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VISITOR GUIDE—2019/20

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5 GET OUTSIDE Modern Whale Watching. Puget Sound Express helps us protect and enjoy marine wildlife. Index—The Gem of the Forest. Launch a whitewater adventure from a tiny historic mining town.

12 ART & HISTORY Releasing the Forms Within. Tulalip artist James Madison reﬂects on learning to listen to the wood.

6 16 FOOD & DRINK Dining in Urban Basecamp. Strip malls reveal hidden gems—some of the best dining in the region.

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REGIONS 12 21 COASTAL COMMUNITIES 31 URBAN BASECAMP 39 SKYKOMISH—SNOHOMISH RIVER VALLEYS 45 STILLAGUAMISH—SAUK RIVER VALLEYS

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52 HOTELS 58 B&BS & CABINS 61 PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS 62 GETTING HERE 64 AREA MAP 16 65 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS 66 FERRY SCHEDULES CONTRIBUTORS WELCOME, Richard Porter is an author, copy- Tucked between the Cascade Mountains and the writer, and freelancer based in Salish Sea, just a few miles north of Seattle, you’ll find Everett, Washington. He has written Seattle NorthCountry. Originally home to the Coast for regional publications like 1889, Salish Peoples, the region is steeped in history. From the Live in Everett blog, and Scenic the splash of salmon moving from river to sea, to the WA. Richard enjoys riding his bike silence at the center of an alpine lake to the hustle of and old architecture. He lives in the seaside cities, Seattle NorthCountry is full of stories. Snohomish River Delta with his wife and three daughters. We’re excited you’re here, but we do ask one thing—that you be a responsible guest and carefully consider your Krista Quinby is a freelance writer impact on this place. The Coast Salish people teach us and artist with an abiding love of the an important lesson—that anytime we make a decision, verdant PNW. Her family skis in the we should consider how it will impact future generations. winter, camps in the summer, and How will the choice I make right now affect the people explores throughout the months who live on this land hundreds of years from now? While between. Her humorous ram- you’re with us, we ask that you think in this way. blings about kids, cats, and growing up, can be found on her blog, In that spirit, you’ll find a series of notes throughout www.milkandwhiskey.com. this guide with tips on being a responsible guest. Please take the time to read and consider those. Thank you for visiting! Jake Campbell is a freelance photographer, videographer, and - The Seattle NorthCountry Team web designer based in the PNW. He LC photographs weddings, events, and WE OM E E creates digital content for business- R H A E es throughout the Seattle region. L R L Visitor Information Center E A Jake really loves pizza and vinyl at Boeing Future of Flight records. You can view his portfolio 425-438-8100 x246 at www.jakecampbellphoto.com. 8415 Paine Field Blvd. (I-5 Exit 189 West) Mukilteo, WA 98275 Sierra Rozario is an illustrator, graphic designer, and musician **More visitor centers on page 65** based in Everett, WA. She creates hand-drawn and digital artwork Snohomish County Tourism Bureau for a variety of clients and plat- 888-338-0976 / 425-348-5802 forms throughout the Seattle area, and is heavily influenced by vintage 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish, WA 98296 www.SeattleNorthCountry.com cartoons, indie comics, and absurd- ist humor. In her free time, Sierra Made possible by assistance from the Snohomish County enjoys making zines, rollerskating, Hotel-Motel Tax Fund and playing music. Learn more at sierrarozario.cool. ©2019 Milltown Creative Co. Ad Sales: Visitors Guide Publications

Cover illustration by Sierra Rozario.

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SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 5 Get Outside Modern Whale Watching MindfulnessMindfu Meets Science on NorthCountry Whale Watching Tours.

by: RICHARD PORTER

Edmonds, WA. Puget Sound Express is a family whale watching company sailing out of several PNW locations, The Boats including Edmonds. For 34 years and three generations, Puget Sound Express has two sleek hydrofoil boats the Hanke family has offered guided tours of the Salish powered by jet propul- Sea, giving their passengers an up-close view of wild sion. The Saratoga and the Chilkat Express (both cata- cetaceans: a bucket list experience. To see a gray whale marans) quietly cruise Puget rolling in a placid bay, exposing a ﬂuke is to understand, Sound at relatively high speeds (approx. 40 knots), like sailors of yesteryear, the power of leviathans. taking passengers on half- day tours. The boats travel as far north as Victoria or the San Juan Islands and return ALL THE to the Edmonds Marina DETAILS within a three-hour time When to Visit window. Their daily route varies, depending on whale Tours run from migration patterns, but February to passengers can expect November. to see Whidbey, Gedney, and Camano Islands, the Tour Length Cascade and Olympic Tours leaving Mountains, as well as vari- Edmonds last ous inlets and waterways. about 2.5 hours.

Where to Stay Whale Sightings The Best Western Plus Edmonds Guaranteed Harbor Inn Puget Sound Express has a is located “guaranteed whale watching” minutes from policy—meaning if you don’t the Edmonds see a whale on your jour- Ferry Terminal, ney (it’s rare not to see a and downtown whale), they’ll offer you free, Edmonds (where no-expiration-date tickets great food and to come back and cruise drink abounds). another time.

6 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Puget Sound Express’ boats travel relatively quickly—up to 40 knots. Don’t miss the famous homemade blueberry buckle, a family recipe.

Protecting When You Go the same place at the mouth Marine Wildlife of the Snohomish River in Besides whales, you’re likely Puget Sound Express pains- Possession Sound. During the to witness some other variety of takingly meets and exceeds tour, the guides make note of abundant Salish Sea marine life: regulations on how much which whales are doing what seals, sea lions, or otters. But you space to give to whales. Their and where. may just see a resident orca toss posture is that of stewards of This compiled data helps sci- an octopus into the air. Or you may see a humpback calf breach- nature. They observe “go slow” entists to understand whale SUSTAINABLE zones and quietly idle or shut behavior. It also empowers NORTHCOUNTRY ing. Grab a pair of complimentary off their engines when a whale whale watching tourists to binoculars and go out on the deck. To help is in sight. appreciate just what they’re Expect to keep your eyes peeled protect our “We’re the eyes on the looking at. for surprises. That’s part of what aquatic friends, water,” says Sarah Hanke, Naturalists on board The makes whale-watching with Puget reduce your use third-generation whale watch- Saratoga and the Chilkat act Sound Express great: every trip of single-use er. The tour boats help to track as docents, interpreting what brings something unexpected. plastics and pod behavior, migration, and passengers are viewing. These always pack out feeding habits. A network of experts break down the dif- what you pack in. scientists and researchers ference between resident Puget Sound Express Trash ends up in use this information to study and transient orcas. They can 500 Admiral Way, Edmonds the sea where it whale populations. For exam- also tell you about the dining pugetsoundexpress.com can be swallowed ple, they’ve been observing habits of minke, humpback, (360) 385-5288 by marine life. a gray whale named “Patch” gray whale species and a vari- since 1991. Patch returns to ety of porpoises.

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 7 Get Outside INDEX: THE GEM OF THE FOREST

Deep in the Cascade Mountains, you’ll ﬁnd a tiny mining town where you can escape the city and ﬁnd some room to breathe.

by: RICHARD PORTER

8 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 9 cranes and high rises of Seattle, though only an hour away, feel far removed from the quiet forest of the Upper Skykomish River Valley. There are still groves of virgin old growth timber in the canyons that The ﬁrst surround Index—a rarity in a region originally pop- ulated by loggers. thing you Today, the economy of Index is based around tourism. Visitors can stay at one of a half dozen BnBs like A Cabin on the Sky and walk, bike, or hike hear when to nearby photogenic locations like the Heybrook Lookout, Eagle Falls, or Bridal Veil Falls. They can you visit pitch a tent at Troublesome Creek or the San Juan Index is, Campgrounds and access the nearby Alpine Lakes. The Corsons Maybe nobody knows local recreation better startlingly, than The Corson family of Index. They guide visitors down scenic Skykomish River with their Outdoor nothing. Adventure Center touring company. The Corsons are active investors in the community of about 200 people, buying and lovingly refurbishing his- Or, more accurately, all you can hear is the soothing toric properties. The River House is the “command sound of white noise. center” of Outdoor Adventures. The 1902 cha- When you cross the old suspension bridge into let-style lodge was in disrepair when Bill Corson town and park your car next to an enormous rusty bought it in 2007. Now it’s a cozy place to warm saw blade—a nod to the town’s history of timber and up after a day spent on the Skykomish River rapids, mining extraction—and step out of your car, there’s with a small bistro, a selection of local cider and nothing to hear. No trafﬁc. No ambient street noise. Nothing except the sound of wind blowing in the trees on the side of Heybrook Ridge and the running water of the North Fork of the Skykomish River. Then you see the towering wall of granite on the north end of town, a sheer cliff face. The Index Town Wall. It’s then that you get the scope of outdoor recreation on tap here. The hiking on the forested ridges, the kayaking and rafting on the Skykomish River, the rock climbing and bouldering on the Town Wall. You get why locals describe Index as “the gem of the forest.”

The Past Informs the Future Index, Washington is a riverside hamlet located on a square quarter mile in a small mountain valley a mile north of Highway 2. Its proximity to the mineral-rich Central Cascades helps explain its ex- istence—120 years ago the town was booming with miners. Photographs from 100 years ago show regional hikers at the top of forested hillocks. Mt. Persis, Mt. Index, and the Heybrook Ridge rise in the back of these photos. What’s striking, when viewing these historic photos today, is how little of the natural beauty has changed during the intervening century. The construction

10 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE All About In recent years the Corsons have led efforts to blast graffiti off the Index rocks at Eagle Falls—a place that can best be described as stupidly gorgeous. For years, ATV enthusi- INDIGENOUS PEOPLES asts tore up land at nearby Reiter Before Western Pit, before the town and local agen- settlement, Index was home to cies created structured trails and the Skykomish Native American stringent guidelines for ATV use. Tribe. They spoke a language The message is clear: come here to called Lushootseed and fished enjoy the area, but do so mindfully. in the Skykomish River. The Corsons and the people of Index are invested in protecting this “gem of the forest,” keeping it as it appeared a century ago. They view themselves as the stewards of the STRIKING GOLD area. Bill Corson mentions that the A gold rush at nearby North Fork of the Skykomish River Monte Cristo in the late draws kayakers from international 1800s spurred a popula- destinations, and they often remark tion boom and filled Index on the Yosemite-like beauty of the beer, and a fireplace. The lodge with hotels housing miners. towering town wall. decor is mostly vintage recre- The beauty here is both a blessing ation gear—a nod to the town’s and a moral imperative—Index, the long-standing love of everything “gem of the forest,” is for enjoying, outdoors. but also for stewarding. The sound

Bill’s son Blair Corson is restor- HEYBROOK LOOKOUT of Index always will likely always be ing the Bush House Inn on the quiet wind and water—a beacon of Just across the bridge, you’ll north end of town. Blair and his tranquility for tech-raddled masses ﬁnd a hike that leads to a family have been working on the and travelers looking for respite in historic ﬁre lookout with old property since 2011 and should unforgettable views of grandeur. have the place completely remod- mountains and valley. eled by the Inn’s 120th anniversary, later this year. Remodeling a Plan Your Trip 117-year-old 3-story building is an Book a rafting tour with Outdoor act of dedicated love, requiring Adventure Center at:

a new foundation, new windows, MUSIC outdooradventurecenter.com. new siding, and drywall. Or call: (425) 883-9039. Legendary Paciﬁc Northwest The past meets the future with musicians like The Walkabouts care, investment, and some elbow Driving directions to Index and Jerry Cantrell have grease. recorded albums in Index. from Seattle: Drive N on Interstate 5. The Gem of the Forest Take Exit 194, headed E toward All that quiet. All that history. Snohomish/Wenatchee. Such natural beauty and centu- Stay on HWY 2 until you see the ries-old stories deserve protection exit on the left for Index, Wa. The and stewardship. Index and its sur- ROCK CLIMBING exit is at approx. mile marker 35. rounding environs regularly make Rock climbers come “top destination” listicles on social from around the world to For lodging and other info please media travel channels. New media climb at Index. Details at visit SeattleNorthCountry.com attention attracts recreators by SeattleNorthCountry.com. the droves, and not everyone who comes to enjoy the area recreates mindfully.

