercial establishment isthe Guemes Island Resort, on thenorth end of the island. Whetheryou are driving, walking, runningor taking a leisurely bike ride aroundthis island, you will be greetedwith friendly waves by the locals.Before you know it, you will bethe one initiating the greeting.The island is 8 square miles in size,with rolling hills, incredible views inevery direction and two prominentparks. Schoolhouse Park is locateddirectly in the middle of the islandand includes covered picnic tables,playground equipment and a soccerfield. Young’s Park is located onthe northeast tip of the island, withthousands of feet of shoreline toexplore.


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The Washington State Ferry Sys-tem is the third largest in the worldand the largest in the United States.Over 1.7 million riders traveledthrough the Anacortes Terminal in2009, venturing to Sidney B.C., SanJuan Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Islandand Lopez Island. It is recommendedfor vehicle traffic to arrive 45 minutesprior to the scheduled time withlonger waits for peak summer traffic.Walk on passengers should arrive atleast 15 minutes prior to departure.Ferry trips to British Columbia,Canada are treated just like drivingacross the border. Be sure you have apassport or the required documenta-tion before scheduling a trip. Faresare calculated based on a round tripbetween Anacortes and your desired

destination. Schedules change severaltimes during the year and are postedonline or at any of the ferry terminals.The Anacortes Ferry is located at 2100Ferry Terminal Road on the west sideof town, approximately 3.5 milesfrom Downtown Anacortes.

Skagit County also has its ownferry system, transporting people, ve-hicles and goods between Anacortesand Guemes Island in under 5 min-utes. The fleet is comprised of onlyone ferry, capable of carrying approx-imately 20 cars per trip. Rates are ap-proximately $9 per standard vehiclefor a round trip and $3 for walk onpassengers. The Guemes Island ferrydock is located at 6th Street & I Av-enue, just 1/3 of a mile west of Com-mercial Avenue.

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The town of La Conner boasts more retail businesses per square foot

than any other in Skagit County. Set between the beautiful Skagit

Valley and the Swinomish Chanel, La Conner is a truly special place for

visitors and locals alike. Victorian-era homes and old fashioned commercial

buildings line Morris and 1st Streets creating a shopper’s paradise capable of

being covered quickly in a day or thoroughly over a weekend. Eclectic shops line

1st street offering every gift and necessity you could be looking for or imagining.

Once in the stores on the west side of the street, you will notice the Swinomish

Chanel and boat traffic are just steps away. Restaurants offer waterfront dining and

boardwalks with benches entice you to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds.

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April

1-30 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Mount VernonTaking place the entire month of April,features fun, family events. Art shows,salmon BBQ, a street fair and more!360 428-5959Skagit Valley Tulip Festivalwww.TulipFestival.org

1-30 Sheep Shearing Mount VernonShearing and spinning demos, wool andfiber sales. Petting farm. Saturdays from10am–4pm. 360 202-2023Hidden Meadow Ranchwww.HiddenMeadowRanch.com

5-6 Woodfest Sedro-WoolleyQuality Woodcrafters, traditional andchainsaw carvers, woodturners, highschool woodshop exhibits/competition/auction, Cub Corner Cafe, and more!360 855-1841Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commercewww.Sedro-Woolley.com

5-27 Kiwanis Salmon BBQMount VernonAlder grilled salmon served with bakedpotato, coleslaw, garlic bread, beverages,and ice cream at Hillcrest Lodge.11am-7pm.Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon

5 Skagit Valley Tulip Run BurlingtonRun the wooded airport trails in the val-ley’s biggest running event. 2 mile and 5mile races. 9 am. 360 982-2934Skagit Runnerswww.SkagitRunners.org

11-12 Spring Garage Sale, Antiques& More Mount VernonOver 140 vendors, food and live music!360 336-9414Skagit Countywww.SkagitCounty.net

12 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival AnacortesEvent combines 30 regional vintners and6 restaurants at the Port Warehouse.12 pm–4:30 pm. 360 293-7911Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

12 Tulip Frolic La ConnerFree entertainment and Kid’s Zone. An-nual Not-So-Impromptu Parade.11-2 pm. 360 466-4778Kiwanis, Tulip Festival & La ConnerChamberwww.LaConnerChamber.com

25-27 Tulip Festival Street Fair Mount VernonJuried arts and crafts fair. Live music attwo stages, children's activities and awonderful variety of food. 360 336-3801Downtown Business Community ofMount Vernonwww.MountVernonDowntown.org

26 Spring Antique Show AnacortesAntiques, vintage, repurposed and hand-made treasures for home & garden! $5.00admission. 9 am–4 pm. 360 420-8225Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

May

3 Kid’s Fishing Derby

Sedro-WoolleyWildcat Steelhead Club. Ages 14 andunder. 7 am–3 pm. 360 855-2291Wildcat Steelhead Clubwww.WildcatSteelhead.com

3 Opening Day Boat Parade La ConnerBoat parade along Swinomish Channel.3 pm. 360 466-4778Swinomish Yacht Clubwww.LaConnerChamber.com

June

6-8 Blast From The Past Sedro-WoolleyCelebrating 1964! Sidewalk sales fromlocal businesses as well as craft and foodvendors. Stage show and live band. An-tique car show.360 855-1841Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commercewww.Sedro-Woolley.com

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7-8Anacortes Waterfront FestivalCap Sante Marina25th annual family-friendly festival. Enjoysplendor of the sea! 360 293-7911Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

19-22 Berry Dairy Days BurlingtonFresh local strawberry shortcake, spectac-ular fireworks show, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ,entertainment stage with live music. CoolCar Show and more!360 757-0994Burlington Chamber of Commercewww.Burlington-Chamber.com

July

July 3-6 Loggerodeo Sedro-WoolleyThe State’s oldest on-going 4th of July cele-bration. Enjoy the rodeo, barbecue, liveband, chainsaw competition, carnival, fire-works and more!360 757-0994Loggerodeowww.Loggerodeo.com

1 Kid’s Fishing Derby

AnacortesKids 13 & under fish for free in the derby.Heart Lake.7 am–11 am. 360 293-1900City of Anacorteswww.CityofAnacortes.org

15 Bark in the Park Festival AnacortesDog festival to support the dog park atStorvik Park. 9 am–2 pm. 360 293-1900City of Anacorteswww.CityofAnacortes.org

15 MoNA Art Auction La ConnerSilent and live auction.5 pm. 360 466-4778Museum of Northwest Artwww.MuseumofNWArt.org

18-20 The Anacortes UnknownMusic Series AnacortesThe concert portion will be held at theUnknown on Saturday.The Anacortes Unknown Music Serieswww.anacortesunknown.com

26-28 Skagit Dirt Cup BowAnnual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cuprace. Skagit Speedway. 360 724-3567Skagit Speedwaywww.SkagitSpeedway.com

July4 July 4th Celebration

AnacortesTown photo at 5th & Commercial. Pa-rade. Patriotic program at CauslandPark. Fireworks.10am–11pm. 360 588-1108Anacortes Women of Today

4 4th of July Parade & Fun La Conner“Anything Goes” community parade. Kidsactivities at Pioneer Park. Fireworks.12:30 pm. 360 466-4778La Conner Chamber of Commercewww.LaConnerChamber.com

4 Fabulous 4th of July Mount VernonMusic, food, and fireworks at EdgewaterPark. 6 pm. 360 336-6215Mount Vernon Parks and Recreationwww.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us

12-13 Highland Games Mount VernonTraditional Scottish athletic events, food,and merchants. 360 416-4934Skagit Valley Highland Gameswww.CelticArts.org

19 Shipwreck Fest AnacortesLargest garage sale in the Northwest.360 299-9310

21 Children’s Art Festival

Mount VernonArts, crafts, and entertainment at HillcrestPark. 10 am – 4 pm 360 336-6215Mount Vernon Parks and Recreationwww.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us

27-28 Cement City Street Fair ConcreteArts & crafts, sidewalk sales, live music,motorcycle show and more. 9 am – 4 pm 360 770-4848Concrete Chamber of Commercewww.Concrete-WA.com

26-28 North Cascades Fly-In ConcreteThe annual Concrete Fly-In is held at theConcrete Municipal Airport.360 770-4848Concrete Chamber of Commerce

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6 The Magic of Christmas Sedro-WoolleyDowntown Sedro-Woolley. Train andpony rides for kids, cider, giant Christ-mas tree lighting and Santa parade. City of Sedro-Woolleywww.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us

