This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Growing up on the Swinomish reservation in Skagit County, life was greatly impacted by salmon fishing. The Skagit River is the only river in the lower 48 states that has all five species of salmon and provides the best salmon fishing experience. Commercial salmon fishing was my dad's only job the first twelve years of my life. I remember going out on my … [Read more...]
The Local Dish: Best Skagit County Restaurants for Vegetarians
I've found, as we traveled the country for my husband's work, that some of the best restaurants for vegetarians can be found on the West Coast. I know, I am biased, but, there truly is no place like home. Western Washington has a large population of vegetarians and vegans which means we get a lot of great healthy food options. These are my top five Skagit County restaurants they serve food that vegetarians love. Top 5 Skagit County Restaurants (for vegetarians)! Calico Cupboard Food at … [Read more...]
Get Outside with the Kids! Skagit Rivewalk in Mount Vernon, WA
This is a sponsored post with Nature Valley. All opinions are mine alone. I love safe places to take my kids walking. Places where I don't have to worry about cars is kind of essential right now. I try not to be too much of a helicopter parent, but I know that my son especially doesn't pay attention as well as he should when dealing with traffic. The Skagit Riverwalk in Mount Vernon is one of those great walks to take the kids on. Not only will they get exercise with mom, but they … [Read more...]
8 Family Walking Trails: Skagit County
We like taking the kids on Saturday afternoon easy hikes. I loved it growing up and it is fun to take the kids different places nearby our county here in Washington. It will be nice when they are a bit older and can do more walking and exploring. I put together a small list of 8 family walking trails in and near Skagit County for families. Boulder River - exit 208 off I-5. 8.6 miles roundtrip. Good for kids. Dogs allowed on leash. After a mile you'll come to a twin waterfall. This is a … [Read more...]
Skagit County Tulip Festival Mount Vernon, WA
We made it home from Arkansas. April is such a beautiful time to be home in Western Washington. This week we visited the Skagit County Tulip Festival so we could take a family photo. And with the bright sun and wind we didn't get very many great shots. Here was my favorite family photo: … [Read more...]
Festival of Family Farms
The annual Festival of Family Farms in our county happened this last weekend. We enjoyed six hours of pure fun on Sunday. We visited 5 family farms, ate great food, and enjoyed many free activities. About Festival of Family Farms The family farms of Skagit Valley welcome and open their barns and lifestyles to families for this one-of-a-kind event. On this weekend, you can have a hands-on-experience learning what it takes to run a farm, from growing crops to feeding animals. It is an … [Read more...]