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12 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Releasing the Forms Within James Madison, Storyteller and Craftsman

Master carver James Madison carries a chainsaw The next morning he goes to the shed, selects his through his shop on a weekday morning. He’s wearing a tools from a leather holster and starts working. I watch Tulalip Red Hawks hooded sweatshirt and leather work him thunk-thunk-thunk with a custom-made adze, boots dusted in curled wood shavings. He’s headed to slowly defining the domed crest of a sasquatch scalp. a shed to put a motorized cutting chain to a 998-year- Madison is releasing the forms within the material. old reclaimed Western Red Cedar. He approaches each piece of artwork with a mes- Inside the studio, long ribbons of cedar shavings are sage, even if he only understands that message piled on the gravel floor next to a Shop-Vac. Rusty intuitively at the outset of the project. chains are piled in the corner, and a level hangs from “I basically see something and I let Mother Nature a nail on the wall. take over; I let it tell me what it’s supposed to be. It’s This is a place where spirit meets materiality. the way my culture is, the way I was raised.” Often James Madison works with cedar. But really, The spirit of the piece that James is working on in he works with almost any artistic material — yellow the carving shed today is that of a grandfather Bigfoot. cedar, glass, stone, bronze, and fabricated metal — The muscular sasquatch is depicted walking to a river honing each medium to accommodate his cultural with his two sons. The old Bigfoot teaching them how and aesthetic intuitions. He’s one to catch salmon. of those rare artists who can hop “The wood is like In the cultural tradition of from media to media effortlessly. Madison’s family, Sasquatch isn’t Indeed, right now he’s working on a spirit or a ghost,” a scared animal running from a three pieces in three different lo- Madison says. “It video camera. Instead, he’s a broth- cations, simultaneously. Each tells er to man, a helper, a conduit of the a story. speaks to me. My old ways. One definition of genius — being James Madison’s cultural heri- able to hold multiple ideas in your grandfather used tage is that of the Tulalip peoples. mind at one time. The Tulalip Tribes are comprised of In the shop, he’s honed the old to tell me to listen thirteen Northwest Coast indige- cedar into the shape of a thir- to the wood.” nous families. The Tribes and their teen-foot orca dorsal fin. The “fin” ancestors are a land and wa- rests on a half-dozen sawhorses underneath scaffold- ter-based people, part of a larger group of aboriginal ing and fluorescent lights. Tribes and First Nations known as the Coast Salish “The wood is like a spirit or a ghost,” Madison says. peoples, who live around the Salish Sea in what is “It speaks to me. My grandfather used to tell me to now Washington State and the Canadian Province listen to the wood.” A knot or a warp in the trunk isn’t of British Columbia. After the signing of the Treaty a mistake: it’s a form yet to be realized. at Point Elliot in 1855, the US Government relocated At night Madison dreams of what the cedar wants to these families to a reservation, north of present-day, be, what spirits are in the material trying to be let out. Everett, Washington for “education” and assimilation

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 13 into white culture. Today, the Tulalip giant sculptures, and story poles for Tribes are a self-governed entity of private residences. about 4,000 members. “I feel very fortunate,” he says Almost always personal to some of his career. “It’s a dream job, a degree, James Madison’s stories dream occupation. I got a lot of sup- are most often Tulalip stories, spe- port from my tribe, my people, the cifically the lore of the Coast Salish/ county, the city of Everett. I’ve been James Madison Tlingit Nation. very very appreciated and loved. I’m Driving Tour Growing up, James wanted to be a very grateful.” football player. After a failed attempt Madison has been on the Snoho- to play college ball, James moved mish County Art Commission. He’s “Mother Earth.” back to the Tulalip Reservation. He an art advocate, lobbying for sculp- 18’ driftwood sculp- was unsure what he wanted to do. ture parks, raising money for arts ture portrait located on He decided to study visual art and programs. His work can be seen in the spot where the Point media, first at Everett Community public sculpture parks, downtown Elliott Treaty was signed. College, then at the University of Lighthouse Park, Washington. His main focuses were “Everything I do 609 Front St, Mukilteo bronze casting and jewelry classes. He became absorbed in his stud- has a story to it, “Kia.” ies. To hear James describe it, what has information Totemic 135’ portrait of he felt was something like a calling. Madison’s great grand- He was supposed to be an artist. about my culture, mother, carved from “[I was attracted to] Cubism at a 998-year-old tree. school... surrealism, Dali. Van Gogh historical stories, Hibulb Cultural Center & influenced me the most out of Natural History Preserve, European artists. I was fascinated stories passed 6410 23rd Ave NE, Tulalip with Cubism, abstraction, and Van down from my Gogh’s colors. These modern and Western in- grandfather to “Diving rock.” fluences add a unique “flavor” to Totemic image of a man Madison’s carvings and sculptures, my father, to me. grappling with an in which the viewer can pick up Stories so far back octopus, representing elements of cubism and the assem- “water power.” Tulalip blage of Picasso. we can’t remember Tribes Admin. Building “I studied a lot of different media 6406 Marine Dr, Tulalip Bay at the university, [especially] metal how far back.” fabrication. I cut things out of metal, then welded them together, creat- urban sidewalks, and at the Tulalip “Tulalip People.” ing sculptures.” Hibulb Cultural Center. Cubed metal sculpture Today, Madison works at a variety But in the end, his efforts are in featuring salmon climb- of studios and workshops, depend- the service of relaying invaluable ing a fish ladder. Kayak ing on which project he’s working truth. He sees himself as a conduit. Point Regional Park, on. Sometimes he works with a “Everything I do has a story to it, has 15711 Marine Dr, Stanwood chainsaw or adze in a carving shed. information about my culture, his- Sometimes he “pops up” at region- torical stories, stories passed down al glass studios. Metal fabrication, from my grandfather to my father, “Raven Captures bronze casting, and stonework each to me. Stories so far back we can’t the Sun.” require different venues and pro- remember how far back.” Fabricated metal cube cesses for creation. His are tales that need to be told. with Tlingit and Salish Madison is widely recognized both His are forms that need to be design motifs. Centennial regionally and in the art community. released. Trail, Fifth Street, Arlington He’s commissioned to custom-make pieces: carved canoe paddles, maps,

14 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Madison’s depiction of a Snoqualmie tale about how the world was made.

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 15 Food & Drink

A t l a l E Th o e Places T

When you’re in Urban Basecamp

by: KRISTA QUINBY

16 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE For savvy travelers, the smart money stays in Seattle NorthCountry, where Curries less expensive hotel options and 2 a central locale mean more time Spice lovers will and money for excursions and for find a little slice of eating out. Those staying in the heaven in Curries; a family-run Urban Basecamp will find an area Indian restaurant flush with international epicurean tucked away in a delights waiting to be discovered. tiny strip mall.

Nowhere does the diversity of Seattle Once a mere hole-in-the-wall a few miles from the current NorthCountry show more, or find location, they quickly grew more appreciation, than in the a reputation for uniquely wonderful dishes and service, restaurants we love. Here are seven and were able to expand into their upgraded space. While secret favorites that will take your a slow, sit-down dinner is a good way to enjoy the tastebuds around the world, even if famously friendly service, the best deal is the lunch buffet. you never leave Snohomish County. For a reasonable price, you can experience the full range of traditional Indian flavors and fill your belly to bursting. Parking is free but the small Casa El Dorado lot fills up quickly during the 1 lunch hour at this popular spot. The Curries lunch buffet Washington State is liberally sprinkled with the brightly-muralled, remains a favorite among family-friendly Mexican restaurants most folks frequent. For those those who appreciate perfect more interested in the food on their plate than the art on the walls, naan bread and creamy palak Casa El Dorado holds a place of reverence. Known formally as Casa paneer. Food this good will El Dorado Mexican Handcrafts and Tortillas, or more casually among always have a strong following. locals as “the tortilla factory,” they can be found in an unassuming 7318 Evergreen Way, Everett strip mall on Casino Rd, just off Evergreen Way and Hwy 526. This no- frills spot offers just a few cafeteria-simple tables and chairs, with soccer on the TV providing the only ambiance most diners need. The menu is limited to about a dozen plates and a few soups, but those in search of authentic Mexican staples and a full belly will be well rewarded. First and foremost, Casa El Dorado is a tortilleria, and their flour tortillas are special enough to draw Seattleites into the NorthCountry. For those seeking a fast, fresh and authentic Mexican fill-up, Casa El Dorado is the place to be. Look for the large “Tortilleria” sign in the Casino Square strip mall, and then loosen your belt a few pegs. 205 E Casino Rd Ste B12, Everett

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 17 Bantaba You African Should 3 Restaurant Also Go To A short walk from the The Spa Lynnwood Convention OshimaOshima Center, but miles away 4 SushiShi from ordinary, you’ll Lynnwood find this West African Sushi could be considered boasts two restaurant tucked a local staple in the Korean Spas that into a strip mall. Pacific Northwest, with are famous our easy access to among locals. It would be an easy spot to miss if you didn’t know what you were looking for, exceptional fresh seafood. and that would be a shame. While East Q Sauna and Of course, that doesn’t mean all sushi African restaurants are often easy to find Spa is open to restaurants are created equal. It’s easy in many larger urban centers, discovering people of all enough to find good sushi in our urban a West African hot spot is a rare treat. genders. For centers if you’re willing to spend an arm The inside of Bantaba is unassuming, with a pretty low and a leg. The true prize, however, lies warm colors and a few subtle decorations daily fee, you in finding the secret spot with above par to give a sense of place. Over the can soak in dishes at below average prices and a counter, you’ll find a large menu with the sauna all dedicated, knowledgeable chef. Locals, colorful photos to help guide first timers day. Or, sign and quite a few visitors, will tell you that who might not know what they’re in up for a mas- Oshima is just such a place. Oshima is for. Bantaba is a delight for meat lovers, sage or facial. conveniently located in a strip mall off who will revel in the Afra Lamb. Don’t Hwy 99 and boasts plenty of free parking. pass up the black-eyed pea slaw as a Olympus Spa The space is small, decorated with side; this salad has a fresh brightness is female- bamboo and murals of verdant Japanese that pairs perfectly with the rich, main only with a hillsides. They offer a bevy of staples dishes. Those seeking the authentic (similar) daily beyond sushi, including a range of noodle flavors of West Africa should also try fee model. options to make even picky eaters in your the Benachin, an iconic, tomato-soaked Note: clothing party happy. However, Oshima truly shines rice also known as Jollof rice in other is not allowed for devotees of sashimi, who will be areas, where fierce competitions rage in saunas or pleasantly surprised by the selections as over whose region (or mother) makes the hot tubs. well as the portions. If you luck into this very best. If your NorthCountry travels restaurant on a slow evening and you’re take you near the Lynnwood Convention feeling adventurous, order Omakase and Center, don’t miss the opportunity give Oshima the opportunity to dazzle you. to taste a unique style of cuisine you 11108 Evergreen Way, Everett won’t often come across. Bantaba is a hidden gem worth seeking out. 19417 36th Ave W, Lynnwood

Cooking your H MART RANCHO GRANDE IMRANS MARKET Or, make own dinner? Imported packaged MARKET Everything you goods and Latin American need to create it yourself Shop our top ready-to-serve essentials, fresh delicious Middle markets: pan-Asian fare. corn tortillas. Eastern meals.

18 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE King Noodle 5 House Easy to find on the always busy Evergreen Way, nestled beside Evergreen Asian Grocery, King Noodle House is a different kind of Chinese restaurant. A Maneki Neko cat will greet you at the door, but this is not your usual family-style establishment. King Noodle sets themselves apart with a very specific type of cuisine. As the name implies, King Noodle specializes in noodles. Theirs are made on site, hand pulled by the chefs; you can watch them work, pulling and twisting dough into great lengths of fresh noodle for a variety of dishes and made-to-order soups. Design your own soup with the order card at your table, specifying protein, vegetable, broth and, of course, noodle choice. I recommend the vibrant, green spinach noodles. On a cold afternoon when the rain is coming down sideways, there isn’t much that satisfies like a giant bowl of steaming- hot noodle soup. While Seattle NorthCountry is richly steeped in Pho restaurants, King Noodle house offers a satisfying, and delicious alternative. 7815 Evergreen Way, Everett

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 19 Rila Bakery 7Cafe There’s nothing quite like a perfectly turned out pastry paired with fresh coffee.

Rila Bakery Cafe offers a fresh twist with an East Asia meets Paris take, bringing unexpected flavor profiles and imaginative combinations. Matcha tea and red bean find their way into cakes here, and bubble tea can be purchased alongside espresso. Located in a strip mall off WA 524, it would be easy to drive right Sam Oh Jung past this slice of pastry heaven. Restaurant The outside bears a simple, black 6 and white sign, a subtle nod to Take it the minimalist elegance within. Visitors seeking to warm up to the With reclaimed wood walls and chalkboard styled menus, Rila from the inside out are invited Park. would not look out of place on to visit Sam Oh Jung for fresh, When the a busy street in Paris or New sun shines, York. While you can pick up your gloriously spicy Korean cuisine. eat outside. sweets for the road, and their packaging is as darling and well- Easy to find, sandwiched between Northwest Motor- Lake Stickney designed as the establishment, sport and a QFC right on Hwy 99, with ample free Park has nice Rila is a lovely spot to sit and parking, Sam Oh Jung is ideal for a small group picnic tables, relax while you savor the carefully lunch or dinner. Be prepared to share, as the table a play area, crafted selections. will fill with the traditional small plates (Banchan) to and an off- 7600 196th St SW, Lynnwood delight your senses, and serving sizes are designed leash dog park. to satisfy. Regular diners recommend trying the 13521 Manor seafood pancake, or pahjun, which is perfectly Way, Lynnwood crispy and large enough to share between a few friends. And, of course, on a cold, rainy PNW day, Forest Park you can’t go wrong with Bibimbap served sizzling in 197 acres of a hot stone bowl with your choice of protein. The wooded trails, space is cozy and casual, but it can get busy around picnic areas, a dinnertime as it’s a favorite with locals in the know. swim center, Still, service is always prompt and cheerful, with a playground a big red button stationed at every table so you’ll & an animal never have to seek out your server even on the farm. 205 Park busiest Friday night! 17425 Hwy 99, Lynnwood Rd, Everett

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Soak in the salty smell of the air while you kayak to a tiny sandy island. Explore rocky beaches, tuck into a cozy coffee shop, and catch your own Dungeness Crab. Wander bustling seaside towns where you can try your hand at glassblowing or create a custom Funko Pop! Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center and learn about the history of the ﬁrst people to care for this land. Everything in the Coastal Communities is inspired and informed by the Salish Sea— the atmospheric visual art, the fresh-from- the-boat salmon dinners, and the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains.