7 Mount Vernon Christmas Parade Pine Square Christmas tree lighting, hotchocolate, parade, Santa, and more! 5pm. Downtown Mount Vernon Associationwww.mountvernondowntown.org

7 Lighted Boat Parade La ConnerEnjoy boats decorated and judged alongthe Swinomish Channel.6 pm. 360 466-4778Swinomish Yacht Clubwww.LaConnerChamber.com

13 Breakfast with Santa Sedro-WoolleySedro-Woolley Community Center.Beta Sigma Phiwww.Sedro-Woolley.com

13 Holiday Home Tour Sedro-WoolleySelf-guided tour begins at Sedro-WoolleyMuseum. Information booklets available.Sedro-Woolley Museum www.SedroWoolleyMuseum.org

20 Flotilla Lighted Boat Parade AnacortesViewing at the Guemes Channel. Concertbegins immediately afterwards at thePort Warehouse. 5:30 pm. 360 293-1900City of Anacorteswww.CityofAnacortes.org

January 2015Skagit Eagle Festival

ConcreteFeatures music, stroytelling, conservationeducation, food, entertainment, tours,and eagles. Bald eagles can be viewed De-cember through February along the Sk-agit River.360 853-7626Concrete Chamber of Commercewww.Concrete-WA.com

February 2015

7 Mardi Gras in Concrete ConcretePlan now to experience the goofiness andgaiety of Mardi Gras, Concrete style.Music, activities and contests – don'tmiss the fun! 360 853-8767Concrete Chamber of Commercewww.Concrete-WA.com

27 Harvest Festival

BurlingtonHomemade trebuchets and catapultslaunching pumpkins, food vendors,children's activities and crafts. SkagitRiver Park. 10am-4pm. Burlington Chamber of Commercewww.ci.burlington.wa.us

October

1-31 U-Pick Pumpkins

Mount VernonExplore “The Great Pumpkin Patch”,barrel train and antique tractor rides. Schuh Farmswww.festivaloffamilyfarms.com

3-4 Anacortes OctoberfestAnacortesAnnual event features live music and avariety of food vendors at the Port Warehouse. 360 293-7911Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

3-5 La Conner Quilt Festival

La ConnerAnnual quilt walk, vendors show.9:30am–5 pm. 360 466-4778La Conner Quilt & Textile Museumwww.LaConnerChamber.com

4-5 Festival of Family Farms Celebrating Skagit Farming Skagit ValleyCelebrating Skagit's farming heritage andtraditions, local Skagit farms open theirdoors to the public in a show of food,farm tours, and educational tools.

10 am-4 pm. 360 428-4270WSU/Skagit County Cooperative Ext.www.FestivalofFamilyFarms.com

4, 11, 18, 25 Ghost Walk ConcreteLearn about the history of our town andsurrounding areas. 360 853-8767Concrete Chamber of Commercewww.Concrete-WA.com

31 Trick-or-Treat Night

Downtown Mount VernonFirst Street shuts down between DivisionStreet and Kincaid Street. A safe and funplace for your children. 360 336-3801Downtown Mount Vernon Associationwww.mountvernondowntown.org

31 Halloween Parade Sedro-WoolleyParade followed by trick-or-treating.5 pm. 360 855-1841Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commercewww.Sedro-Woolley.com

November

1-3 Art’s Alive! La ConnerAnnual invitational, open & emergingshows, town-wide event360 466-4778La Conner Chamberwww.LaConnerChamber.com

22 Skagit Wine & Beer FestivalMount Vernon3:00pm to 4:00pm VIP4:00pm to 8:00pm General AdmissionSkagit Valley Inn & Convention Centerwww.MountVernonChamber.com

DecemberHoliday Wonderland Display

Mount Vernon“An Enchanting Family Tradition.”Open every day until Christmas.Featuring over 80 beautiful, deco-rated trees, designer ornaments,unique gifts, and stocking stuffers. 360 424-6760Skagit Valley Gardenswww.SkagitValleyGardens.com

Keep the Cheer HereAnacortesFree horse drawn trolleyrides each Sat-urday between Thanksgiving andChristmas. 360 293-7911Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

5 Community Tree Lighting AnacortesChristmas concert, free Santa photos,and hot chocolate. 6:00pm. 360 293-7911Anacortes Chamber of Commercewww.Anacortes.org

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25-26 Sidewalk Sale Mount VernonThis annual event literally gets the down-town merchants and their goods out ontothe sidewalk! 360 336-3801Downtown Business Community ofMount Vernonwww.MountVernonDowntown.org

26 The Bite of Skagit Mount VernonLocal restaurants offer “bites” from theirmenus to the public. Entertainment andbeer and wine garden. 360 336-3801Downtown Business Community ofMount Vernonwww.BiteOfSkagit.org

August

1-3 Anacortes Arts Festival AnacortesOne of the largest arts festivals in thenorthwest. 250 juried booth artisans, afine art show, two stages of free music,ethnic and regional foods, beer and wine,as well as youth activities. 10 am – 6 pmFri & Sat; 10 am – 5 pm Sun. 360 293-6211Anacortes Arts Festivalwww.AnacortesArtsFestival.com

6-9 Skagit County Fair Mount VernonLocal music, carnival. hypnotist, magi-cian, farm animals, eating contest, kid’szone events, food, and car show! 360 336-9414Skagit Countywww.SkagitCounty.net

8-10 Metal Boat Festival AnacortesSeminars, demonstrations and social ac-tivities all three days. Festival is Saturdayafternoon at Cap Sante Marina.425 485-2100Metal Boat Societywww.MetalBoatSociety.org

9 Classic Yacht & Car Show La ConnerAnnual pancake breakfast, vendors, food,vote on your favorite boat and car.10 am – 4 pm 360 466-4778La Conner Chamberwww.LaConnerChamber.com

9 Porterhouse Brewfest Downtown Mount VernonLive music, local breweries and lots offriends. Join the fun; this annual event isa great fundraiser for the Lincoln Theatre.360 336-3801Porterhouse & Lincoln Theatrewww.lincolntheatre.org

16-17 Cascade Days ConcreteSaturday morning parade, loggingdemonstration and great food. Enjoysmall-town nostalgia. 360 853-7867Cascade Dayswww.CascadeDays.com

September

6 Skagit River Salmon Festival FREE family event at waterfron park atthe Swinomish Casino & Lodge cele-brating our amazing Skagit River, itsrich history, and inspiring conservationof its resources.Skagit River Salmon Festival www.skagitriverfest.org

13 Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show AnacortesThis show features steam and gas en-gines, children’s activities, blacksmithing,tractors, motorcycles, tools and handcrafts. 9 am – 4 pm 360 293-1915Anacortes Museumwww.AMShow.org

13 UncorkedSedro-WoolleyWine & Music Festival at Eagle HavenWinery. 360 855-1841Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commercewww.Sedro-Wooley.com

13-14 Founders’ Days Sedro-WoolleyPancake breakfast, Museum openhouse. Picnic at Riverfront Park, car show,and children’s activities.9 am – 4 pm 360 855-2390Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commercewww.Sedro-Woolley.com

28 Oyster Run Motorcycle Rally AnacortesEvent draws thousands of cycles of allmakes and models. Commercial vendor,food vendors and more! 360 671-7575www.OysterRun.org

26-27 Fall Garage Sale, Antiques & More Mount VernonOver 140 vendors, food and live music!360 336-9414Skagit Countywww.SkagitCounty.net

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La Conner is home to the Mu-seum of Northwest Art, the SkagitCounty Historical Museum andthe La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum. These three sights alonecan keep your attention captivatedfor days.

La Conner landmarks includethe much-photographed RainbowBridge. Its burnt-orange colordistinguishes it from any bridge inthe Northwest. If you look carefullyyou can see it from Highway 20driving from Burlington to Anacortes.The bridge leads to the SwinomishIndian Reservation and the privatecommunity of Shelter Bay wherehomeowners lease their land fromthe Swinomish Tribe. Quiet roads,a private marina, tennis courts,community center, and easy accessto Skagit Bay are just a few of thereasons people call this quaint andpeaceful part of Skagit Countyhome.

Museum of Northwest ArtA one of a kind gallery awaits

you at the Museum of Northwest Art(MoNA). The museum originallyopened in 1981 under the directionof Art Hupy, a local photographer.With the help of a legion of volun-teers and support from famed localartists, the Museum was moved fromthe 2nd floor of the Gaches Mansionto its current home on 1st Street.MoNA has been showcasing NWart to thousands of people eachyear with new exhibits and eventsaround every corner. For more in-formation, please visit www.mona-museum.org.

