Points of Interest

Deception Pass
	Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on four lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for breath-taking views, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife. The park is open year-round for camping and day use. Some campsites are closed in winter.
Park Hours Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk. Winter: 8:00 a.m. to dusk.	Camping: Check-in time, 2:30 p.m. Check-out time, 1:00 p.m. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Driving Directions Located 10 miles north of Oak Harbor, WA., on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. *From Seattle:* Drive north on I-5 to exit 230, then travel 18 miles west on SR 20 toward Oak Harbor. Park entrance is on right, one mile south of Deception Pass Bridge. *From the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry:* Drive north on Hwy. 525, which changes to Hwy. 20. Drive 50 miles to park entrance on left.
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North Cascade Loop
	Washington State’s Scenic Loop Highway. This 400 mile self-guided driving tour circles through the heart of Washington from the waters of Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains and into the high desert climate of the Columbia River Valley. You will see incredible scenery, National Parks, quaint towns and enjoy diverse activities. Explore the entire Loop, or just a day’s worth!
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Chuckanut Drive
	Officially known as state Route 11, Chuckanut Drive was built in 1896 as the state's first scenic highway, linking Bellingham and Whatcom County to Skagit County and providing another option to the prevailing modes of travel: dugout canoes, steamboats, sailing ships and railroads. Chuckanut is also geologically diverse and one of the few places where mountains touch the shores of Washington's inland marine waterways. This makes it a fascinating venue for hiking and mountain biking, which is feasible year-round since the area's relatively low elevation and proximity to saltwater keeps it almost always snow-free.
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Eagle Watching
	The Skagit river is the home to many Bald Eagles. Since many Salmon return to the Skagit River to spawn the Eagle's have found the Skagit to be an excellent fishing spot. Every year thousands of people visit the Upper Skagit River Valley in northwestern Washington State to watch one of the largest wintering bald eagle populations in the continental United States. Up to 400 bald eagles are counted annually. While eagles can be seen as early as November, or as late as March, the best viewing is from mid-December to mid-February with eagle numbers peaking around Christmas about three weeks after the large Skagit River salmon runs begin.
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San Juan Islands
	The San Juan Islands consist of Orcas, Shaw, Lopez, and the greater San Juan. Visitors will find an array of activities as well as spectacular views. Only way to the islands are by ferry and boat, with a few landing strips for planes. Many like to come and visit in early spring to see the new fawns, others love the summer activities and the whale watching excursions. Plenty of art fairs and festivities make San Juan an unique and pleasant place to get away.
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Museums
	The Skagit Valley is rich with historical places, stories, photographs and artifacts. You will find many museums as well as antique shops for those you want to take home a little piece of history. Museums to visit include:
Anacortes Museum 1305 8th St. Anacortes 98221 360 293-1915	Gaches Mansion 703 S. 2nd St. La Conner 98257 360 466-4288	Skagit County Historical Museum 501 S. 4th St. La Conner 98257 360 466-3365
Bald Eagle Interpretive Center Rockport Dec. 15th-Feb. 18th 360 853-7614	La Conner Quilt Museum 703 S. 2nd St. La Conner 98257 360 466-4288	WT Preston Sternwheel Snagboat 703 R Ave. Anacortes 98221 360 293-1916 or 360 293-1915
Breazeale Bay Interpretive Center 1043 Bayview Edison Rd. Mount Vernon 98273 360 428-1558	Living Museum of Letterpress Printing By Appt. Only Anacortes 360 293-2273	The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. 1 800 946-7227
Camp 7 Museum 7380 Thompson Ave. Concrete 98237 360 853-7042	Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. 1st St. La Conner 98257 360 466-4446
Concrete Heritage Museum 7380 Thompson Ave. P.O. Box 571 Concrete 98237 360 853-7042	Sedro-Woolley Museum 725 Murdock St. Sedro-Woolley 98284 360 855-2390	.
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Skagit Speedway
	Skagit Speedway is the Premier Motor sports facility in the northwest United States. for the past 48 years it has been surrounded by the beautiful mountains and scenery of Washington state. From "pasture racing" in the early 50's, to a trend setting complex in the new millennium, Skagit Speedway is a family fun first class racing facility.
The 2003 season starts the second weekend in April and continues every weekend through September. Weekly shows feature 410 sprint cars, 360 sprint cars and Sportsman sprints. Special Events include the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup in June, The spectacular Les Schwab Fireworks Show in July, the Pennzoil 360 nationals in August and the Season Championship in September
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Washington State Ferry
	The Washington State Ferry gives service to the surrounding areas providing transportation to Alaska, Canada, San Juan, Guem, and lumni Islands. Enjoy a leisurely ride are take a trip to one of the many destinations. Click on the link for ferry schedules.