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CITIES & 1 EDMONDS 3 DOWNTOWN 5 TULALIP A beachy arts town EVERETT Home of the indigenous centered around a Home to toymaker Tulalip Tribes. Tulalip community fountain, Funko, Jetty Island, and has two casinos (one of TOWNS Edmonds is adorned world-famous Narrative which is a four- with murals and is Coffee. Everett is an diamond resort), the home to a walk-on ferry arts-forward community Hibulb Cultural Center, terminal and underwater with old working-class and the Seattle Premium diving park. Enjoy cafes, mill town grit that is Outlet Malls. seafood restaurants, and appealing for visitors more art galleries and seeking authenticity. 6 STANWOOD supply stores than you Stanwood is a small can shake a paintbrush 4 MARYSVILLE downtown known for at. Famous for strawberries, glass-blowing and visual river delta kayaking and arts and accessible by 2 MUKILTEO a historic downtown. Amtrak. Kayak Point—a A seaside city with a Marysville is worth a beachfront camping historic lighthouse, visit to sample goods spot—is a popular public waterfront park, from the charming visitor destination. The and a ferry terminal, Third Street merchants Stanwood Hotel, built Mukilteo is the place and wander along over a century ago, is a to take in island views, the beautiful Ebey living piece of history. grab ﬁsh and chips from Waterfront Trail that a walk-up counter or a runs along the Qwuloolt craft beer at a brewpub. Estuary.

22 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE EDMONDS Start in Edmonds—an arts community just north of Seattle. Located along WHAT TO the beach, it’s good for watching ferries, catching a coastal train, or sipping on a PACK microbrew. But the real attraction is its walkability. The beach town is laid out on a nice scale for pedestrians who want to SEA KAYAK/ CANOE explore. If you have one SALT & IRON (321 Main St) is a restaurant and can bring it serving American Northwest comfort cui- along, you’ll find sine. Here, you’ll find cloth napkins, fresh great places to flowers, and the option to dine al fresco get out on the water along the on the patio. You can taste the sea here way. In Everett, in the fresh air and shellfish. head to the Try the oysters au gratin, avocado toast 10th street COASTALCOASTALROADTRIP ROAD TRIP with egg sunny side up, and Moscow Mules. boat launch and Salt & Iron’s blackboard lists their oyster boat to Jetty farmers—they’re not joking around when Island—a tiny The Seaside humanmade it comes to fresh bivalves. island off Next, you should head to the art gal- the coast. Road Trip leries. DRIFTWOOD MODERN (403 1/2 Main Accessible to The Salish Sea is a dream world, a place St) is a small gallery filled with curated the public by a where islands float in mirrored water. mid-century modern furniture and art— small ferry July- August only, It’s the perfect place to “unplug” from teak credenzas, watercolors, and walnut visitors who your workday reality. coffee tables for your inner Don Draper. reach the island Outdoor recreation in the PNW requires THE COLE ART STUDIO (107 5th Ave S), via personal access to a waterproof windbreaker and a also a gallery, curates mostly fine local watercraft will sense of humor—regardless of the time of art at a higher price point. “Local art” as often have it year. Both will prove to be important on any in sculpture and paintings by artists who to themselves during the rest trip along the coast. live down the street. of the year.

ALL-WEATHER GEAR Even in high summer, wind and rain can appear with little warning along the coast. Be sure to pack a raincoat and warm sweater. If you’re headed out on the water, don’t forget to pack sun protection. The water reﬂects the sun’s rays and can give you a nasty sunburn SALT & IRON when you least expect it.

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MUKILTEO The walk up counter is good for fish and Next, head north to the small light- chips and soft serve ice cream to-go. house city of Mukilteo. Mukilteo is one of Luckily the highly walkable and photo- the oldest cities on this side of the Salish genic Mukilteo Beach is a five-minute NO NO... Sea, desirable for its deepwater port. jaunt away. The city is best known for its walkable In the mood for a beer? Swing into beach park where you can build bonfires, DIAMOND KNOT BREWING COMPANY (621 SUSTAINABLE fly kites, or simply sit on driftwood and Front St), a gastropub next to the ferry NORTHCOUNTRY stare out at the islands of Whidbey and terminal. The Diamond Knot was named To help protect Camano. The lighthouse still works. You after a ship that was wrecked in the the creatures can climb a tower to see the lantern up Mukilteo Harbor. The shipwreck still lies we share this close and get a panoramic view of the out there, below the waves. land with please stormy Salish Sea. Try the blackberry cider or mango IPA. do not feed From the shoreline, you can watch the The place offers patrons bowls full of or touch the Washington State Ferries pull out of the complimentary peanuts that they can wildlife. Human docks of Mukilteo. If a ferry ride is on your crack and drop right on the floor. food can harm bucket list, consider walking on the ferry our furry and and grabbing coffee on the other side EVERETT feathered friends. (try the popular HONEYMOON BAY COFFEE, Everett, a quick trek up the coast, is located right next to the ferry terminal). a former mill city-done-good. Modern Back in Mukilteo, you’ll find IVAR’S FISH culture is taking to the postindustrial HOUSE (710 Front St) next to the ferry downtown like seagulls to french fries. terminal. Locals appreciate Ivar’s as a Downtown is walkable, full of small local treasure; their restaurants have businesses, restaurants, and historic been in the Seattle area for over 80 years. buildings.

24 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE THREE SPOTS FOR 1 2 3 LOMBARDI’S BLUEWATER SCUTTLEBUTT WATERFRONT ITALIAN ORGANIC DISTILLING BREWERY DINING An upscale Italian Classic PNW fare, like Everett’s hometown IN EVERETT restaurant with a great grilled salmon, chowder, brewery with a great beer happy hour and wine and ﬁsh tacos. Spirits are selection alongside selection, and stunning distilled on-site, and the burgers, wraps, and the views of the sun setting cocktails are fantastic. best ﬁsh & chips around. over the Salish Sea. 1205 Craftsman Way 1205 Craftsman Way 1620 W Marine #109, Everett #101, Everett View Dr, Everett

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SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 25 businesses, restaurants, and historic buildings. Grab a six-pack of watermelon kolsch at TOGGLE’S BOTTLE SHOP (1420 Hewitt Ave). Toggle’s has coolers full of over 600 craft beer and ciders. You can fill growlers here, or crowlers (tallboy cans) to go. Discover the history and culture of the For camping grub (or any type Tulalip Tribes at the Hibulb Cultural Center of grub, actually) try the SNO- ISLE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP (2804 and Natural History Preserve featuring: Grand Ave). It’s a truly local market that sells produce, cheese, beer Interactive Exhibits Group Tours and more from local producers. Artist Demonstrations Rotating Gallery STANWOOD Rental Spaces Gift Shop Thirty minutes north of Everett is KAYAK POINT (15610 Marine Dr), a saltwater park on the edge of the Salish Sea, next to an inlet called Port Susan. TUE–FRI SAT–SUN MON Here you’ll find easy access to the ȦȉAMƳȍPM ȦȶPMƳȍPM Closed majestic Puget Sound. Smell the HibulbCulturalCenter.org pungent low tides and see piles of driftwood jumbled up into tangled ȰȏȦȉȶȴVH&ZI3* ȴȰȉȮȦȰȶȰȉȉ 8YPEPMT;&ȟȁȶȮȦ pyres like abstract sculptures. For the full rustic seaside experience, spend the night in a yurt. Yurts come furnished with bunk beds, a futon, a coffee table, and electric outlets as well as a fire pit and deck outside. Indoor plumbing and warm showers are nearby. Hike to the beach down a path filled with fragrant cedar trees. The old growth forest is beautiful—filled with emerald light. Emerge from the treeline and look out over the waves to islands beyond. If you’re ready to head back into civilization, wander north and find Stanwood, a small coastal town that was originally home to indigenous Coast Salish peoples. Here, you’ll find a walkable downtown with locally-owned restaurants and bars. If it’s breakfast time, try the DUCK IN CAFE (8801 WA-532). For a fancy dinner, head to CROW ISLAND FARMS (27008 102nd Ave NW), a rustic fine dining restaurant serving a seasonal menu

26 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE featuring local farm-to-table goods, seafood and wild game. Next, head to the PORT SUSAN BAY PRESERVE, where you can wander tidepools and find thousands of birds, several species of salmon, smelt, English sole and clams.

WHEN YOU GO If you’re planning to stay at Kayak Point, be sure to reserve your yurt well in advance, during high season they can be difﬁcult to come by.

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BEST WESTERN NAVIGATOR STAYBRIDGE SUITES Near Naval Station Everett and At the epicenter of Boeing and Washington’s Boeing, this aviation-inspired theme northern aerospace industry, this all-suite hotel is hotel with full kitchens was named designedfor extended-stay and leisure travelers the No. 1 upper-mid-price hotel brand who want a lodge-like retreat. by Business Travel News readers. 9600 Harbour Place, Mukilteo 10210 Evergreen Way, Everett 425-493-9500 425-347-2555 ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/mukilteo/ navigatorsuites.com paemu/hoteldetail

EVERETT AQUASOX VISIT CREATIVE EDMONDS The Everett AquaSox are the Minor League afﬁl- Designated Washington’s ﬁrst Creative District, iate of the Seattle Mariners located in Everett, downtown Edmonds offers an array of arts to Washington. explore—from galleries, museums and art centers to boutiques, culinary delights, festivals, outdoor Hop in for summer fun! concerts and third Thursday art walks. 3802 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 425-258-3673 For more informaiton, go to: aquasox.com www.visitedmonds.com/artsandculture

EXPLORE HISTORIC EVERETT IMAGINE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Tour Everett’s historic places including the Where FUN begins and LEARNING never ends! annual Home Tour and colorful Cemetery tour. Hands-on indoor and outdoor exhibits for kids Discover self-guided tours of downtown and (ages 12 months to 12 years) and adults. neighborhoods. Open Tuesday - Sunday, hours vary.

2112 Rucker Avenue #8, Everett, WA 1502 Wall Street, Everett, Washington, 98201 425-293-2767 425-258-1006 HistoricEverett.com/events imaginecm.org

SCHACK ART CENTER SCUTTLEBUTT BREWING CO. Featuring locally made glass, pottery, jewelry Microbrewery with family-friendly restaurant and handmade gifts of art. Open 7 days a week. offering steaks, fried fish & homemade root Admission free. beer on the Everett waterfront. Restaurant/Pub: Hours: M-F 10-6, Sa 10-5, Su 12-5 1205 Craftsman Way #101, Everett 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Taproom: 425-259-5050 3310 Cedar St., Everett Schack.org 425-257-9316 scuttlebuttbrewing.com SEATTLE PREMIUM OUTLETS McMENAMINS ANDERSON SCHOOL PREMIUM STYLE. PREMIUM SAVINGS. Bothell’s first junior high school has been Exceptional Brands up to 65% Off transformed. Sleep in class, drink in the Principal’s Office and swim in the Lagoon. Over 125 retailers including: Banana Republic Factory Store | Burberry | kate Explore*Discover*Imbibe. spade new york | lulu lemon | The North Face 18607 Bothell Way NE Exit 200, Off Interstate 5 Bothell, WA 98011 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip, WA 98271 425-398-0122 premiumoutlets.com/seattle www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 27 COASTAL BUCKET LIST Seven things you must experiencerience when when you visit the Coastal Communities. JETTY ISLAND GO WHALE WATCHING It’s easy to get absorbed into the island scenery on a whale watching tour, but keep your eyes on the water for signs of a telltale fluke or waterspout. Guided tour boats whisk you around the photo-perfect Salish Sea—up to the San Juans and back—in search of humpback, orca, and gray whales. VISIT THE HIBULB CULTURAL CENTER The indigenous families that comprise the Tulalip Tribes have lived on the shorelines and waterways of Snohomish County for millennia. They celebrate their heritage at the Hibulb Cultural Center on the Tulalip Reservation. On public display are totem poles old and new, woven cedar artifacts, hand-carved canoes, and interactive exhibits that tell the story of a people and their relationship to the land and sea. PUT YOUR FEET IN THE SAND ON TINY JETTY ISLAND A two-mile stretch of sand, Jetty Island is a manmade EDMONDS FERRY breakwater just off the coast of Everett. Open sea- sonally, and accessible only by civic ferry, the warm waters of “Jetty” are beloved by kiteboarders, beach from the deck of our iconic green-and-white ferry bathers, birdwatchers, and stand-up paddlers. Be sure boats. On tap: fresh sea air, hot Ivar’s clam chowder, to pack sunscreen, shade, and a snack—you’ll want to local beer, and a classic Washington State photo op. linger all day. Check the summer ferry schedule at WANDER THE COASTLINE AT KAYAK POINT Recreators www.everettwa.gov/jettyisland rejoice—there’s no wrong way to enjoy Kayak Point. This EXPERIENCE FUNKO Experience the place where county park’s forested seaside ambiance is made for international pop culture phenom Funko makes magic. yurt-goers, families, RV campers, casual hikers, and Their new flagship building in Downtown Everett is anyone who appreciates an evening barbecue bonfire. located in a converted department store and features Drop in for a day or make a camping reservation in ad- larger-than-life action figures, interactive art installa- vance at snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities tions, and more pop culture swag than you can shake For more things to do in the Coastal Communities, visit a Hogwarts jersey at. SeattleNorthCountry.com/salish-sea SHOP AT SEATTLE PREMIUM OUTLETS Seek luxury goods like designer handbags, sunglasses, name- brand shoes, and accessories—all at reduced prices. Everett Farmers Market “Serving Everett and Community for 26 Years” An “al fresco” shopping experience makes browsing 130 Sundays 11am – 4pm May 12 – October 6 stores a pleasurable treasure hunt. Refuel with a small 615 13th St. Boxcar Park, Port of Everett Wednesdays 3pm – 7pm meal at one of SPO’s bistros, cafes, and lunch spots. June 5 – August 28 Everett Station, 2333 32nd St. TAKE A FERRY RIDE In the Pacific Northwest, even a Local Produce, Fresh Flowers, Baked Goods, Artistry & Live Entertainment trip on public transportation warrants bringing a nice 425-422-5656 everettfarmersmarket.com camera. View the Salish Sea’s islands and waterways

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Tucked between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea, this urban center is where the world’s best airplanes are made. Here, you can take in the magnitude of ﬂight at the Boeing Tour, learn about the night witches at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum, or see what it feels like to ﬂy at High Trek Adventures. Wander international markets and sample a spectrum of cuisine: tortas, fresh tortillas, rice noodles, sushi and Korean barbecue. Take day trips to the mountains or the sea, soak away sore muscles in a Korean spa or treat yourself to some retail therapy. Urban Basecamp is a hub for adventure in any direction.