La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum

Located in the Gaches Mansion,the La Conner Quilt & Textile Mu-seum is the only museum of its kindin Washington State. Established in1997, the museum includes three

• Stroll the streets of thiswaterfront town and visitthe quaint boutiques andgalleries.

• Take a picture of the iconicRainbow Bridge from theboardwalks lining theSwinomish Channel.

• Grab your binoculars and gobird watching for Trumpeter andTundra Swans, Snow Geese,Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles,Hawks and Peregrine Falcons.

• Wander through the awardwinning and ever-changingsculpture walk.

For more information, call theLa Conner Chamber of Commerce360.466.4778

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stories of displays along with Victo-rian-era furnishings. With two newexhibits opening every threemonths and a rotation of quiltsfrom their personal collection, thereis always something new to see atthe La Conner Quilt & Textile Mu-seum. For more information, pleasevisit www.laconnerquilts.com.

Skagit County HistoricalMuseum

Explore Skagit County’s richand rugged history by touring theSkagit Legacy Exhibit, filled withover 180,000 artifacts depictingearly Skagit life from the mountainsto the sea. The collection includesfarm equipment, household items,Native American pieces, tools andan extensive collection of dolls.Also included are thousands ofphotographs and maps dating backto the 1800’s. Sitting on one ofthe highest points in La Conner,the Museum’s gallery offers greatvistas of Skagit Valley and an upclose look at seasonal exhibits.For more information, please visitwww.skagitcounty.net.

Rainbow BridgeThe Rainbow Bridge connects

La Conner to the southernmost por-tion of Fidalgo Island, crossing theSwinomish Channel which extendsfrom Skagit Bay to Padilla Bay. Thebridge was completed in 1957 andhas been burnt-orange since the daythe first coat of base paint was ap-plied. The bridge was to be paintedgreen, just like all of the others beingbuilt during that time, but stronglocal support for the color eventuallysealed the fate of the now photo-graphically famous Rainbow Bridge.

Gaches MansionOne of the most historic

buildings in all of Skagit County isthe Gaches Mansion, located on 2ndStreet. The three-story Mansionwith over 20 rooms was built forGeorge and Louisa Gaches in 1891as their personal residence whenthey moved from England. TheGaches brothers owned the J&GGaches Mercantile which waseventually moved to Seattle. In1905 Dr. G.E. Howe purchased theMansion and turned it into SkagitCounty’s first hospital until hesold it just 4 years later. Between1909 and 1927, the Mansion wasowned by the Vaughn Family, whowere part owners in the local grocerystore. In 1927 the Mansion wasconverted into apartments withnumerous alterations to the floorplan made in order to accommodateadditional living quarters. In1973 the building caught on fireand was vacated completely. Theextensive fire damage left theentire third floor exposed to theelements and it was thought thatthe building would have to betorn down. The La ConnerLandmarks Group was foundedin 1974 and brought the Mansionback to its original glory. For 14years, starting in 1981, what isnow known as the Museum ofNorthwest Art was located on the2nd floor of the Mansion. Todaythe mansion is owned by and uti-lized as the home of the La ConnerQuilt & Textile Museum. Formore information, please visitwww.laconnerquilts.com.

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Average size of farms: 131 acresAverage value of agriculturalproducts sold per farm: $249,294Average value of crops sold peracre for harvested cropland:$2,455.97The value of nursery, greenhouse,floriculture, and sod as a percent-age of the total market value ofagricultural products sold: 27.64%Average total farm productionexpenses per farm: $191,864Harvested cropland as a percent-age of land in farms: 54.54%Irrigated harvested cropland as apercentage of land in farms: 27.76%Average market value of all ma-chinery and equipment perfarm: $99,671The percentage of farms operatedby a family or individual: 80.96%Average age of principal farmoperators: 56 yearsAverage number of cattle andcalves per 100 acres of all land infarms: 31.68Milk cows as a percentage of allcattle and calves: 47.20%All wheat for grain: 5,886 harvestedacresVegetables: 12,046 harvested acresLand in orchards: 438 acres

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Mount Vernon is a historical agricultural community that has beenable to maintain its small town character in the midst of rapidgrowth and development. This quaint city is surrounded by the

Cascade Mountains, the winding Skagit River, and the seasonally changingfarmlands. As visitors drive through the streets of Mount Vernon they maynotice some of its ever present landmarks including the tulip smokestack,historic granary, water tower, and if visiting in March or April visitors maystumble upon the vibrant daffodil and tulip fields.

Mount Vernon is currently the largest city in beautiful Skagit County with abustling old downtown, annual Tulip Festival, Skagit County Fair, the SkagitValley Highland Games and Celtic Arts Festival, Skagit River Salmon Festival,

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historic Lincoln Theatre, McIntyreHall, and other family friendly experi-ences that can be enjoyed year round.

Outdoor enthusiasts are sure tofind many opportunities for adven-ture within the borders of MountVernon’s foothills. This city has 19public parks including the 517-acreLittle Mountain Park that tops thelist as the largest and most impres-sive. It is home to Eagle Rock Chal-lenge Course, archery, mountainbike trails, walking trails, and a cov-ered viewing area that is a perfectplace to watch an infamous SkagitValley sunset over the San Juan Is-lands, Olympic Mountains, and val-ley farmland. Several parks grantpublic access to the river which al-lows community members andtheir four legged friends a refresh-ing reprieve on a hot summer’s day.It is not uncommon to see carsparked in precarious turnouts alongthe dike in Mount Vernon as eager

fishermen hunt for the perfect fish-ing hole in the Skagit River.

Mount Vernon has also experi-enced rapid growth in the past fewyears. It has become home to SkagitStation, which was built in 2004, toaccommodate Amtrak, Greyhound,Skagit Transit, and taxi services inour community. This town is be-coming well-known for its state ofthe art medical services including thenewly-remodeled, award-winning Sk-agit Valley Hospital. It provides a fullcontinuum of care to this communityincluding its newest expansions fea-turing all private patient rooms, anew Emergency/Trauma unit, a newFamily Birth Center, and expandedspace for surgical and critical care.

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District has over 100 years of richhistory and is the largest district in

• Hunt for treasure in the manyantique shops.

• Enjoy a movie at the historicLincoln Theatre or full-scaleproduction at McIntyre Hall.

• Cool off at the Kiwanis SprayPark.

For more information, call theMount Vernon Chamber ofCommerce 360.428.8547

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Skagit Valley. This district servesover 5,700 students in nine schools.It is a growing and diverse districtthat offers a wide range of educa-tional opportunities and high qual-ity instructional programs. In fact,Mount Vernon High School has be-come a sophisticated blend of his-torical and modern buildings that

house some of the finest educators,course offerings and students. Ath-letes from all over the state travelhere to compete and showcase theirtalent in the legendary Mount Ver-non High School gym which wasranked as one of the best gyms inWashington State. Mount Vernon isalso home to Skagit Valley College;a two-year community college thatgrants academic transfer degrees,technical degrees and certificates. Itscampus has experienced rapid ex-pansion, remodeling, and new con-struction to meet the educationalneeds and desires of this area. Twoprivate schools are also withinMount Vernon; Immaculate Con-ception Regional School offers Kthrough 8th grade education andMount Vernon Christian School is aK through 12th grade school with abrand new high school facility.

HISTORY FACTMount Vernon was named after

the plantation estate of GeorgeWashington, first President of theUnited States.

The first settlers on the banks ofthe Skagit River, in a place thatwould eventually be called MountVernon, were Jasper Gates andJoseph Dwelley. They arrived in1870, several years before HarrisonClothier and E.G. English who werelater recognized as the city’s founders.

Hotels and saloons opened upalong the banks of the Skagit Riverto house and cater to the many thatwere coming to take part in thearea’s first industry, logging.

Mount Vernon's future was se-cured when it was chosen to be theSkagit County seat. Today, thecounty jail and most Skagit Countygovernment offices are located inMount Vernon.

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Tulip Festival Street FairThe streets of downtown

Mount Vernon host a variety of ar-tisans, entertainment and foodbooths on April 25-27, 2014.

Skagit Valley Highland Gamesand Celtic Festival

Enjoy Scottish films, dancingcompetitions, concert, championbagpipe bands, and Highland athleticcompetitions on July 12-13, 2014.

Skagit River Salmon FestivalFree family event at Edgewater

Park on September 6th celebratingour amazing Skagit River, its richhistory and inspiring conservation ofits resources. www.skagitriverfest.org.

