Few areas in Washington state offer the artistic and cultural diversity found in Skagit County.

The Skagit Valley’s mild climate, evenly distributed rainfall and fertile farmlands provide an ideal environment for bulb growing, primarily daffodils, tulips and irises.

From the Skagit Flats to mountain passes in the North Cascades, cyclists have plenty of options when riding around Skagit County.

For thousands of years aboriginal tribes have lived in the Skagit and Samish River valleys, along the coast of the Salish Sea and on its numerous islands.

Just over the hills east of Mount Vernon lies a valley with a chain of beautiful lakes.

Padilla Bay includes a state park, a national estuarine sanctuary and the charming towns of Bow-Edison and Bayview.