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1 MOUNTLAKE is the place to get a lazy of walkable shopping TERRACE weekend morning coffee or an evening of fine CITIES & A close-knit, friendly at a relaxed pace. Hop dining. Wine shops, community that onto a bicycle to zip to health food stores, boasts over 260 nearby wine country or and the University of TOWNS acres of recreational spend the day strolling Washington Bookstore attractions including the Sammamish River. invite visitors in for parks, trails, playfields, relaxed exploration. golf, fishing, boating, 3 LYNNWOOD Nearby Arena Sports Olympic-sized ice rink A hotspot for shopping offers family-friendly and public open space. and international recreation in the form of The Town Center has dining, fifteen minutes bouncy houses, laser tag, two breweries and the north of Seattle. and pizza. iconic Double DD Meats, Home to comfortable Seattle’s premier meat accommodations and 5 SOUTH EVERETT market and specialty spas within striking A culturally-diverse foods. The Recreation distance of the Salish place to get strip mall Pavilion and community Sea and the Cascade dim sum, authentic center houses an Mountains. Lynnwood gyros, or handmade indoor swimming pool, is a place you can stay noodles. Shop at the playground, racquetball comfortably, with all Everett Mall or visit the courts, spa, sauna, needed amenities within Aviation District for a espresso stand, rental a tight radius of your glimpse into the region’s facilities and more. lodging. storied aviation history. South Everett is home to 2 BOTHELL 4 MILL CREEK the tour of the world’s Wander riverside trails, The Mill Creek largest building—Boeing’s and visit a historic Town Center and assembly plant. downtown for bakeries accompanying nature and boutiques. Bothell trails make for a day

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LUNCH Take advantage of the lunch menu at DIAMOND KNOT BREWERY & ALEHOUSE. Try the Thai Chicken salad, cinnamon ginger beignets, FLYING HERITAGE & a giant tater COMBAT ARMOR MUSEUM tot stuffed with bacon and cheese, and a blonde beer. Other tasty world’s largest collection of vintage air- items include craft and tanks at Flying Heritage & Combat a BLT, Porter Armor Museum, marvel at their historical- pork sliders, and ly detailed restoration. Almost all of the beer-battered 24 airplanes and 25 vehicles are rebuilt to cod. Afterward, visit working condition, and “ready to fly” and MUKILTEO “ready to roll.” The collection, acquired CHOCOLATE by the late Paul G. Allen, is housed in two for ice cream large buildings and rotates, so you might or handcrafted see something new each time you visit. chocolates like their award- Be sure to check out the planes with a winning lavender BASECAMP ROAD TRIP unique story—like the Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 cheesecake flown by Russian women nicknamed the truffles. “Night Witches” who frequently conducted The Aviation night raids on German soldiers during WWII. DINNER Designed as a crop duster, they made In the summer, grab a seat on Loop daring night raids during bombing runs and the outside gave the Germans many sleepless nights. Adapted from a story by Lara Dunning. patio at THE The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5, a German SCOTSMAN In Urban Basecamp, you can visit five plane known for its speed and lightness. BISTRO, a cozy world-class aviation attractions in a In 1954, the plane crashed in a Russian restaurant with Scotch flights single weekend. wetland and remained hidden for over 30 and a Scottish years. Today, it is the only one of its kind owner that DAY 1 with an original engine. Another is the de warmly greets FLYING HERITAGE & COMBAT Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito T.Mk III, which is everyone. The ARMOR MUSEUM made primarily of wood and became one menu is a mix of 3407 109th St. SW, Everett of the fastest and most versatile aircraft in comfort foods and includes flyingheritage.org WWII. This artifact made an appearance in yummy Scottish Your first stop is the Flying Heritage and the 1964 British film 633 Squadron. dishes and a Combat Armor Museum. As you tour the Another highlight is the “Why War: The very popular enchilada.

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Cause and Conflict” exhibit. Here, you BOEING FUTURE OF FLIGHT can practice your political savvy at the 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo SUSTAINABLE NORTHCOUNTRY conflict simulators and be confronted futureofflight.org with the sobering tragedies of war at the Next on the list—Urban Basecamp’s pre- Pets are welcome at many places full-scale replicas of the atomic bombs mier aviation attraction, Boeing Future of in Seattle dropped on Hiroshima. Flight. Here, you’ll get to join the 320,000 NorthCountry, “The “Why War” exhibit was designed annual visitors who experience the but please not to tell people why wars happened, 90-minute Boeing Tour and see Boeing be sure to but to let them figure it out for 747, 767, 777, and the 787 Dreamliners as pick up after themselves,” said Michelle Donoghue, they’re being assembled in the factory. your dog. Don’t Marketing & Events Coordinator. “This Tip: Required height for youth is four feet. ruin someone gives visitors a more interactive and The tour is hands-free, and no cameras else’s day. fun way to experience history rather or phones are allowed. than reading about past events from a The factory building is the largest in textbook.” the world (by volume). It is so big that This is not a museum to rush through, as Disneyland could fit inside it and still there are plenty of fascinating artifacts have 12 acres left over for parking! alongside the displays, like a flag flown With 35,000 employees this location on D-Day, an Enigma machine, and a operates like a mini-city. It has its own replica of SpaceShipOne. Docents are fire department, security service, and often there to answer questions, and bank, multiple cafeterias, day care some have even manned these mighty services, shuttle service and tricycles machines. to ride around the massive complex.

34 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE WHERE TO STAY The Hilton Garden Inn North Seattle is located right next to Boeing Future of Flight. The modern hotel has plenty of amenities including a pool, ﬁtness room, free WiFi, and complimentary hot buffet breakfast in the morning. HIGH TREK ADVENTURES & ZIPLINES

The first four doors are the size of HISTORIC FLIGHT PAINE FIELD a football field, and the last two FOUNDATION doors also include the end zones. 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, AVIATION As you tour the building, you’ll gaze Mukilteo DISTRICT down at the planes in various stage historicflight.org of assembly. The Historic Flight Foundation Coming soon: Boeing Future houses 13 historic planes, and of Flight will open a new gallery a few vehicles, including a 1927 in summer 2019. For details, visit Cadillac Tour Phaeton car that futureofflight.org. President Franklin Roosevelt rode Boeing Future of Flight in during his tour of Glacier DAY 2 National Park. One of the first Hwy 526

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT things you’ll notice is that Airport Road RESTORATION CENTER & their artifacts are not RESERVE COLLECTION roped off and you can 2909 100th St. SW, Everett peer inside the cockpits. Museum Of Flight www.museumofﬂight.org Weave your way through Restoration Center Plane restoration includes many the collection, viewing working parts, and at the Museum plans like the P-518 Historic Flight PAE of Flight Restoration Center & Mustang, which had Foundation Reserve Collection, visitors get 700 hours of combat Flying Heritage a glimpse into that process. The ﬂying during WWII, Combat Armor museum has around 30 dedicated including four Museum volunteers who restore aircraft to attacks on D-Day. be static exhibits at The Museum of Then hop aboard High Trek Flight in Seattle. On the Restoration the Douglas Adventures Mukilteo Speedway Tour, you’ll learn about their proj- DC-3, a Pan ects, like the Havilland D.H. 106 American plane

Comet, Mexicana Airlines ﬁrst jet that delivered Evergreen Way airliner, a Piasecki H-21B Workhorse, supplies in a rescue helicopter nicknamed a China and “ﬂying banana” from Elmendorf Air later became Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, a VIP aircraft the Link Trainer, a simulator for for Johnson training pilots, used heavily during & Johnson. WWII.

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36 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Basecamp Bucket List Our top seven things to do when you visit Urban Basecamp ALDERWOOD VISIT THE AVIATION ATTRACTIONS Seattle North- Country is home to some of the best aviation museums and attractions in the world. Visit the largest building in the world (by volume) at Boeing Future of Flight, see refurbished vintage war vehicles at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, and so much more. For full details, see our Aviation Road Trip, starting on page 33. SHOP AT ALDERWOOD Fifteen minutes north of Seattle in Lynnwood, Alderwood beckons shoppers with 152 retailers, and dozens of restaurants. This spacious shopping center with fountains, skylights, and tile offers visitors everything from outdoor recreational supplies to designer clothes and luxury soaps in an airy, walkable atmosphere. WANDER HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BOTHELL It’s easy to see why pioneers settled on the north side of the NORTHWEST STREAM CENTER Sammamish River. Today the muraled brick buildings that line Main Street in Bothell contain bakeries, cute bean facial and a recharging morning in a salt rock cafes, wine bars, and little boutiques. Feel free to ex- room. Align your chakras, destress your body, and get plore with a cup of coffee in hand. Your best bets are your cucumber eyes on. Skin care, facials, herbal dry Cafe Ladro, McMenamin’s Anderson School, the Bothell sauna, steam baths, and a reading room help you to Landing, and Hillcrest Bakery. Woodinville’s famous detox and recharge your brain. Visit these saunas in wineries are only a bicycle ride away. Lynnwood and Mill Creek and come back renewed. VISIT MILL CREEK TOWN CENTER Eighty merchants Q Spa - Mill Creek and Lynnwood. Men and women. fit into this bustling yet walkable urban shopping and Olympus Spa - Lynnwood. Women only. dining center. Visitors can enjoy froyo, Indian food, and VISIT MOUNTLAKE TERRACE Known for its arts com- shopping for gourmet dog treats before walking on munity, the annual Arts of Terrace is one of the best the forested North Creek Trail. Local favorites include art shows in the region featuring works by top local Central Market for delicious foodie snacks, Spotted Cow and regional artists. Focusing on all community mem- Coffee for affogato, and the Tapas & Tablas Restaurant bers, the city devotes over 260 acres to recreation, for shareable small plates. including its popular aquatic center, nine neighbor- LEARN ABOUT SALMON AT THE NORTHWEST STREAM hood parks, three sports complexes, and 14 sports CENTER Salmon are the lifeblood of our region—an fields. Every summer, the city hosts Tour de Terrace, a invaluable food chain asset and a significant cultural Seafair festival that attracts thousands of people from symbol. Salmon and stream health are celebrated at the all over the region. Northwest Stream Center. And, frankly, it’s a beautiful For more things to do in Urban Basecamp, visit preserve—stroll an elevated boardwalk through a tran- SeattleNorthCountry.com/urban-basecamp quil forest and peer through clear tanks into the very heart of a northwest stream. RELAX AT Q AND OLYMPUS SPAS It’s time for a mung

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Visiting the towns of the Skykomish— Snohomish River Valleys feels like a trip back in time. Here, you can linger in bakeries, boutiques, and vintage shops, sip local coffee alongside some of the friendliest folks around, and hop from farmstand to farmstand, feasting on berries in the summer and picking pumpkins in the fall. Relax in small-town diners after a day of skiing, hiking, or rock climbing. Launch a white-water rafting trip from a historic mining village, then take in the lush river landscapes and rural vistas from a hot air balloon.