Skagit County FairThe fair features local music,

carnival, hypnotist, magician, farmanimals, eating contests, kid’s zoneevents, food, car show, and muchmore on August 6-9, 2014.


MUST SEE!To truly explore what SkagitCounty has to offer, it is appro-priate to get a bird’s eye view.One of the best places to dojust that is from the lookoutson top of Little Mountain inMount Vernon. Take exit 225(Anderson Road) go north toBlackburn Road and headeast. Veer to the right and fol-low Little Mountain Road for1/4 mile to the entrance ofLittle Mountain Park. Theroad eventually leads to aparking lot and two view-points offering incredibleviews of the valley below.Once you have your bear-ings.....start exploring!


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Lake CommunitiesIn addition to rivers, streams,

mountains and islands, SkagitCounty also boasts a number oflakes. The four largest are ClearLake, Big Lake, Lake McMurray andLake Cavanaugh. All four are lo-cated east of Mount Vernon andhave year-round residents. Popula-tions of people and boats are attheir highest during the summermonths. All have public boatlaunches and are great for fishing,kayaking and swimming. ClearLake, Big Lake and Lake Cavanaughallow for motorized boats and offergreat water for wakeboarding, wa-terskiing or cruising the lake withfamily and friends.

Big LakeThe most populated lake in the

county, Big Lake, has seen a tremen-dous amount of growth in the past10 years. Located along Highway 9,just 3 miles from the city limits ofMount Vernon, Big Lake offers a9-hole golf course, an elementaryschool, and one of the best fireworksshows in Washington State onJuly 3rd. The Big Lake RV Resortis located on the west side of thelake and offers many ammenities.

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Clear LakeLocated between Mount Vernon

and Sedro-Woolley, Clear Lake was atthe center of the logging boom in theearly 1900’s. At one time over 1,000people lived in the town. In 1925 themill failed and took many of the localbusinesses with it. During the sum-mer, Clear Lake is one of the bestswimming locations in the county.For an off-season swim, join severalhundred “spirited” locals for the An-nual Penguin Dip on January 1st.

Lake CavanaughThe most remote of the four

lakes is Lake Cavanaugh. Tucked upin the hills at over 1,000 feet in eleva-tion, Lake Cavanaugh is one of SkagitCounty’s best kept secrets. Sur-rounded by homes, it is the largestlake at 1.3 square miles and offerstremendous views of the foothillsand Cascade Mountains. The com-munity has an active association andhosts an annual fun run which takesplace on August 6th.

Lake McMurrayThe smallest of the four lakes is

Lake McMurray at .2 square miles insize. The lake is located just 5 mileseast of the I-5 Conway exit and 4miles south of Big Lake on Highway9, with speed restricted to 8 mph.Homes surround much of the lake,with fishing, swimming and kayak-ing being the most popular activities.Lake McMurray’s busiest day of theyear is opening day of fishing season.


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Conway’s roots stretch back to 1873 when it was deemed a riverboat

town. Due to its ideal location, the Great Northern Railway built

a station in Conway in 1891. Since then, Conway has blossomed

into a small town of friendly locals who are proud of their community,

farms and small business district. Visitors will find antiques, a clothing bou-

tique, wine tasting, and a historic pub known for their oysters. The town is

also a gateway in April for visitors driving through the tulip fields and has

become a stopping point for the motorcycle rally during the Annual Oyster

Run in September. Located at the entrance to Skagit County from the south,

many visitors will start their exploration of the valley here.

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Just over the bridge to the west ofConway’s business district is Fir Is-land. This large land mass is locatedbetween the north and south forks ofthe Skagit River. Many people ear-mark this destination November-March for the incredible naturalbeauty of the flat rural farmlands andthe many birds found here; includingthe snow geese migrating fromWrangel Island in Russia. The 225acre snow goose reserve is a major at-

traction on Fir Island where thesound of a flock of snow geese can beheard from up to 1 mile away. Trav-elers and photographers alike flock tothis majestic area in Skagit County,not just for the bird watching and180 different species of birds spottedhere, but also for the open fields andfarmland, breathtaking views ofMount Baker, the scenic dike alongthe Skagit Bay estuary, and the 13,000acre Skagit Wildlife Recreation Area.

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Burlington has been called the “Hub City” because it served as a con-

nection point for two major railways as well as the current junction

between I-5 and Highway 20. Seasonal banners will welcome visitors

into the Fairhaven District, Burlington’s old downtown, which still maintains

a small-town atmosphere. Its storefronts have become home to specialty

shops, tasty cafes, locally owned restaurants, and other convenient services.

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Outside of the “downtown atmos-phere” visitors are sure to notice theabundance of retail options that linethe streets. Burlington has be-come the fourth largestcity in the county andhas the most majorretail spaceswithin its bor-ders. Over60,000 shop-pers can beseen each dayh u s t l i n gt h r o u g h o u tthe likes of theCascade Mall,Outlet Shoppes atB u r l i n g t o n ,Fairhaven District, andBurlington Boulevard.

The Cascade Mall functions as agreat indoor option for shoppingand entertainment. The AMC LowesTheatre shows new release films on14 screens, the most recent Block-buster hits, and a concession area.Just down the corridor, visitors maystumble upon a semi-truck protrud-ing through a glass wall that displayshands on activities, learning centers,and creative toys. This visual state-ment is sure to attract your childreninto the fun-filled space known asthe Children’s Museum. It is an at-traction that you and your childrenare sure to enjoy. Visitors will havethe opportunity to operate a realcrane, get behind the wheel of asemi-truck, captain a tug-boat, shopin a market, put on a costume-filled

theatrical performance, or even getdown and artsy in the supply-filledstudio/art center.

With eight parks, there are manyopportunities to enjoy the

beauty of Burling-ton. Tournaments

and athleticcompetitionsbring manyvisitors ontothe lush greenfields that sad-dle the Skagit

River Dikethroughout

Burlington. In thesummer months, the

largest and most populatedpark is the 51-acre Skagit River Park.It features 22 soccer fields, eight base-ball diamonds, and 24 horseshoe pits.North of Burlington is a 27-hole linkstyle golf course and the highly enter-taining sprint car track known as Sk-agit Speedway. And for those who arelooking for indoor options, Burling-ton is home to the only indoor rollerskating rink in the county.

The agricultural roots ofBurlington are also celebrated eachJune and September with two enter-taining and family-friendly events:Berry Dairy Days and the Fall Har-vest Festival. The Berry Dairy Daysin June feature a parade, 2-mile and10k runs, a tractor show, and some

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• Walk along the Padilla BayShore Trail and visit theBreazeale Interpretive Centerto learn about this NationalEstuary.

• Travel along the winding 21-mile seaside road known asChuckanut Drive.

• Fill your shopping bags at theOutlet Shoppes, Cascade Mall,and old downtown retailshops.

• Need a place to run and play?Skagit River Park has 51-acresincluding playfields, horse-shoe pits, and a playground.

For more information, call theBurlington Chamber of Commerce360.757.0994

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pretty spectacular, locally grown,strawberry shortcake. September’sFall Harvest Festival features a varietyof activities in town and at cityparks that are sure to catch yourinterest. Visitors can experience theannual pumpkin pitch, mule rides,art show, pie tasting competition,and the delectable and memorableKiwanis Salmon BBQ.

Heritage Flight MuseumThe Heritage Flight Museum is

moving its aircraft and collections toits hangar at Skagit Regional Airport.

The Heritage Flight Museum wasfounded in 1996 by Apollo 8 astro-naut Maj. General William Andersand is dedicated to the preservationof historic military aircraft.

For more information, pleasevisit www.heritageflight.com.

HISTORY FACTSIt was in the fall of 1882 that John

P. Millett and William McKay en-tered the dense forest of cedar,spruce, fir and small timber and,disturbing the deer, bear and cougar,erected a shack and made ready forthe establishment of a logging campground which now stands as the Cityof Burlington. It was officially incor-porated on June 16, 1902.

Berry Dairy Days began in 1937by the local volunteer firemen as afundraiser for new equipment.The celebration included a parade,carnival and the “World’s LargestShortcake” which served more than5,000 people.

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Northwest Skagit CountyNorthwest Skagit County offers a

network of rural towns that are a blendof old time charm and the amenities oftoday. This portion of the county in-cludes large tracts of farmland, rollinghills, specialty shops and restaurantsand access to miles of shoreline.

