Skagit County

Millions and millions of tulips. That’s what you’ll find in Skagit Valley—the world’s second largest commercial flower bulb center outside of Holland. It’s pure magic, and absolutely free to drive through the fertile Mount Vernon area during April to experience the otherworldly colors blanketing the hills—all cast against the picturesque backdrop of the Cascade Mountain Range. Residents of Skagit County have the pleasure of watching for the first blooms in March—and keeping a keen eye out for the majestic eagles of Skagit County. Further north, in Anacortes, those with boats and bicycles reign. A popular launching point for folks traveling by water through the San Juan Islands, Anacortes is home to many professional cyclists, along with those out for a morning ride along the shore. It’s clear: building a home and living in Skagit County is a practice in everyday beauty.