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1 LAKE STEVENS two highways, seemingly tomatoes grown in Home to the largest every route in the nearby fields. This tiny CITIES & region leads to the city is adorned with recreational lake in Snohomish County, Lake small city of Monroe. sweeping views of the Stevens is an aquatic River recreation, and foothills of the Cascades. TOWNS dream for watersports a cute downtown can’t enthusiasts. Swim, be missed. Every year 6 GOLD BAR kayak, paddleboard, or thousands of swifts flock Named for precious ore wakeboard with stunning to the Frank Wagner found in the Skykomish views of Pilchuck Elementary School in River, Gold Bar is a Mountain. Monroe. The Evergreen little city where you can State Fair offers small- buy beef jerky from a 2 SNOHOMISH town summer fun as well roadside stand or get a Antiques and boutiques as weekend NASCAR stack of flapjacks before define the bohemian- races. hitting the mountains for chic Snohomish vibe. the day. Savor old things and 4 SULTAN new in charming Sultan is a great place 7 INDEX combinations of to stop off on Highway 2 This tiny town is situated upcycled goods and as you’re headed to the underneath towering fresh-baked bread. Take Cascade Mountains or granite cliffs and next a river stroll here for a Stevens Pass. Get a beer to the Upper Fork of cozy, small-town feel of or a coffee and stretch the Skykomish River— an old American “main your legs next to the both of these features street.” Dive out of an Skykomish River. Be sure make it an ideal setting airplane or soar above to try the regionally- for kayaking, climbing, the treeline with hot air famous Sultan Bakery for bouldering or offroading balloons at Harvey Field. tasty baked goods. with an ATV. Stay in one of the town’s many 3 MONROE 5 STARTUP comfortable B&Bs and Located at the Stop off at a roadside use it as a basecamp for confluence of two rivers farmstand for honey, day adventures in the and the intersection of fresh pumpkins, or Cascade Mountains.

40 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE WHAT’S IN A NAME? Skykomish “Skykomish” comes from the Northern Lushootseed word meaning “upriver people.” Snohomish “Snohomish” means “lowland people” ac- cording to the last chief of the Snohomish tribe, Chief William Shelton.

SNOHOMISH Snohomish is an appealing mix of old and new. The town prides itself on its non-com- mercialized and walkable downtown filled with antique shops and boutiques—next WHAT TO to the placid Snohomish River. You can’t PACK go wrong with a day filled with upcycled vintage fashion, hand-thrown pottery, or fresh-baked croissants in this adorable SNOWBOARD/ old-school town. SNOW SKIS Stop for lunch at ANDY’S FISH HOUSE If you’re visiting SKYKOMISH-SNOHOMISH (1229 1st St, Snohomish), a riverfront spot in the winter, ROAD TRIP known for seafood (don’t miss the clam you can extend your trip by chowder), before spending a day antique a few miles Sea to Sky hunting along the river. and end up at Steven’s Pass—a This is the story of a road trip to the Sky. MONROE popular spot for “Sky” here meaning both “the Skykomish From Highway 2, Monroe looks like a few winter sports. River Valley” and the actual sky-sky. Because chain stores, but venture a minute or two HIKING GEAR if you drive far enough into the mountains off the highway and you’ll find a walkable The valley boasts of Seattle NorthCountry, something strange historic downtown. For a great picnic spot, great hikes with happens. swing by the beautiful 90-acre AL BORLIN stunning views. Land, clouds, rain, snow, and rocks get all PARK (561 South Lewis St) where you’ll find Pack your hiking mixed up. Rivers become fog. Clouds fill the waterfront access, picnic tables and bar- gear and head to Heybrook trees. Waterfalls gush from cliffs. You realize beque pits. Lookout, Lake that the mighty Cascade Mountains are per- Dorothy, or manently engulfed in never-ending cycles of THE REPTILE ZOO Bridal Veil Falls. condensation. A few miles down the road, you’ll find THE This is the reason they call Washington the REPTILE ZOO (22715 US-2), a barn filled with Evergreen State. scaly crawling oddities like gila monsters, a Your trip starts at a low elevation. Begin in mexican crocodile, and king cobras. It’s a the coastal community of Everett, traveling trip to see these exotic creatures crawling east on Highway 2 to the county line in the sky. and slithering in a barn in the wilderness.

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WAYSIDE CHAPEL

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WAYSIDE CHAPEL The tiny community of Index is locat- SUSTAINABLE NORTHCOUNTRY The Wayside Chapel is a tiny roadside ed at the base of a craggy mountain face micro-church with four pews on the edge next to a river. Mining and fishing are what Please be of a grassy field. Stop in for a moment of brought early pioneers here. The sheer mindful to rest and meditation. rock cliffs and the North Fork of the navigate around all woody debris Skykomish River continue to draw people in rivers. ZEKES DRIVE-IN to this remote location—it’s the perfect Downed trees are ZEKE’S DRIVE-IN (43918 US-2) is the town for climbers and kayakers. vital for salmon very last stop for greasy roadside fare Visit the OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER habitat, but trap before getting deep into the mountains. It’s (444 Ave A), an A-frame lodge that used kayaks and rafts. located on a turn-off area past Gold to be the town tavern. It’s right next to Bar. You can order fish and chips, fried the river, and an ideal place to rent a mushrooms, burgers, shakes, and fries. kayak or a raft to float down the North Zeke’s also has an indoor seating area to Fork of the Skykomish. The Outdoor keep you dry. The fish and chips here are Adventure Center has wetsuits, helmets, crispy on the outside and the shakes are and paddles for rent. so thick you can stand a straw in them. After rafting, stop at the lodge for hot scones. The interior of the place is filled INDEX with vintage camping gear, a roaring fire To find Index, drive to the middle of no- (you’ll want to warm up), and coolers fully where and take a left. Then you’re still stocked with Washington cider and beer. a mile out of town. If you’re looking for Try the cider from Tieton Cider Works, a an adorable and remote Northwest town, brewery in Yakima. this is it.

42 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE BIGFOOT Photo by Sue Cole, Lifelong Photography Two miles past Index on Highway 2 you will see the iconic hairy guy: bigfoot. There are two large big- feet statues on the south side of the road. This is ESPRESSO CHALET, a small Airstream-style trailer converted into a roadside stand. Kitsch is king here. They sell ice cream and serve coffee, and also have a bathroom. Most importantly, they offer the bigfoot statue photo op and other memorabilia like mini bigfoot ﬁgurines, t-shirts, and magnets.

THEN BACK The beauty of the Sea to Sky Best of Show Carly Brogren 1939 Lincoln Zephyr road trip is that you can go out Sultan-Sky Valley Information Center to the edge of nowhere, raft on Let us help you plan your Sky Valley adventure! wild rivers, get a hot meal, and US Forest Trailhead Passes • Discover Pass • Fishing/Hunting Licenses • be back to a city for a warm hotel Hiking • Fishing • Rafting • Winter Sports • Historical Transportation Exhibit bed and cocktails before sundown. This is the beauty of the Paciﬁc 320 Main Street, Sultan • (360) 793-0983 • www.skyvalleychamber.com Northwest, a place that hasn’t Download our free Sky Valley Insider travel app been completely tamed.

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TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Floating above the treelines. Seeing the sunset paint the farm fields of the Skykomish River Valley and the redbrick buildings OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER of Snohomish. The feeling of being aloft and soaring. The view of a curved horizon from 1,000 feet in the air. Hot air balloon rides that depart from Harvey Field in Snohomish provide an aerial experience that you’ll remember the rest of your life. VISIT THE REPTILE ZOO Come face to face with an albino alligator and peep at a king cobra from behind protective glass. If it’s scaly, shelled, or slithering, odds are you’ll find it swimming or basking under a heat lamp here. This roadside reptile zoo will bring out the wonder in visitors with the magic of a two-headed turtle, or an iguana trained to say “hello” on command. LAUNCH A RAFTING ADVENTURE The town of Index is a gateway to world-class rafting. The town is bordered on the south by the North Fork of the Skykomish River. Rent kayaks or rafts and take a guided tour of the river with the expert tour guides of the Outdoor Adventure Center. After a day on class-five rapids, return to the OAC’s River House in Index to warm up with a cozy fire and a local cider. HIKE TO HEYBROOK LOOKOUT Glamp above the treeline BRIDAL VEIL FALLS at 1,700 feet. This 1930s fire lookout fell into disrepair for decades before a team of dedicated volunteers experts. Post up overnight and travel locally to enjoy lovingly restored it into a luxurious cabin that you can other bouldering destinations along the Skykomish rent by the night. Enjoy morning coffee with panoram- River Valley. ic views of the Cascade Mountains. The hike to the top VISIT LAKE STEVENS A huge draw year round, with of the ridge is worth every 900 feet of the journey. lots of activity, Lake Stevens is home to the largest lake SOAK IN THE MIST AT BRIDAL VEIL FALLS Witness a in Seattle NorthCountry (1,000 acres and 8 miles of mist-wreathed wonder: Lake Serene spills 1,328 feet shoreline), a historic downtown situated at the north from a mountain face directly into the South Fork of end of the lake and was built on the former Rucker Mill the Skykomish River. This perennial wonder of water is site. With public and private shore lands, sandy public called Bridal Veil Falls for its gauzy, ghostly aesthetic. beaches and public boat launches, Lake Stevens hap- The mist is good for cooling off in the summer or for a pily recruits visitors toting canoes, jet skis, sailboats, spectral hike in the winter. wakeboards and other water gear. GO ROCK CLIMBING IN INDEX The Index Town Wall is For more things to do in the Coastal Communities, visit comprised of 1,300-foot granite cliffs. The Wall is a SeattleNorthCountry.com/sky-sno-valleys favorite of adventurous climbers and bouldering

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The Stillaguamish—Sauk River Valleys are the doorstep of the Central Cascades. Here, you can hike to glaciers that pool into alpine lakes, take in the night sky from a ﬁre lookout, camp in the woods at a music festival, and explore the history of lumber & farming towns set in the shadow of towering snow-topped mountains. This verdant valley is a destination for river rafters, hikers, van campers, mountain bikers, and anyone else who likes to roam places that are still truly wild.

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1 SILVANA 3 OSO Ranger from the 1930s A charming, blink- Oso prides itself on until the early 1980s. CITIES & The Verlot Campground, and-you-miss-it town. its tight-knit feel—a Silvana is comprised of community predicated across the street, was a roadside cluster of on outdoor recreation, the site of a Civilian TOWNS diners, grain silos, berry mountain biking, and Conservation Corps farms, and dairies. A horses. Visit Rhodes camp. Today it is a must-stop route for River Ranch for dinner perfect place to camp bicyclists exploring the next to a horse arena. over the weekend. It has agrarian side roads of The Whitehorse Trail goes several campsites for Seattle NorthCountry. through Oso and takes rent and it’s right next Also perfect for a small walkers, equestrians and to the South Fork of cool-off dip in the bicyclists to next-door the Stillaguamish River, Stillaguamish River. Arlington or Darrington. with peekaboo views of Mount Pilchuck. 2 ARLINGTON 4 GRANITE FALLS Farmland at the base of A one-stoplight town 6 DARRINGTON the Cascades: Arlington on the cusp of a literal A historic lumber town is still home to old northwest wilderness. with a small-town farming co-op/hardware “Granite” as it’s known vibe, in the shadow of stores as well as more locally, is home to Whitehorse Mountain modern kombucha an actual waterfall and on the scenic breweries and river that spills over rock Mountain Loop Highway. rafting. Bicyclists prize faces. The gateway Though lumber still this small downtown as a to the Mountain Loop plays a role, Darrington stop-off for refueling as Highway—a scenic also has access to the they pedal east toward mountainous and river- best music festivals the photogenic “walking fed region, perfect for (Bluegrass Festival and valley”—so-called by the camping. Summer Meltdown), indigenous peoples for downhill mountain the shifting geography, 5 VERLOT biking, wilderness trails, due to glacial melt and Verlot Visitor Center whitewater rafting and changing river ﬂows. was the home and ofﬁce kayaking in Seattle of the Forest Service NorthCountry.

46 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE STILLAGUAMISH—SAUK ROAD TRIP WHAT TO The Mountain PACK Loop CAMPING GEAR The Mountain Loop Highway is a real trip The “out there”—a self-contained cycle, a circuit Stillaguamish— that takes you out to the wild woods before Sauk River returning you to your urban origins. Valleys are home This is about as “far out” into the PNW wil- On your way out of Granite Falls, look to some of the best camping derness as you can get on four wheels. A car for the town’s namesake: a giant waterfall in the region. camping dream spot. Expect to see breath- pouring over boulders. It’s a short hike from If you’re up taking beauty. the roadside turnoff. for it, you can This route is also known as the Mountain backpack to Loop Scenic Byway. Byway as in, you don’t VERLOT Goat Lake and spend the night really need to go there. And maybe that’s the One of the most accessible and camper under the stars whole point: it’s out there just to be enjoyed. friendly parts of the Loop is Verlot. Located (though spaces Here’s a guided tour of the best places to just a few miles out of Granite Falls, it’s are limited, visit when you go. a FORESTED CAMPING AREA next to the so be sure to Stillaguamish River. Camping spots here are have a plan B). GRANITE FALLS only $12 a night for one vehicle, tax included. You’ll also find a lot of car Granite Falls is an old lumber town at the Most sites at Verlot come with picnic tables campgrounds in base of Mount Pilchuck. and fire rings. the area. “Granite,” as the locals call it, is the jump- The Stillaguamish River, or the “Stilly” is ing off point to the Mountain Loop. Stop at shallow enough here in the summer to wade THE TEN GRANITE FALLS HARDWARE (108 S Granite or swim in. Across the river is the peak of ESSENTIALS Considering Ave) to pick up firewood, hatchets, and other Mount Pilchuck. taking a hike camping supplies. The IGA GROCERY STORE Verlot is not deep wilderness, which in wilderness (115 N Granite Ave) has ice and food for your makes it ideal for the casual outdoors areas? Be sure trip. person. If you want to see more, then con- to bring along tinue out on the Mountain Loop. the following:

Map and WHAT’S IN Compass A NAME? Sun Protection Stillaguamish The Stillaguamish Extra Clothing people are Matches or descendants of Fire Starter the Stoluck-wa- mish River Tribe, Headlamp or who lived along Flashlight the Stillaguamish First Aid River in the 1850s. Supplies Sauk Pocketknife The Sauk people Extra Food historically lived along the banks Extra Water of the Sauk, Emergency Suiattle, Cascade, Shelter (such as Stillaguamish, and a space blanket) Skagit rivers.