AlgerLocated along Old Highway 99, the

town of Alger was once known as alogging camp, but today is the centerof everything racing in SkagitCounty. Skagit Speedway has been inAlger for 50 years showcasing high-octane racing around a 3/10 mileoval to fans from around the U.S.and Canada. Racing takes place everySaturday night between April andSeptember.

Bay ViewLocated between the Skagit Regional

Airport and Padilla Bay, Bay View ishome to a small residential community,the Bay View State Park and theBreazeale Interpretive Center. The centeroffers indoor exhibits, a reference library,saltwater aquariums, and views to thewest across Padilla Bay to Fidalgo Island.

BlanchardLocated between the base of the

Chuckanut Mountains and Samish Bay,today’s small town of Blanchard was abustling place between 1885 and 1925when the Blanchard Logging Companywas operating. As logging began to di-minish, oyster farming was quick to takeits place in the 1920’s. Today the TaylorShellfish Farm can be found on Chuck-anut Drive just north of Blanchard.

BowOriginally named Brownsville, Bow

became home to a post office and a pop-ulation boom when the Great NorthernRailway decided to reroute its railwaysaround the Chuckanut Mountains.Today Bow is primarily a residentialcommunity overlooking Samish Bay.

EdisonDowntown Edison is a prime example

of what Skagit County is all about. Thequaint town is located at the intersectionof Farm to Market Road and Bow HillRoad and was one of the first accreditedhigh schools in Washington State. Thistightly packed commercial district hasartisan bread makers, a gallery, specialtyshops and two famous watering holeswith excellent food and nightlife.

Samish IslandLocated at the northern end of Padilla

Bay, Samish Island is roughly 3.5 mileslong and 1 mile wide. The island hasbeen accessible via the Samish IslandRoad since the dikes were built in 1930.Before that time it was surrounded bywater with Samish Bay to the north andPadilla By to the south. The island has480 homes and is the headquarters ofthe Blau Oyster Company.

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Padilla BayPadilla Bay is located directly

between the Skagit Valley, and theSamish, Guemes and Fidalgo Is-lands. Padilla Bay National Estuar-ine Research Reserve is an 8 mile by3 mile estuary that is so importantto the local ecosystem that in 1980the area was named a national re-serve by the National Oceanic & At-mospheric Administration. Theentire bay is so shallow that when

the tide goes out, much of the areaturns into mud flats, allowing vege-tation to grow. There are nearly8,000 acres of eelgrass in Padilla Bay,offering wonderful habitat forsalmon, crab, clams, shrimp andother invertebrates. The area is aknown feeding ground for greatblue herons, bald eagles, otters andmany other species. The Padilla BayShore Trail, one of the most accessi-ble and best walking, jogging and

biking trails in Skagit County, is lo-cated adjacent to the bay. The 2.25mile path along the dike allows fortremendous wildlife viewing and anup close look at one of the mosthealthy, least disturbed and most bi-ologically productive estuaries onPuget Sound.

Chuckanut DriveAlong Skagit County’s north-

ern-most waterfront, you will findChuckanut Drive. This 21 mile cor-ridor leads from the flat farmlandthrough the Chuckanut Mountainsto Bellingham, the largest city be-tween Seattle and Canada. Twistingand turning, the road climbsquickly into the forest canopy over-looking Samish Bay and the SanJuan Islands. There are several din-ing choices along the way, offeringsucculent northwest seafood in abeautiful setting. If you would liketo witness a shellfish farm in action,visit Taylor Shellfish Farm, locatedjust after the hairpin corner going

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Strap on your boots and come visit the one-of-a-kind city of Sedro-

Woolley. At the height of its day in the late 1800’s, eleven trains arrived in

Sedro-Woolley daily, the timber industry was prospering, and settlers

eagerly established homesteads near the rail lines. However, after a disastrous fire

in 1911 that leveled most of the downtown businesses, Sedro-Woolley was forced

to rebuild. During its reconstruction, the downtown buildings were assembled

out of brick and have therefore retained much of their original architecture.

Today, many people first arrive in Sedro-Woolley in passing due to its location

as a gateway city to the North Cascades. After just a single glance, the historical

flavor becomes evident and the western charm of the city lures them in for more.

Sedro-WoolleyIncluding Lyman, Hamilton, Birdsview, Baker Lake and Lake Shannon

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The city’s downtown district isdecorated with historical murals,life-size cedar statues that havebeen carved by chainsaw and handfinished, and attractive gas lampreplicas. Sedro-Woolley has done aremarkable job maintaining its oldtown charm while still incorporat-ing most modern conveniences. Itis a full-service town where cus-tomers can expect friendly smilesand reasonable prices withinclothing shops, antique dealers,espresso stands, quaint cafes, lo-cally loved diners, hardware stores,pharmacies, and gift shops.

Some of the most beloved at-tractions in Sedro-Woolley revolvearound its unique history. TheSedro-Woolley Museum tells thestory of early logging, mining, andagriculture. It features miniatureexhibits of the town along with re-stored automotives and loggingtrucks. Woodfest and the Log-gerodeo also take spectators backin time. Each of these events spot-light phenomenal wood carvings,workmanship, educational ex-hibits, and guaranteed fun for thewhole family.

When in Sedro-Woolley, it ishard to resist the temptation tovisit the fast-paced Skagit River oreven get down and dirty in someof the local parks. Riverfront Park,which is situated on 60-acres lin-ing the banks of the Skagit River,has a boat launch and river access.It also provides picnic shelters andtables, BBQ pits, baseball fields, anRV park, amphitheatre, and anoff-leash dog park. Bingham Park,which is located at the intersectionof Highway 20 and Cook Road,has ball fields, a playground, pic-nic shelters, and BBQ pits that areheavily used by athletes and spec-tators alike.

WoodfestApril 5-6, 2014

This event features a variety ofvendors and display booths includ-ing chainsaw carvers, wood turners,traditional carvers, wood crafters, ar-tisans, high school wood workingexhibits, educational exhibits, a silentauction, and a tour of many carvingsand murals located throughoutdowntown Sedro-Woolley.

Blast From The PastJune 6-8, 2014

During the first weekend inJune, local businesses offer sidewalksales, craft and food vendors fill thestreets, and classy cars and carlovers travel great distances to enjoythe antique car show on Saturday.

LoggerodeoJuly 3-6, 2014

The Loggerodeo is Washing-ton’s oldest 4th of July celebration.It features logging contests, parades,carnival attractions, a fun run, anda must see rodeo.

Founder’s DaysSeptember 13-14, 2014

An annual celebration of thecity’s history during the secondweekend of September features apancake breakfast, a museum openhouse, a Sunday picnic at RiverfrontPark, a car show and children’s ac-tivities in the park.

• Take a trip back in time withthe historic brick buildings,downtown shops, larger-thanlife chainsaw carvings,wooden benches, and oldfashioned light poles.

• Find painted murals throughoutdowntown inspired by DariusKinsey, a world famousphotographer.

• Launch the boat, get the kidsout of the car, and let the dogsoff their leash at the 60-acreRiverfront Park.

For more information, call theSedro-Woolley Chamber ofCommerce 360.855.1841

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LymanLyman is a small town located

just east of Sedro-Woolley on High-way 20, nestled in the beautiful Sk-agit River Valley. Abundant timber,fish, mineral resources and NativeAmerican history, give the town arich heritage. Today the town hasits own grade school and water util-ity and is home to over 400 resi-dents. Located in Lyman is thehistoric Minkler Mansion, built in1891 by Birdsey Minker who be-

came a State Senator in 1906. Themansion is on the National Regis-ter of Historic Places and can beseen from the Skagit River.

HamiltonFurther east on Highway 20

from Lyman is the town of Hamil-ton. Situated alongside the SkagitRiver, much of the town is prone toflooding every couple of years. Theearly 1900’s were boom times forHamilton due mostly in part to

timber harvesting and the railroadthat was built.

BirdsviewContinuing east on Highway

20, you will find the unofficial townof Birdsview which includes a gasstation, country store, BirdsviewBurgers and the Birdsview BrewingCo. Nearby is Rasar State Park, a169 acre camping park with over4,000 feet of freshwater shoreline.



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A Weekend in Eastern Skagit CountyFor year-round entertainment and a re-

freshing taste of the North Cascades Na-tional Park, eastern Skagit County is toughto beat. Outdoor concerts and movies, greatrestaurants, cozy lodging options, andbreathtaking scenery await every visitor.

