Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
San Juan County is located in the Salish Sea and is accessible only by water or air. There are about 700 islands and reefs that can be found between the mainland and Vancouver Island. The sea border in the Haro Strait divides the islands into the Canadian Southern Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands.
Skagit Valley is not only a wonderful place to admire fascinating spring flowers but also it’s a great spot to view impressive snow geese.
Skagit County, a county in Washington State, has a total area of 1,920 square miles. The county is well-known for its fertile and huge valley of the Skagit County, which is a center for tulips and strawberry growing.
March is the month when tourists enjoy daffodils in bloom. La Conner Daffodil Festival gathers together lots of flower-lovers. Many fun events, exhibits and other gatherings take place in March during La Conner Daffodil Festival.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is the main and the largest floral festival in the state. More than 1 million people come here to enjoy and explore more than 300 acres of colorful flowers annually. April is the month when the festival is held. Experts say that tulips start to bloom in the beginning of April, and the second week of April is the time for the fields to be in full bloom.
Skamania County is located on the Columbia River I the southwestern part of Washington State. The area of the county is 1,684 square miles with the population of 11,274. County Seat is Stevenson.