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 47 THE BIG FOUR ICE CAVES A short drive from Verlot are the spectacular BIG FOUR ICE CAVES. They make for a fail-proof hike. The ice caves are a one mile trek each way from the trailheads; easy to get to along a cleared path that has a low gain in elevation. The Big Four Mountain has a microcli- mate on its north face that sustains ice year-round. The mountainside is marbled with veins of frozen water and patches of snow. Majestic. There are two paths leading from the trailhead that meet up at the base of Big Four. We recommend the boardwalk route through the wetlands. The trail leads through four unique ecosystems, meadow, marsh, forest and alpine. A major word of warning: never go in, near, or climb on top of the ice caves. They collapse without warning and have killed people.

BIG FOUR ICE CAVES DEEP LOOP Far out on the ‘Loop, past the trailhead for the ghost town of MONTE CRISTO (which is ARLINGTON definitely worth a trip), the Scenic Byway Past Darrington is SQUIRE CREEK (41415 SUSTAINABLE turns into an unpaved road. The route State Rte 530 NE), a wonderful camp- NORTHCOUNTRY here is steep, and the road is made of ground for car/tent camping. Beautiful, Feel free to take compact dirt and gravel. quiet and rural. It’s close to lots of selfies, but please This is where things get really “off the hiking, equestrian, biking, and rafting do so without grid.” Here you’re guaranteed stunning opportunities. harming yourself. Do not get close panoramic views. The timber-carpeted Between Darrington and Arlington is the to cliff edges, slopes and waterfalls might actually take RHODES RIVER RANCH (22016 Entsminger waterfalls, your breath away. Turn off on the White Rd). This ranch is exactly what you don’t or wildlife. Chuck Overlook and keep an eye out for expect to find in a Northwest wilderness. While you’re at mountain goats. Is it a giant luxurious horse-training arena? it, please protect Is it a classy place for steak dinners and wild places by DARRINGTON whiskey? Yes to all of the above. leaving location Coming out of the wilderness, you’ll drive That’s right: the roadside restaurant is tags off of your into the small town of Darrington. built around an equestrian arena. Stop by social media Darrington’s cozy little downtown has for dinner and a show. posts. Fragile some of the best views in the county wild areas can get of Whitehorse Mountain. Spend an WHEN YOU GO trampled when they become afternoon in Darrington and you’ll never It’s possible to see the Mountain Loop in Insta-famous. quite adjust to the seemingly-distorted one day. But it might be better as a two- perspective of a giant mountain looming day trip: camp overnight, come back the over the city. next day. Darrington is a “jumping off point” if No matter your plans for tackling the you’re headed on the ‘Loop in the other route, you simply can’t go wrong with the direction. Check out one of Darrington’s views on this scenic byway. Don’t forget best hikes, THE WHITEHORSE TRAIL. your camera.

48 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE TWO HIKES, PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAM 1 BOULDER RIVER WATERFALL Arlington

This 2.5-mile roundtrip jaunt is easy enough for the little ones, but still delivers beautiful old-growth forests and a spectacular waterfall. Just past the waterfall, you’ll ﬁnd a great place to stop for lunch. 2 BEAVER LAKE Darrington

At 2.6 miles roundtrip and just 100 feet of elevation gain, Beaver Lake is a great family-friendly hike. The hike comfortably follows an old logging road and is a perfect place to observe wildlife, especially birds.

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Stillaguamish— Sauk Bucket List Five ways to experience the Stillaguamish-Sauk River Valleys

NORTH MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK See the rugged north- and the pristine beauty of an old-growth forest. west from two wheels. 4.6 miles of low-elevation trails BIG FOUR ICE CAVES The north side of Big Four take you into the foothills of the North Cascades at Mountain has a unique ecosystem that creates year- this bike park. The trails are ranked by difficulty, rang- round ice caves. The hike to the caves is accessible from ing from beginner-level novice slaloms to steep-grade the stunning Mountain Loop Highway. The easy hiking “experts only” skills areas. The bike park trails intersect route takes you on boardwalks, over wetlands, and with the Whitehorse Trail—take a short bike ride to the onto a gently-sloping forested path. The caves are for lumber town of Darrington for lunch and a beer. observing only from a distance—they have been known THE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL If you’re in town at the right to collapse without warning. Never venture near the time, don’t miss the PNW’s longest-running bluegrass caves. festival. It’s not just for acoustic pluckin’, strum- GREEN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT One of Washington min’, and stomping. Visitors can enjoy hiking on the State’s all-time best hikes, Green Mountain Lookout Whitehorse Trail, camping, river swimming, and 24-hour is definitely worth the 8.5-mile round-trip. The his- campfire jams, food and craft vendors. The festival is toric lookout at the top was originally built in 1933 and held at an outdoor amphitheatre with commanding is on the National Register of Historic Places, but it’s views of snowy Whitehorse Mountain. Another summer the view that you won’t forget: Glacier Peak, Buckindy, music festival—Summer Meltdown, is held at the same Dome Peak and more loom in the distance. In the winter, location. Be sure to check SeattleNorthCountry.com you’ll likely find snow near the top, in the fall the colors for festival dates and times. are stunning. If you’re hiking in the summer, be sure GOAT LAKE Rest your feet in the shallows of this to pack plenty of water and sun protection—much of glacial lake on the furthest reaches of the Mountain the hike is exposed. Loop Highway. This popular trail in the North For more to do in the Stillaguamish—Sauk Region, visit Cascades offers day-use and overnight camp- SeattleNorthCountry.com/stilly-sauk-valleys ing. Be sure to visit if you like mirrored reflections of stunning Foggy Peak, mountainous waterfalls

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Units Units Amenities Key Urban Basecamp Bothell Inn & Suites 84 Accessible 3850 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell Meeting Rooms Americas Best Value Inn 46 (425) 398-9700 Restaurant/Lounge 4117 196th St SW | Lynnwood bothellsuites.com 425-775-8030 Breakfast americasbestvalueinn.com Spacious studio rooms. Wifi Pool/Spa Comfort Inn & Suites Seattle North 61 Close to Lynnwood Convention Center, 1414 228th St SE, Bothell Laundry large vehicle parking. Kitchenette Units 425-402-0900 / 800-424-6423 Pet-Friendly Best Lynnwood Inn 37 comfortinn.com 18109 Highway 99, Lynnwood AAA Fitness Center 425-582-8556 | lynnwoodmotel.com Business center, Indoor pool. Week/Long-term rates Spa Courtyard by Marriott Lynnwood 156 Free WiFi, Free Parking 4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood AMENITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Best Western Alderwood 141 425-670-0500 | 800-321-2211 19332 36th Ave W, Lynnwood marriott.com/sealn 425-775-7600 | 800-780-7234 AAA bestwestern.com Indoor pool, newly renovated, suites AAA available, full service bar. Close to Alderwood Mall and next door Days Inn Everett 76 to Lynnwood Convention Center. 1602 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett Best Western Plus 102 425-953-1596 Navigator Inn & Suites wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn-everett 10210 Evergreen Way, Everett AAA 425-347-2555 | 877-488-0510 Truck/Bus parking, Next to Everett Mall. navigatorsuites.com AAA Tubs for 2, evening reception M-TH, Indoor pool.

52 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Units Units Units Econo Lodge-Everett Mall 116 Hampton Inn and Suites - 152 Hotel International 53 9602 19th Ave SE, Everett Lynnwood 5621 196th St SE, Lynnwood 425-337-9090 | 800-434-9204 19324 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood 425-771-1777 | 800-626-5750 www.econolodge.com 425-771-1888 | 800-771-8555 lynnwoodhotelinternational.co AAA hamptonseattlenorth.com Great rates for clean, quiet rooms, AAA Close to shopping and restaurants. convenient location, seasonal pool. Free shuttle service within 10mi radius. La Quinta Inn - Everett 73 Embassy Suites Hotel 240 Hilton Garden Inn - Bothell 128 12619 4th Ave W, Everett 20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood 22600 Bothell Everett Highway, 425-347-9099 | www.lq.com 425-775-2500 | 800-628-0611 Bothell | 425-486-0400 AAA embassysuiteslynnwood.com 800-STAY-HGI | seattlebothell.hgi.com Full service business center. AAA Minutes from Seattle. Flexible meeting Full service restaurant. Canyon Park La Quinta Inn - Lynnwood 101 and event space. Newly renovated. area. 4300 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood 425-775-7447 | 800-775-0805 Extended Stay America - Bothell 101 Hilton Garden Inn - Lynnwood 155 www.lq.com West 3801 Alderwood Mall Boulevard AAA 923 228th St SE, Bothell Lynnwood | 800-STAY-HGI Walking distance to shopping and 425-402-4252 | 800-EXT-STAY restaurants. Indoor pool and spa. www.extendedstayhotels.com Opening 2020. Next to Lynnwood AAA Convention Center. Marriott TownePlace Suites 128 Economy studios. 8521 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, Hilton Garden Inn - Mukilteo/ 102 425-551-5900 | 800-257-3000 Extended Stay America - Canyon 123 North Everett www.marriott.com/SEATS Park 8401 Paine Field Blvd, Mukilteo AAA 22122 17th Ave SE, Bothell 425-423-9000 | 877-STAY-HGI 425-482-2900 | 800-EXT-STAY hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com AAA Diamond. Close to Boeing and extendedstayhotels.com AAA Future of Flight museum. AAA Adjacent to PAE Terminal & Future of Canyon Park area. Shuttle. Flight. Motel 6 Everett North 117 10006 Evergreen Way, Everett Extended Stay America - Everett 104 Holiday Inn Express- Bothell 62 425-347-2060 | 800-466-8356 North 22922 15th Ave SE, Bothell www.motel6.com 8410 Broadway, Everett 425-483-8100 | 800-465-4329 425-355-1923 | 800-EXT-STAY hiexpress.com/bothellwa Walking distance to area restaurants. extendedstayhotels.com AAA AAA Business Center. Indoor pool. Motel 6 Everett South 99 Full kitchen in all rooms. 24-hour guest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 99 224 128th St SW, Everett laundry. 425-353-8120 | 800-466-8356 - Everett www.motel6.com Extended Stay America - 109 131 128th St SW, Everett Lynnwood 425-609-4000 | 800-465-4329 Off I-5, next to Denny’s, stores. Some 3021 196th St SW, Lynnwood hiexpress.com/everettwa rooms with microwave and fridge. 425-670-2520 | 800-EXT-STAY AAA extendedstayhotels.com Near Boeing, business center, indoor Quality Inn & Suites 82 AAA pool. 101 128th St SE, Everett Fully equipped kitchens. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 80 425-609-4550 | 800-499-2093 Extended Stay America - Silverlake 88 - Lynnwood www.hoteleverett.com 1431 112th St. SE, Everett 2519 196th Street SW, Lynnwood AAA 425-337-1341 | 800-EXT-STAY 425-672-1234 | 800-261-9168 Near Boeing center. extendedstayhotels.com hiexpress.com/lynnwoodwa AAA Residence Inn by Marriott 120 Silver Lake area. Near Future of Flight Close to Alderwood Mall and Lynnwood 18200 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood and Harbour Pointe Golf. Convention Center. 425-771-1100 | 800-331-3131 Far West Motel 20 Homewood Suites by Hilton 165 www.marriott.com/SEALW 6030 Evergreen Way, Everett 18123 Alderwood Mall Parkway AAA 425-355-3007 Lynnwood 425-670-8943 All Suite hotel w/ fully equipped homewoodsuites3.hilton.com kitchens, adjacent to Alderwood Mall. AAA Indoor pool. Near Alderwood Mall and Everett Boeing.