The jewel of eastern Skagit County is theNorth Cascades National Park. Filled withtrails and panoramic views, the park is rela-tively uncrowded – one of western Washing-ton’s best-kept secrets. Plan your trip atwww.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/index.htm.

Start your weekend in Sedro-Woolley,with its traditional downtown and NorthCascades National Park Service head-quarters and visitor center at 810 StateRoute 20 (360.854.7200).

Continue east to Lyman and marvel atthe historic Minkler Mansion, whichhouses the community’s Town Hall. FromLyman it’s just a short hop farther toHamilton, with its own museum.

A few minutes farther east and you’re inConcrete, “the center of the known uni-verse,” where you can stroll its quaintTown Center, wander through a commu-nity garden, and taste some of the bestpizza in the state at Annie’s Pizza Station.You might want to stock up on food at Al-bert’s Red Apple Market, too.

On weekends, don’t miss the Puget SoundEnergy adult fish trap and visitor centerjust across the Baker River via the historicHenry Thompson bridge in Concrete.

Eight miles to the east, you’ll find Rock-port and its popular Howard Miller Steel-head Park campground. The Rockportstore can supply you with anything youforgot while packing.

East of Rockport, Marblemount espe-cially bustles during the summer months,offering top-notch and varied cuisines,plus a host of lodging options. A civil warreenactment every April fills SR 20 with

the sights, sounds, and smells of that pe-riod in U.S. history.

Drop into Newhalem for provisions and sev-eral trails around the Seattle City Light hydro-electric complex there. And consider a fun tourhosted by Seattle City Light; details can befound at www.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit.

For more information on lodging andevents in eastern Skagit County, go to theSedro-Woolley Chamber of CommerceWeb site at www.sedro-woolley.com, theConcrete Chamber of Commerce atwww.concrete-wa.com, and the NorthCascades Visitor Information Center atwww.marblemount.com.

Jason Miller is publisher and editor of theConcrete Herald, a monthly communitynewspaper dating back to the late 1800s.He can be reached at 360 853-8213 or [email protected].


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Located 23 miles east of Sedro-Woolley along Highway 20 is the

proud town of Concrete with a population of approximately 900

residents. After a number of name changes between 1890 and 1909,

the town name of Concrete eventually stuck. The Washington Portland Ce-

ment Company and the Superior Portland Cement Company supplied the

materials to build the Gorge, Ross and Diablo Lake Dams, and were opened

in 1905 and 1908 respectively. The town is home to a number of historic

buildings and the Henry Thomas Bridge. When completed in 1918, the

bridge was the longest single span cement bridge in the world and is listed

on the Washington State and National Historic Registers.

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Cascade TrailThe Cascade Trail parallels High-

way 20 and occupies the route of anabandoned railroad that was built in1900. The trail is 22.5 miles in lengthand connects Concrete to Sedro-Woolley. The surface is crushed rockand is open to those on horseback,bicyclists, runners and walkers.

Cascade Days CelebrationTaking place in August, Cascade

Days has something for everyone.With parades through town, fire-fighter and logger competitions, carshow, kids activities, live music andmore, be sure to schedule a trip “upriver” during this weekend to enjoythe festivities.

Concrete TheatreOriginally opened in 1924, the

Concrete Theatre has had a colorfulpast, serving as the entertainmentcenter of Concrete and Eastern Sk-agit County. In 1987 the theatre wasadded to the Washington State His-torical Registry and while there havebeen many years in which the the-atre was not in operation, scheduledshowings started in February 2010with digital projection equipmentadded in 2012.

Concrete HeraldOriginally established in the

early 1900’s, the Concrete Heraldcovered news and activity in EasternSkagit County until 1989. After beingdormant for 20 years, the paper wasrevitalized with support from thelocal community and the efforts ofJason Miller, a local freelance writerand resident of Concrete. Be sure topick up a copy while you are in townor visit www.concrete-herald.com.


• Run, walk, bike, or ride the22.5 mile Cascade Trail.

• Drive over the historic single-span cement Henry ThompsonBridge.

• Schedule a movie date at thehistoric Concrete Theatre,built in 1923.

• Visit the Lower Baker Dam,which was the highest hydro-electric dam in the world in1927.

• Carve out 40 minutes to drivethe scenic 27-mile MountainLoop Highway which passesthrough the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Baker Lake/Lake Shannon Located just to the north of Con-

crete are Lake Shannon and BakerLake. This area offers tremendous op-portunities for enjoying the great out-doors. Lake Shannon is approximately7.5 miles long and was formed in the1920’s with the construction of thefirst of two dams by the Baker RiverHydroelectric Project. The 285 foottall Lower Baker Dam first produced

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agit County, with Baker Lake inWhatcom County to the north.The only access to Baker Lake andthe Baker River by road is throughSkagit County. Baker Lake is ap-proximately 9 miles long with theBaker River running 30 miles tothe north. The Upper Baker Damwas built in 1959 and is 312 feet

tall. The Baker Lake RecreationArea offers a number of camp-grounds or the year-round BakerLake Lodge can act as your basecamp to adventure.

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is Rockport. This town is home to just over 100 full-time residents, but is

host to thousands of campers and hikers during the summer months. The

Howard Miller Steelhead Park includes a popular boat launch, actively used

by fishermen and rafters alike. Rockport State Park is located on the north

side of Highway 20 and includes 670 acres of ancient forest. 5,400 foot Sauk

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port is the town of Marblemount.Home to 250 residents, this town hasa golden past serving as a tradingpost in the late 1800’s. During thistime, there were approximately 1,500gold prospectors in the region. TheNorth Cascades National ParkWilderness Information Center isopen from May through Octoberand is the primary location to obtainbackcountry permits. The center islocated one mile north of Highway20 on Ranger Station Road.

Newhalem & Diablo Both small towns are actually

in Whatcom County, but are onlyaccessible via Skagit County dur-ing the winter months as Highway20 is closed between Diablo andMazama due to heavy snow. Com-pany towns were built here tohouse the workers during the con-struction of the Gorge, Diablo, andRoss Lake Dams during a 50 yearspan beginning in 1918. Adjacentto the Newhalem Creek Camp-ground is the North Cascades Visi-tor Center which features exhibitson the park’s natural beauty andcultural history. The center isopen seven days a week betweenMay and October. For an upclose and personal look at theremote Skagit River Gorge be-tween June and September, takea Skagit Tour. Seattle City Lighthas been offering tours of thedams and education on hydro-electric power since 1928. Formore information, please visitwww.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit.


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Skagit County SchoolsAnacortes District #103

360 293-1200 www.anacortes.k12.wa.us

Burlington-Edison District #100360 757-3311www.be.wednet.edu

Concrete District #11360 853-8141www.concrete.k12.wa.us

Conway District #317360 445-5785www.conway.k12.wa.us

La Conner District #311360 466-3171www.lcsd.wednet.edu

Mount Vernon District #320360 428-6110www.mv.k12.wa.us

Sedro-Woolley District #101360 855-3500www.swsd.k12.wa.us

Private SchoolsAlger Learning Center & Independence

High School121 Alder DriveSedro-Woolley, WA 98284360 757-7533www.independent-learning.com

Clearwater Christian School315 Main Street Suite DMount Vernon, WA 98273360 848-1112

Foothills Christian School208 Snoqualmie StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273360 420-9749

Immaculate Conception1321 E Division Street

Mount Vernon, WA 98273360 428-3912www.icrsweb.org

Mount Vernon Christian820 W Blackburn RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273360 424-9157www.mvcwa.com

Skagit Adventist Academy530 N Section StreetBurlington, WA 98233360 755-9261www.skagitadventist.com

CollegeSkagit Valley College

2405 E College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273360 416-7600www.skagit.edu


GovernmentSkagit County

1800 Continental Place #100Mount Vernon, WA 98273www.skagitcounty.net

Cities & TownsAnacortes

904 6th Streetwww.cityofanacortes.org

Burlington833 S Spruce Streetwww.ci.burlington.wa.us

Concrete45672 Main Streetwww.townofconcrete.com

La Conner204 Douglas Streetwww.laconner.net

Lyman8334 S Main Streetwww.townoflyman.com

Mount Vernon910 Cleveland Avenuewww.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us

Sedro-Woolley325 Metcalf Streetwww.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us

Port DistrictsPort of Skagit County

www.portofskagit.comPort of Anacortes

www.portofanacortes.comTribal GovernmentsSwinomish Tribe

www.swinomish.orgUpper Skagit Tribe

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Public ServiceAirportsAnacortes Airport

4000 Airport Road360 293-4691

Concrete Airport7879 S Superior Avenue360 853-8401

Skagit Regional Airport15400 Airport Drive, Burlington360 757-0011

LibrariesAnacortes

1220 10th Street 360 293-1910

Burlington820 E Washington Avenue360 755-0760

Guemes Island7549 Guemes Island Road360 293-9052

La Conner614 Morris Street360 466-3352

Mount Vernon315 Snoqualmie Street360 336-6209

Sedro-Woolley802 Ball Avenue360 855-1166

Skagit County Law Library205 W Kincaid Street #104Mount Vernon360 336-9324

Upper Skagit Library45770-B MainConcrete 360 853-7939

Climate / Weather

Avg. Temp (f) Avg. Prec. (in.)

