Springtime in La Conner, Washington, is a spectacle of vibrant colors and natural beauty. As the winter chill melts away, fields of daffodils burst into bloom, painting the landscape with golden hues. To celebrate the season, the La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest invites photographers from near and far to capture the essence of spring through their lens and share with us by tagging their photo #laconnerdaffodils on Instagram.
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La Conner, a picturesque waterfront town known for its charming streets and vibrant arts community, is about to get even more colorful and welcoming. Introducing the La Conner Banner Project, an exciting initiative aimed at celebrating local photographers and beautifying Morris Street with their stunning work.
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The eagerly awaited annual La Conner Birding Festival is poised to grace the skies on February 3rd and 4th, 2024, inviting bird enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a weekend of avian wonder. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Skagit Valley and La Conner, this year’s festival promises a captivating experience, featuring local artists, educational opportunities, interactive displays, and delightful children’s activities.
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The finalists have been chosen. Now it’s your turn to vote with a like! The 2023 photo with the most likes wins and will be featured in the 2024 La Conner Daffodil Festival. The winner will be announced Monday, May 31st!
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The Passport To Marine Adventure is an interactive way to engage with the Salish Sea and its surrounding ecosystem. Visit our coastal exploration sites, complete educational activities, and win prizes as you explore the Salish Sea like never before. The Passport to Marine Adventure is a program of the Northwest Straits Foundation.
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This region is teeming with farms and roadside farm stands, and there’s nothing more enjoyable than making a day out of visiting as many as we can and collecting all the fresh fruits, veggies, cheeses (and MORE) along the way!
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Owned and managed jointly by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Washington State Parks, Kukutali Preserve offers a lightly-touched island environment for hiking and exploration.
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We know how exciting it is to see a marine mammal in the wild! But we also know that it’s very important to view these incredible animals safely and responsibly. Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam), based in Anacortes, offers this guidance …
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Calling all beer lovers! The Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail is the best way to experience the beautiful Skagit Valley! It’s no secret that we love the Skagit Valley; Marcus and I have made the trip to this beautiful …
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From the North Cascades, follow the Skagit River through the Skagit Valley to the Salish Sea. Explore Skagit Valley and Find Your Flow!
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Fall is here and I’m so happily embracing crisp mornings, fuzzy sweaters, and pumpkin lattes. If you’re looking for the perfect fall day trip from Seattle; look no further than the lovely Skagit Valley. Just an hour north of downtown; the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop has all the pumpkins, autumn leaves and hot apple cider you could want this season! Take the family, take a friend, take a date; this is truly fun for everyone! I recommend the following seven stops in order, but there are more farms and shops along the way!
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Human movement may have been restricted this year, but birds are still migrating. When the snow geese begin to return to the Skagit Valley each year it’s as if old friends are coming to visit. Every year, I like to note the first day I see snow geese. In 2019 it was October 3rd. This year I was out of town when a friend texted me that they had started arriving – on October 1st, but I have not yet had the opportunity to see them. Just knowing they are arriving, though, is comforting. Soon I will hear them flying over my house.
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The Valley has big open spaces to enjoy the beauty of fall and the cornucopia of the harvest. Our favorite fall harvest are pumpkins! From the Giant Pumpkin Contest to our fields of pumpkins, we have the perfect pumpkin for you! We know that your trick-or-treating will be a different experience this year, but carving pumpkins at home and displaying them is a safe tradition to continue.
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Padilla Bay Shore Trail is a 2.25 dike-top bicycle and pedestrian pathway. The estuary of the Skagit River is the most diverse, least disturbed, and most biologically productive of all major estuaries on Puget Sound.
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The beautiful, bountiful Skagit Valley is a mecca for any food lover like me. Just over an hour north of Seattle, this area is scattered with darling fresh farm stands, big and small, ripe with fruits, vegetables, eggs, flowers, cheeses, and more.
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