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 53 Amenities Key Units Units Best Western Cascadia Inn 134 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 100 Accessible 2800 Paciﬁc Ave, Everett Marysville Meeting Rooms 425-258-4141 | 800-822-5876 8606 36th Ave NE, Marysville Restaurant/Lounge bestwestern.com 360-530-1234 | 800-664-9491 Breakfast AAA www.hiexpress.com/marysvillewa Wifi Near Angel of the Winds Arena. Business AAA Pool/Spa services. One mile from Tulalip Resort Casino and Laundry Spa and Seattle Premium Outlets. Best Western Plus Edmonds 91 Kitchenette Units Harbor Inn Hotel Indigo 142 Pet-Friendly 130 W Dayton St, Edmonds 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett Fitness Center 425-771-5021 | 800-441-8033 columbiahospitality.com/hotel_indigo Week/Long-term rates www.bwedmondsharborinn.com Spa AAA OPENING 2019 AMENITIES ARE Home2 Suites by Hilton - Marysville 90 Situated 1.5 blocks from the waterfront SUBJECT TO CHANGE 4070 116th Street NE, Marysville in the heart of Edmonds. 360-658-2900 Units City Center Motel 21 home2suites3.hilton.com 810 State Ave, Marysville AAA 360-659-2424 Rodeo Inn 52 20707 Hwy 99, Lynnwood Inn at Port Gardner 33 425-774-7700 Courtyard by Marriott Everett 156 1700 W Marine View Dr, Everett Downtown 425-252-6779 | 888-252-6779 Economical. 3003 Colby Avenue, Everett innatportgardner.com 425-259-2200 | www.marriott.com AAA Studio 6 119 Boutique-style Inn located on the 6017 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace Near Boeing & Angel of the Winds Arena. Everett Marina, next to ﬁne dining. 425-771-3139 | staystudio6.com Great views. Five meeting spaces. K & E Motor Inn 32 Fully furnished studios. Kids stay free. Delta by Marriott- Downtown 232 23921 Highway 99, Edmonds Everett 425-778-2181 | 800-787-2181 Sunrise Motor Inn 60 3105 Pine Street, Everett kandemotorinnmotel.com 8421 Evergreen Way, Everett 425-339-2000 AAA 425-347-1100 marriott.com Walk to shopping & restaurants. sunrise-inn-everett.booked.net AAA AAA Motel Express 33 Near downtown Everett & I-5. Free Located close to Interstate 5 and 2301 Broadway, Everett parking. Full-service restaurant. Boeing facilities. 425-259-6131 | motelexpress.webs.com Extended Stay America - Mukilteo 107 WoodSpring Suites Seattle Everett 122 3917 Harbour Point Blvd SW, Mukilteo Near Boeing, Everett Marina and mall. 7510 Broadway, Everett 425-493-1561 | 800-EXT-STAY 425-645-9260 | 844-974-6835 extendedstayhotels.com Navy Gateway Inns & Suites 72 woodspring.com/extended-stay-hotels AAA 13918 45th Avenue NE, Marysville Economy Studios. 425-304-3000 | 800-628-9466 An Extended Stay hotel. Weekly/ www.cnic.navy.mil/everett Monthly rates. Minutes from Boeing and Golden West Motel 25 downtown Everett. 23916 Highway 99, Edmonds Open to Active Duty Military, Reservist, 425-771-3447 Retirees, Dependent/s with valid I.d. Coastal Communities Card. Close to Everett Naval Base.

Americas Best Value Inn - 54 Hampton Inn and Suites - Everett 122 Quality Inn Marysville 60 Edmonds Downtown 6311 33rd Ave NE, Tulalip 22127 Highway 99, Edmonds 2931 West Marine View Drive, Everett 360-658-1339 | 800-4-CHOICE 425-776-0200 | 888-315-2378 425-349-4466 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/wa166 www.americasbestvalueinn.com hamptoninn3.hilton.com AAA AAA Near Tulalip Casino, Angel of the Winds 16 & under stay free. Beautiful hotel in downtown Everett Arena Everett and Boeing Everett. boasting waterfront views. Andy’s Motel 50 Red Lion Inn & Suites Everett 44 22201 Highway 99, Edmonds 1122 Broadway, Everett 425-776-6080 425-405-3607 | 844-248-7467 www.redlion.com/everett Large parking lot for big trucks. Free parking; military discount.

54 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE Units Units Units Welcome Motor Inn 42 Silver Cloud Inn 70 Stillaguamish—Sauk 1205 Broadway, Everett 718 Front St, Mukilteo 425-252-8828 425-423-8600 | 800-311-1461 Angel of the Winds Casino & Hotel 125 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington www.silvercloud.com/mukilteo.htm Near Naval base. AAA 360-474-9740 angelofthewinds.com/hotel Boutique style hotel located on the Skykomish—Snohomish Mukilteo waterfront. Passes to local AAA Hotel is adjacent to casino with health club. Best Western Sky Valley Inn 58 restaurants, entertainment, brewery. St Frances Motel 27 19233 Hwy 2, Monroe 23905 Highway 99, Edmonds 360-794-3111 | 800-528-1234 Arlington Motor Inn 42 425-775-0496 www.bestwestern.com/prop_48118 2214 SR 530 NE, Arlington AAA 360-652-9595 AAA Staybridge Suites 134 Close to Evergreen State Fairgrounds. 9600 Harbour Place, Mukilteo Business Center. Best Western Plus Arlington/ 100 425-493-9500 | 800-261-9168 Marysville www.staymukilteo.com Dutch Cup Motel 20 3721 172nd Street NE, Arlington AAA 819 Main St, Sultan 360-363-4321 | bestwestern.com 360-793-2215 | 800-844-0488 AAA Near PAE Terminal, Future of Flight and www.dutchcup.com Boeing. Close to Mukilteo ferry. AAA Environmentally respectful. Darrington Motor Inn 16 Travelodge - Seattle North/ 58 1100 Seeman St, Darrington Edmonds Evergreen Inn & Suites 66 360-436-1776 23825 Highway 99, Edmonds 19103 Highway 2, Monroe darringtonmotorinn.com 425-771-8008 | travelodge.com 360-863-1900 | hotelinmonroewa.com AAA AAA View of Whitehorse Mountain. Close to downtown Edmonds, 12 miles Quality Inn Arlington 51 from downtown Seattle. Indoor pool and spa, Business center. 5200 172nd St NE, Arlington Travelodge- Everett City Center 28 Fairground Inn Motel 60 360-403-7222 | 866-966-7829 3030 Broadway, Everett 18950 Hwy 2 qualityinn.com/hotel/wa179 425-259-6141 | 800-578-7878 360-794-5401 | fairgroundinn.net AAA www.travelodge.com AAA Near Seattle Premium Outlets. AAA Walk to Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Smokey Point Motor Inn 58 Close to Angel of the Winds Arena 17329 Smokey Point Dr, Arlington Everett. Inn at Snohomish 26 323 Second St, Snohomish 360-659-8561 Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa 370 360-568-2208 | 800-548-9993 smokeypointmotorinn.com 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip www.snohomishinn.com AAA 360-716-6000 | 888-716-7162 AAA Next to I-5. Quiet. 24 hour on duty. www.tulalipresort.com In-room coffee, microwave and fridge. The Stanwood Hotel 7 Free access to Aquatic Center. 26926 102nd Avenue NW, Stanwood Four-star hotel and spa. Next door to 360-629-2888 Tulalip Casino and Seattle Premium Monroe Motel 21 stanwoodhotelsaloon.com Outlets. 20310 Old Owen Rd, Monroe 360-794-6751 Village Inn & Suites 47 Renovated 1890 hotel & saloon. 235 Beach Avenue, Marysville Quiet, on 3 acres, near fairgrounds. 360-659-0005 | 800-659-0005 Wyndham Garden Hotel Arlington/ 97 www.villageinnsuite.com Stevens Pass Motel 18 Marysville AAA 809 Croft Avenue, Gold Bar 16710 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington Affordable, royal hospitality. 360-793-6633 | stevenspassmotel.net 360-657-0500 www.wyndhamgardenarlington.com Waits Motel 25 Rustic cabin style, mountain view. AAA 1301 Lombard Ave, Everett Indoor pool. Garden Bistro and Lounge. 425-252-3166 Wallace Falls Lodge 10 Minutes from Outlets and Casinos. everettdowntownmotel.com 14424 Wallace Lake Rd, Gold Bar AAA 360-793-8784 | 888-337-7492 www.wallacefallslodge.com Log Lodge on 10 acres. Perfect for retreats or weddings.

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 55 Simple made perfect Stay at the newest hotel in Everett, where we’ve embraced the best elements of the Pacific Northwest in our progressive style from $129/night and design. As one of Marriott International’s newest brands, guests and meeting planners at Delta Hotels enjoy all the To reserve your room call 800.MARRIOTT benefits of Marriott Rewards. or visit marriott.com/SEAVT. Offering an overwhelming value within a short drive to Downtown Seattle, enjoy perks such as complimentary overnight The Delta Hotel by Marriott® Seattle Everett & event parking, free Internet, complimentary bottled water daily, 3105 Pine Street flexible event space, and well-appointed rooms that work. Everett, WA 98201 425.339.2000 Our outstanding amenities include Venture Kitchen & Bar with a private dining room, Grab & Go Marketplace, state-of-the- art fitness center, and indoor pool. Our guests enjoy access to our exclusive high-tech guest Library with plush seating, media center, free Internet, and modern boardroom table & chairs. With our 232 total guest rooms, 14,000 sq ft of flexible event space, 7,000 sq ft ballroom, and 15 breakouts, you now have a reason to host your next event at Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett!

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ARLINGTON’S RIVER ROCK INN 58 2019/20 VISITOR GUIDE BED & BREAKFASTS Cadyville Carriage House one of Ellerie’s comfortable cottages. 1 room. Separate quarters, continental All cottages have private access to Coastal Communities breakfast, complete kitchen, hot tub in the river. Two bedrooms, one bath, Bayside B&B garden. Located in historic district. sleeps up to five (5). Large river view 1897 historical mansion in downtown 360-568-5390 deck. Wood-burning fireplace. Ellerie Everett. 4 guestrooms. 304 Avenue A, Snohomish supplies all the food you need for a full fresh breakfast and you cook it how 425-252-2201 cadyvillecarriage.com you like and when you like. 2201 Rucker Avenue, Everett Hagen White House baysidebnb.com Hagen White House is a 2 story, 2000 206-362-9200 31420 365th Dr NE, Arlington Hogland House B&B, The sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 1 elleriesrivercottages.com 2 rooms. Hearty country breakfast, bathroom, laundry room, wood 1906 Craftsman home, view of Puget fireplace and fully furnished kitchen. Lil’Norski B&B Sound. Vintage 1 bedroom cabin on Guest will be provided meals. Enjoy A deluxe breakfast and a beautiful grounds also available. beautiful mountain and Snohomish secluded scene on the Stillaguamish 425-742-7639 or 800-480-9570 valley views. Also available a 2 River, makes this getaway a sweet 917 Webster St., Mukilteo bedroom farmhouse. Call for details. place to stay. Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms. hoglandhouse.com 425-293-4786 No smoking/no pets. 6904 E Lowell Larimer Road, Snohomish 360-435-9636 Dayton B&B, The hagenfamilyfarms.com Arlington 2 rooms. Deluxe continental breakfast lilnorski.com (extra charge), kitchenette, view of the Hummingbird’s Nest, The bay and mountains, private apartment. Private cottage in the city of Mountain Loop B&B 425-778-3611 | 522 Dayton, Edmonds. Snohomish. Separate 1 bedroom, 3 rooms. Full breakfast included. 1-1/2 bath apartment (upstairs over Covered outdoor dog kennels. Skykomish—Snohomish storage garage) provides all of the 360-691-4760 comforts of home. Located on 2 acres 30528 Mt. Loop Highway, Granite Falls A Stone’s Throw B&B of homeowner’s estate (owners live www.mlbnb.com Decorated in the style that fits the in separate house next door), this Mystic Mountain B&B early 1900’s era (with updates of spacious 700 sq. foot apartment Mystic Mountain Bed & Breakfast is in a electrical and plumbing of course), the perches above the Snohomish valley restored 1922 Dairy Barn, which offers B & B accommodates two people. You overlooking the Cascade Mountain “The Loft” with two private rooms and have privacy, your own sitting room, range and the Snohomish River. a coffee maker, microwave, and a an open shared living space and shared 206-226-4903 refrigerator filled with goodies for your full bath. The country themed living Connelly Rd., Snohomish breakfast essentials. Beautiful garden room offers a pellet stove for warmth, www.vrbo.com/608638 area and awe-inspiring views. comfortable seating, a television to watch movies and the ambiance of the 360-793-0100 Mansion Inn Lake Stevens B&B old west. 406 Index Ave, Index 5 private rooms. Breakfast. Beautiful acabinonthesky.com/astonesthrow mansion with luxurious rooms, all with 360-435-5888 lake views. 29909 Oso Loop Rd., Arlington Aunt Kathryn’s B&B 425-610-4746 www.mysticmountainbnb.com Aunt Kathryn’s Bed & Breakfast is 1513 Mitchell Drive, Lake Stevens a labor of love. We remodeled and mansioninnlakestevens.com restored a 100+ year old farmhouse CABINS AND VACATION into a comfortable and charming Stillaguamish—Sauk RENTALS destination. Relax in a rural setting Coastal Communities while just a few miles from the heart Arlington’s River Rock Inn 5 rooms. Northwest lodge-style B&B & of historic downtown Snohomish. Kayak Kottage A comfortable room with private Spa with native trails, locally sourced Kayak County Park offers a unique bathroom. You’ll love the views, hot breakfast, fireplaces and tubs for 3-bedroom Craftsman-style vacation location, ambiance, and outdoors two in each room. house on a bluff overlooking Puget space. 360-403-7014 Sound. Max. 7 people. 360-863-7722 15425 133rd Ave NE, Arlington 7110 60 St. SE, Snohomish riverrockinnbnb.com Snohomish County Parks: 425-388- facebook.com/AuntKathrynBnB Ellerie’s River Cottages on the 6600 Stillaguamish 15610 Marine Drive, Stanwood Spend a day, a weekend or a week on snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities the banks of the Stillaguamish River in