January 39.4 4.21

February 42.4 2.99

March 44.9 2.75

April 48.4 2.52

May 53.7 2.19

June 58.4 1.81

July 61.5 1.25

August 62.2 1.46

September 57.6 2.01

October 50.7 2.96

November 44.3 4.28

December 39.9 4.22

Source: www.skagit.org

The Washington State UniveristyCooperative Extension - "SkagitCrop Topics" Newsletter

Wage and Salary Employment2010 Annual monthly employment and total wages in covered employment.

Industry Employers # Employed PercentAgric., Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 179 2,815 6.2Utilities 11 197 0.4Construction 456 2,523 5.5Manufacturing 167 4,807 10.6Wholesale/Retail Trade 604 7,784 17.1Transp. & Warehousing 94 984 2.2Information 29 334 0.7Fin., Ins., & Real Estate 227 1,878 4.1Professional & Tech. Services 254 1,253 2.8Administrative & Waste Services 51 977 2.2Educational Services 33 292 0.6Health Care & Social Assistance 272 4,668 0.3Arts, Entertainment,& Recreation 50 607 .3Accommodation & Food Services 289 3,661 8.0Other Svcs, except Public Admin. 925 2,003 4.4Government 13 10,594 23.3Not Elsewhere Classified 4 34 0.3Total 3,864 45,509 100.0Source: www.ofm.wa.gov

Real-Estate2009 median home price – $286,9002009 median rent (apartment) – $744 per month

Source: City-data.com

PopulationSkagit County 116,901Anacortes 15,778Burlington 8,388Concrete 705

La Conner 891Mount Vernon 31,743Sedro-Woolley 10,540Unincorporated 48,856

Source: 2010 Census

Employment & IncomeJuly 2010

Skagit CountyLabor Force 57,990Employment 52,260Unemployment 5,730Unemployment Rate 9.3%

2011 Projected Median Household Income $55,085

Washington StateLabor Force 3,551,130Employment 3,244,910Unemployment 306,220Unemployment Rate 8.6%

2011 Projected Median Household Income $55,500

Source: The Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market andEconomic Analysis Branch

Demographics – Weather & Employment

Bayview Business ParkLow costs, abundant power, world-class fiber optics,easy-access transportation, a prime work forceand superb quality oflife provide awelcomingenvironment to adiverse array ofindustries seekingto establishthemselves in theNorthwest andcontribute to theeconomic growth ofSkagit County.

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Demographics – Health Care

Health CareSkagit County has three accredited

hospitals and numerous health, dental,and vision clinics. The residents of thisarea are fortunate to have state-of-the-art health care and specialized healthservices available in a variety of set-tings. Patients can access a wide-rangeof care that best suits their needs andhealth care concerns. Health care pro-fessionals are committed to providingthe best care possible in addition to of-fering educational tools that will ulti-mately promote healthy living.

With over 200 physicians and sur-geons in a variety of medical specialties,it is easy to see why Skagitonians canfind quality care in their own back yard.Our medical community’s specialtiesinclude allergy and immunology, cardi-ology, dermatology, endocrinology,family practice, gastroenterology,hematology, infertility, internal medi-cine, nephrology, neurology, nuclearmedicine, obstetrics and gynecology,

occupational medicine, oncology, op-tometry, ophthalmology, orthopedicsand podiatry, osteopathy, pediatrics,physical medicine and general rehabili-tation, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiol-ogy, sports medicine, various surgicalspecialties, and urology.

Skagit County also has several dozenhealth care clinics that include walk-inclinics in Mount Vernon, Burlington,

and Anacortes. In addition, Sea Mar,located in Mount Vernon, is a commu-nity based organization that providesquality, comprehensive health andhuman services to diverse communi-ties, specializing in service to Latinos.

Skagit County’s dental practitionersoffer services ranging from cosmeticdentistry, endodontics, general den-tistry, and pediatric dentistry to ortho-dontics, periodontics, and oral ormaxillofacial surgery.

Specialized CareBirth Centers – Island and Skagit

Valley hospitals, in addition to theMount Vernon Birth Center, offer pre-natal care and comfortable settings forlabor, delivery, and bonding time be-tween parents and their newborns.

Mammography – The Breast Care

Center offers complete breast healthservices in Mount Vernon. United Gen-eral and Island Hospital also offer bresthealth services.

Extended Care – Skagit County of-fers over two-dozen businesses devotedto extended care. The choices includeassisted living facilities, convalescentcenters, nursing homes, retirement andlife care communities and homes. Ad-ditional agencies offer home healthcare, Meals on Wheels, hospice servicesand respite care.

Kidney Center – The Skagit ValleyKidney Center is equipped with 18 he-modialysis stations in a comfortable,modern setting that features plenty ofnatural light, highly trained staff, andother amenities to create a family-likeatmosphere.

Preventative Care – All three hospi-tals are committed to the health of thiscommunity and its residents by provid-ing important preventative, educational,and support programs. They also fea-ture health resource centers where pa-tients can receive blood pressure andcholesterol screenings in addition toclasses, lectures, and seminars to bettertheir livelihood and overall health.

Hospice of the Northwest – Programincludes nursing care, home healthaides, medical social services, spiritualsupport, bereavement support, physicaltherapy, speech therapy, and occupa-tional therapy.

Sleep Disorder Center – All threehospitals offer treatment and educationfor people with sleep disorders.

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Island Hospital Island Hospital, recognized as one of

the most innovative small hospitals in theU.S., is an integral part of the great qual-ity of life on Fidalgo Island. With nearly200 physicians and other providers, 43-bed Island Hospital offers a full range ofservices, from birth to rehabilitation.

High-quality servicesIn 2013, Consumer Reports recog-

nized Island Hospital for outstandingsurgical performance, ranking 10th inWashington for lowest infection rate.Four years previous, the publication rec-ognized Island Hospital for outstandingpatient communication, receiving thethird highest score (of only five highlyrated hospitals) in Washington State.

Over the years Island Hospital has re-ceived numerous quality awards, mostnotably as a Top 100 Hospital by Solu-cient. The hospital has also received na-tional awards for spiritual care, patientsafety, home health, laboratory andcancer care.

The Island Hospital Renovation & Ex-pansion Project resulted in a $40-millionupgrade featuring 31 private patient

rooms. In 2012, Island opened its Med-ical Arts Pavilion, providing a state-of-the-art facility for the Merle Cancer CareCenter; Physical, Occupational & SpeechTherapy; and the newly added WoundCare & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.

Wide range of servicesWith the recent addition of skilled

board-certified physician specialists, Is-land now offers Plastic Surgery servicesand a comprehensive Psychiatry & Be-havioral Health Program. In addition,the hospital offers a comprehensive

Birth Center, Surgery Center, DiagnosticImaging Center (including DEXA, x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, mammogra-phy and MRI) and Sleep WellnessCenter. Island Hospital also operatesAnacortes Family Medicine, FidalgoMedical Associates, Island Surgeons,Lopez Island Medical Clinic, OrcasMedical Center and The Walk-In Clinic.

For information about Island Hospi-tal services, physicians or other pro-grams, call the Island Health ResourceCenter at (360) 299-1397 or visitwww.islandhospital.org.

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Skagit Regional Health

Skagit Regional Health serves as ahealth care leader in Northwest Wash-ington, providing advanced, qualityand comprehensive services to thepeople of our communities.

The integrated health system featuresthe 137-bed acute care Skagit ValleyHospital in Mount Vernon and SkagitRegional Clinics with more than 100providers in 10 locations across Skagit,north Snohomish, and Island counties.

