Behind the Sign

February 8, 2024

Day Trippin’: Visiting the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center

Fifty miles from Mount Vernon along Hwy. 20, and about as many minutes driving time, you’ll find yourself at a pullout at Mile Marker 100 and deep in the heart of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River System. Near the confluence of three major rivers, prime eagle watching, abundant fisheries, and outstanding scenic beauty are the hallmarks of this remarkable landscape.

September 29, 2021

Tales From the Magic Skagit: “For As Long as the River Runs Free”

Inscribed on a memorial along Mount Vernon's River Walk are the names of eight loggers who nearly 150 years ago devoted an arduous three years of their lives to removing a barrier on the Skagit River that opened the way for Mount Vernon to become a hub of commerce…and ultimately the county seat of power in the Skagit Valley.

September 9, 2020

Tales From the Magic Skagit: Plying the Skagit

The Skagit River has been a critical artery of transportation for Skagit Valley people going back thousands of years. What has changed over time has been how we've crossed it.

Tales From the Magic Skagit: Come on Home to Green River

Thanks to living in the Skagit Valley, the magic portal to the muse that could have inspired a Creedence Clearwater Revival hit is less than 4.5 miles from my driveway, on a pull-out at the intersection of Dike and West Stackpole Roads.

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