SEATTLENORTHCOUNTRY.COM 59 Lake Goodwin Resort Cabins Cabins at Flowing Lake County Park be wonderful to host a small group/ All of our cabins have microwave ovens Escape to a cozy cabin in the woods. families for a memorable weekend. and outdoor barbecue grills. The main Each cabin comes furnished with a The accommodations sleep a total of cabin has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, futon and/or bunk bed which sleep 5, 10 guests, more could camp on the and 2 hideaway beds. The kitchen table and 4 chairs. Snohomish County property. has a stove and a refrigerator. 3 Parks. 425-785-5983 smaller cabins have 1 living room and 1 425-388-6600 20125 Inter Mountain Park Rd,. Index bathroom. 17900 48th St. SE, Snohomish wildskyranch.com 360-652-8169 www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities Stillaguamish—Sauk 4726 Lakewood Road, Stanwood lakegoodwinresort.com Evergreen Mountain Lookout Cabin at Mount Pilchuck Yurt Village at Kayak Point County Park The Evergreen Lookout is available July Off the Mountain Loop Hwy in the Mt. Camping in modern style dome tents through October weather permitting. Baker Snoqualmie Nat’l Forest. Cabin that can accommodate up to five Availability is limited to weekdays overlooks the river. Great area for campers. through the first week of October. family reunions, and more. Sleeps six. Reservations are awarded on a first 425-388-6600 425-754-5111 come first serve basis. Cost is $50 per 15610 Marine Drive, Stanwood 9829 353rd Dr NE, Granite Falls night plus deposit. Make reservations snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities www.mountpilchuck.com with www.recreation.gov or after Paca Pride Guest Ranch Skykomish—Snohomish September 17 at the Skykomish Ranger Camping/retreat experience with District. A Cabin On the Sky rustic resort comfort; from spaces for On the Skykomish River in Index. 360-677-2414 | Snohomish tent camping to completely furnished Sleeps up to four people. Hot tub, free www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/ accommodations in a guest room at wifi, fire bowl on deck. recreation/recarea/?recid=18042 the main lodge to a decked out yurt.

360-793-0100 360-691-3395 Maggie’s Cabins 800 Ave., A, Index 28311 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite acabinonthesky.com Beautiful knotty pine cabin on 100 Falls feet of scenic Skykomish River, in the www.pacapride.com A River Runs Through It Mt. Index Valley, 25 miles from Stevens. Off Highway 2 near Index on Index Covered porch, hot tub, 2 bedrooms, 1 Creek in Baring. Hot tub, fire pit. VACATION RENTAL bath. Maximum occupancy is four. Also WEBSITES Sleeps up to four people. available nearby is another 2 bedroom 360-569-2799 or 877-325-5881 | Baring cabin and a small lodge. Airbnb greatcabins.com/riverruns/ 360-223-0392 | Baring Various locations A Riverside Retreat www.thecabinatbaring.com airbnb.com/s/Snohomish-County This 2 bedroom vacation rental Wallace Falls Cabins Home Away (AKA- VRBO) property stretches over 5 city lots, and Wallace Falls State Park. Five cabins Many of Snohomish County rental is perfectly perched along the crystal in Wallace Falls State Park near trails cabins and homes are listed on this clear waters of the Skykomish River. & lake. Sleeps up to five people per site. Over 100 beautiful rentals in all Hot tub, covered porch. Sleeps four. cabin. price ranges. 206-429-5210 888-CAMPOUT or 888-226-7688 www.homeaway.com 207 Avenue A, Index 14503 Wallace Falls Rd., Gold Bar www.vrbo.com www.ariversideretreat.com washington.goingtocamp.com Vacation Rental Cabins Bonny Sky Lodge Wild Sky Ranch Over 15 rental cabins available within One hour NE of Seattle in Index. The Wild Sky Ranch sits on a 6-acre Snohomish County. Includes a Farm Wonderfully private location, property on the Skykomish River, in house, cottages, waterfront cabins, surrounded by trees. Hot tub, internet. Index, Washington. Once a Llama with amenities such as hot tubs, fire Accommodates a small group/family, Farm, it has been lovingly remodeled pits, pet-friendly and beautiful views. max. of 10 people. 3 Bedrooms, 2 to include three rustic cabins and a Sleeping availability from 1 up to 14 Bathrooms small conference center. The property people. 509-996-2148 or 800-422-3048 | Index also has a volleyball/badminton court, 206-219-6427 | Various locations centralreservations.net/lodging/ a pickleball court, a lookout with a vacationrentalcabins.com bonnysky barbeque, and multiple fire pits. The cabins can be rented individually or as a group. The property would

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PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS RV PARKS Skykomish—Snohomish For more information, contact: Urban Basecamp Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe 425-388-6600 360-805-6727 or 425-388-6600 snohomishcountywa.gov/1082/ Lake Pleasant RV Park, Bothell evergreenfair.org/142/RV-Park campgrounds 425-487-1785 Snohomish RV & Mobile Home Park Coastal Communities goodsamcamping.com.s3.amazonaws.com/ 360-568-9433 gsparks/LakePleasant/LakePleasant rvparking.com/wa/snohomish/snohomish- Wenberg County Park, Stanwood Lakeside RV Park, Everett mobile-home-and-rv-park 425-388-6600 425-347-2970 or 800-468-7275 Stillaguamish—Sauk Kayak Point County Park, Stanwood lakesidervpark.net 425-388-6600 Cascade Kamloops Trout Farm & RV Park, Maple Grove RV Resort, Everett Darrington Skykomish—Snohomish 425-423-9608 or 866-793-2200 360-436-1003 cascadekamloops.com Wallace Falls State Park, Gold Bar maplegrovervresort.com Emerald Springs RV Park, Arlington 360-793-8784 / 888-226-7688 Twin Cedars RV Park, Lynnwood 360-688-3642 parks.wa.gov/289/Wallace-Falls 425-742-5540 twincedarsrvpark.business.site emeraldspringsrv.com Flowing Lake County Park, Snohomish Lake Ki RV Resort, Arlington 425-388-6600 Coastal Communities 360-652-0619 Stillaguamish—Sauk Cedar Grove Shores RV Park, Stanwood lakekiresort.com 360-652-7083 or 866-342-4981 Smokey Point Mobile Home/RV Park, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest cgsrvpark.com Arlington 877-833-6777 Harbour Pointe RV Park, Everett 360-387-0199 fs.usda.gov/recmain/mbs/recreation 425-789-1169 smokeypointrv.com/Home.html River Meadows County Park, Arlington harbourpointervpark.com 425-388-6600 Lake Goodwin Resort, Stanwood Squire Creek, Arlington 360-652-8169 or 800-242-8169 425-388-6600 lakegoodwinresort.com/rv-camping-areas

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PAINE FIELD AIRPORT TERMINAL

By Air By Car By Ferry Paine Field Airport Terminal (PAE) Interstate 5 provides access from Two ferry terminals serve Whidbey started commercial service with the north and south; Interstates Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. Alaska and United Airlines in spring 90 and 405 access I-5 from Washington State ferries now 2019. Offering 24 daily non-stop the southeast. State Highway takes reservations for some routes ﬂights from major cities in the 2 provides access from the including San Juan Islands at western United States, Paine Field northeast. wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or call 888-808-7977. is a quick and easy way to ﬂy into By Train or Bus the Seattle area. Served by Amtrak, Northwest Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA) Trailways and Greyhound Bus is located approximately 27 miles Lines. All local and regional buses south of Seattle NorthCountry. have bike racks.

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Paine Field Get from your 30 Hotels Seattle’s Beecher’s ride to your within 10 Caffe Vita “World’s gate in minutes miles coffee Best” Mac and Experience Cheese Seattle NorthCountry’s new design- forward terminal offers visitors a different kind of travel experience. With design features like individual Beecher’s Covered jet Valet parking bathrooms with full-length mirrors Upper Case Pike Place Wine Bar bridges and pay-by- and Bose speakers with acoustic grilled-to-order phone parking ceilings custom-designed by sandwiches options Swiss sound engineers, every detail has been considered in this modern terminal.

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Paine Field currently offers service to nine locations, including Portland (PDX), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Orange County (SNA), San Diego (SAN) Phoenix (PHX) and Denver (DEN). Served by Alaska and United. DENVER SAN FRANCISCO MILES FROM EVERETT SAN JOSE

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R H ILVE LAK S E O M T STARTUP I KE YE S LA MONROE MILL CREEK H SULTAN R IV GOLD BAR E HWY 9 R YK SK OMI SH RIVER SN SR 203 SR 222 O LYNNWOOD Q SR 104 U EDMONDSSR 104 A H L W M SR 99 IE MOUNTLAKE R KINGSTON SR 527 I V TERRACE BOTHELL E R SEATTLE 15 MILES

By Bus By Ride Share Getting Community Transit communitytransit.org Around Everett Transit everetttransit.org Sound Transit soundtransit.org

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Amtrak 800-USA-RAIL

Community Transit 800-562-1375 GTON Paine Field - Snohomish County Airport SAUK RIVER painefield.com 425-353-2110 PAE Airport Terminal flypainefield.com 425-622-9040 Port Of Edmonds Portofedmonds.org 425-775-4588 Seaview Airport Service Seaviewairportservice.com 888-743-8390 Shuttle Express Shuttleexpress.com 800-487-7433 Washington State Ferries Wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries 888-808-7977

GO AT LA K E NATIONAL FOREST & WASHINGTON STATE PARKS INFORMATION

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 425-783-6000 National Forest 800-627-0062 Washington State Parks Information 360-902-8844 LA ADA KE

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE/ VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS Bothell Kenmore Chamber & VIC 425-485-4353

Darrington City Hall 360-436-1131 Economic Alliance Snohomish County 425-743-4567 BAR Edmonds Visitor Center 425-776-6711 INDEX Edmonds Chamber 425-670-1496

Gold Bar City Hall 360-793-1101 HWY 2 Granite Falls Chamber 360-302-3051 LAK LAY E RC A Index Town Hall 360-793-2488 B Lake Stevens Chamber 425-334-0433

Lynnwood Chamber 425-563-7505 Marysville Tulalip Visitors Center and Chamber 360-659-7700

Monroe Chamber 360-794-5488

Mukilteo Chamber and VIC 425-347-1456 Canada Vancouver Sky Valley Visitors Center Island Idaho and Chamber (Index, Sultan) 360-793-0983

Snohomish Chamber 360-568-2526

Olympic Peninsula Stanwood Chamber 360-629-0562 Seattle Washington Stanwood Visitors Center 360-629-3888 Stilly Valley Chamber & Visitor Center 360-659-5453 Snohomish County Visitor Information Center at Boeing 425-438-8100 Future of Flight x.246 Oregon

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Ferry Some ferry regulars choose to stay in their cars, but head above-deck to take in the view during the ride. Adventure You can even get a bite to eat and a beverage onboard. Pair a beer with a sausage, or maybe some Beecher’s by: HENRY YARSINSKE JR Mac n Cheese—a Seattle NorthCountry staple. New York City has the subway, London has the double-decker bus, and Seattle NorthCountry has the ferry. MUKILTEO - CLINTON FERRY For over 65 years, ferries have been used to shuttle Before boarding, grab a quick bite to eat at Ivar’s at people from the island counties to the mainland. But the Mukilteo ferry terminal. The legendary Seattle- these giant boats aren’t just for the work crowd. Some based ﬁsh and chips spot that’s been in business for of the best adventures start at ferry terminals and the over 80 years. And since both the walk-up and the more towns around them. Come with us on two public boat upscale Ivar’s at Mukilteo Landing are next door to each trips that showcase Seattle NorthCountry beauty. From other, eating there was a no-brainer. If you’re driving, Mukilteo, tour pastoral and charming Whidbey Island, as you leave Clinton, head to Langley, which is just ten or after strolling through downtown Edmonds, grab the minutes away. Langley is home to quaint shops and little ferry to visit the Kitsap Peninsula and Olympic Peninsula. cafes. It’s the perfect spot to take in the island life.

FERRY 101 - WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU RIDE EDMONDS - KINGSTON Ferry waits can be incredibly long during peak travel Take a day trip to Kingston by way of the Edmonds times. Washington State Ferries have cameras on their ferry terminal. The city of Edmonds is ﬁlled with local website, which is extremely helpful as you’re planning shops and tasty spots to eat. Grab some breakfast in your trip in route to Mukilteo. Walking on is the cheap- Edmonds before walking on to the ferry. The 30-minute est way to experience the ferry. Walk on prices for both ride to Kingston, another sleepy port town across the the Mukilteo - Clinton and Edmonds - Kingston rides Salish Sea, will bring you to the walkable, historic down- are just $8.35 for a round-trip adult ticket. town. Grab some ice cream or a steaming cup of coffee Driving? The price for a roundtrip ticket for Mukilteo- and enjoy the scenic views on your way back to Seattle Clinton starts at $17.90 for car and driver (and an NorthCountry. additional $5.10 per adult passenger) for the 20 minute crossing, while Edmonds - Kingston will cost $30.00 For sailing schedules and fare information, contact (and an additional $8.50 per adult passenger) for the www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or call 888-808-7977. 30 minute crossing. You can pay either at the gate or online via Wave2Go. Keep your stub for your return trip.

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