The hospital, expanded in 2007,features private patient rooms throughout,from the Level III Trauma EmergencyDepartment to the well-appointedFamily Birth Center. The hospital offersa full range of surgical services in six,state-of-the-art operating rooms; ad-vanced diagnostics including CT, MRIand PET; the area’s only cardiaccatheterization labs; a spacious Centerfor Sleep Disorders, and a comprehen-sive Wound Healing Center with hyper-baric oxygen services.

Skagit Valley Hospital leads the wayin comprehensive cancer care with the

latest in medical and radiation therapyand excellence in diagnostics and treat-ment for cancer patients in one conven-ient location. The Breast Instituteprovides a multidisciplinary programdedicated to assist breast cancer pa-tients from diagnosis to survivorship.Skagit Valley Hospital is a networkmember of the Seattle Cancer Care Al-liance, which brings together the talentsand research power of Fred HutchinsonCancer Research Center, UW Medicineand Seattle Children’s.

Skagit Valley Hospital is SkagitCounty’s largest employer and the thirdlargest public district hospital in theState of Washington.

Skagit Regional Health’s vision is tobe “the best regional integrated healthsystem in the Northwest, dedicated tounderstanding and exceeding our patients’expectations.”

For more information, please visitwww.skagitvalleyhospital.org.


Demographics – Health Care/Community Resources

Community ResourcesSkagit County Community Action

Agency.........................360 416-7585330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernonwww.skagitcap.org

Veterans Assistance Program Phone ...........................360 416-7585330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon

Department of Social and HealthServices ......................877 501-2233900 E College Way, #100, Mount Vernon

Meals on Wheels and Senior LunchProgram ......................360 419-3420

Skagit Domestic Violence and Assault Services .........360 336-9591

Housing Authority of Skagit CountyPhone ...........................360 428-19591650 Port Drive, Burlington

Pregnancy Choices.........360 428-4777617 West Division St, Mount Vernon

Sea Mar Community Health CentersPhone ...........................360 428-40751010 East College Way, Mount Vernon

Skagit County Health DepartmentPhone ...........................360 336-9380 700 S 2nd St. Ste 301, Mount Vernon

Skagit County Parks & RecreationPhone ...........................360 336-9414315 South 3rd St, Mount Vernon

Skagit Hospice ................360 848-55501415 East Kincaid St, Mount Vernon

Washington Poison Center Phone ...........................800 222-1222

North Sound Mental Health Administration ..........360 416-7013117 North 1st St, Mount Vernon

VA Puget Sound Health Care SystemPhone ...........................800 329-8387

Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit CountyAnacortes .......................360 588-9045Mount Vernon ..............360 428-6995

La Conner.....................360 466-3672 Sedro-Woolley..............360 272-4553

Skagit Valley YMCA .......360 336-9622215 East Fulton St, Mount Vernon

Red Cross Skagit Valley ..360 424-5291160 Cascade Pl. #208, Burlington

Skagit Transit .................360 757-4433105 E Kincaid, Mount Vernon

AmtrakPhone .......................1-800-872-7245

* Information provided by Skagit County Community Action Agency

United General Hospital

United General Hospital inSedro-Woolley has been a vitalpart of the community since 1965.The hospital serves Public Hospi-tal District 304, geographically oneof the largest in the state, includ-ing Burlington, Sedro-Woolley,Bow-Edison, Bayview, Samish Is-land, Lyman, Hamilton, Concrete,Rockport, Marblemount, ClearLake and portions of Mount Vernon,and is governed by a five-memberboard of commissioners.

United General offers highlypersonalized care. Our locationprovides easy access, easy parking,and a quiet, park-like setting. Inaddition to an excellent staff, thehospital provides state-of-the-arttechnology including one of themost advanced cancer radiation

facilities in the region. Our goal isto be one of the best, safest com-munity hospitals in the state.

Services at United Generalinclude: North Puget Cancer Center,the only cancer care facility in theregion with more than three decadesof experience; 24/7 emergency de-partment; diagnostic imagingcenter; comprehensive surgicalservices; intensive care unit; physical,

occupational, speech and massagetherapy; medical fitness center;sleep disorders center; pulmonaryrehabilitation and more.

The hospital also offers Wellness360, a community education pro-gram that emphasizes all-aroundhealth. Classes provide informationabout nutrition, exercise, stressmanagement and other healthtopics; screenings and risk assess-ments are also provided. UnitedGeneral hosts health fairs andother events throughout the yearand the hospital’s speakers’ bureauprovides free presentationsthroughout Skagit County.

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Senior Centers

Anacortes1701 - 22nd StPhone.....................360 293-7473

Burlington1011 Greenleaf AvePhone.....................360 755-0102

Concrete45821 Railroad AvePhone.....................360 853-8400

Marblemount60055 State Route 20Phone.....................360 873-4432

Mount Vernon 1401 Cleveland AvePhone.....................360 336-5757

Sedro-Woolley715 Pacific St, Memorial Park Complex ................360 855-1513

Swinomish17691 Reservation RdPhone.....................360 466-3980

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BUSINESS NAME PAGEAlbert’s Red Apple ...................................61Alley Cat Antiques ...................................30Allstate - Dailey Insurance Agency ..........22Anacortes Inn ..........................................33Anacortes Museum..................................32Angel of the Winds

Casino........................Inside Front CoverAnnie Mae Antiques.................................41Annie’s Pizza Station...............................61Anthony’s Restaurant...............Activity MapBabe Rainbow .........................................41Baby Boot Camp .....................................23Best Western College Way Inn..................4Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn

& Convention Center............Activity MapBig Scoop Sundae Palace.......................23Bob’s Burgers & Brew .............................53Budget Towing & Repair...........Activity MapBurlington Chamber

of Commerce........................Activity MapBusiness Bank...........................................8Calico Cupboard Cafe’ & Bakery .............27Central Moving & Storage .........................6Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse ....12Cinderella’s Secret ..............................5, 41Concrete Herald ......................................61Concrete Theatre.....................................61Conway Pub ............................................49Cook Road Shell......................................53Country Motorhomes ...............................22Craft Stove...............................................45Craig Romano .........................................16Days Inn ....................................................5Deception Pass Tours, Inc. ......................33Dilly Dally Antiques & Collectibles ...........41Edward Jones –

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& Lounge ....................Inside Back CoverExpress Employment Professionals ........68Fairfield Inn..............................................53Farmhouse Restaurant............................39Ginger Grater...........................................39Good Old Days Antiques .........................41grafixCORP .............................................47Grandy Creek Resort KOA......................15H2O .........................................................33

BUSINESS NAME PAGEHampton Inn & Suites ..............Activity MapHansen’s Furniture ..................................45Hidden Meadow Ranch ...........................23Holiday Inn Express Hotel

& Suites................................Activity MapHome Sweet Home Antiques...................30Island Hospital .........................................69Jitterbugs .................................................53Ken Coffman ............................Activity MapKity Hawk Cafe ........................................51La Conner Channel Lodge

& Country Inn.......................................37Littl’ Bits .............................................41, 44Majestic Inn & Spa...................................27McIntyre Hall Performing Arts

& Conference.......................................24McMillan Bros Auction .............................41Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce....44Mount Vernon Christian School

Association ..........................................66Movie House............................................41Olive Shoppe ...........................................39Pioneer Trails RV Resort ...........................6Plug Ugly .................................................22Port of Skagit County...................18, 37, 67Re-Feather Your Nest..............................45Red Door Antique Mall.........................5, 41Rockfish Grill – Anacortes Brewery .........33Rolfson’s Home Furnishings....................45Rosabella’s Garden Bakery.......................9Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

& Sushi Bar ..........................Activity MapSassy Frass.............................................30Schuh Farms ...........................................44Scott Milo Gallery ....................................32Sedro-Woolley Chamber

of Commerce........................Activity MapSedro-Woolley Museum ..........................57Seeds – A Bistro & Bar ............................37Skagit Building Salvage.......................5, 44Skagit County Fairgrounds ........................8Skagit Cycle Center.................................16Skagit Eagle Festival................Activity MapSkagit Regional Health ............................70Skagit Valley Bulb Farm (Tulip Town) ......10Skagit Valley Casino

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BUSINESS NAME PAGESkagit Valley College...............................68Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms....13Skagit Valley Gardens..............Activity MapSkagit Valley Tulip Festival ......................44Skagit Valley Wills & Trusts .......................9Skagit’s Own Fish Market........................22Smuggler’s Cober....................................30Swinomish Casino & Lodge.....................12Taylor Shellfish Farm ...............................54The Stamp & Coin Place .........................45Thousand Trails La Conner .....................15Thousand Trails Mount Vernon................15Trumpeter

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