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SUNSET AVENUE OLD SCHOOL PARK IN EDMONDS IN DARRINGTON Watch the sun slip behind the snow-capped Olympic # Mountains from this gorgeous waterfront viewing area. # Enjoy stunning mountain views while taking part in 2 Park your car in the plethora of free public parking non-mountain recreation. Nestled at the base of spaces along this road, and then either sit back and relax on one 5 Whitehorse Mountain in the center of Darrington is Old School Park, which features a covered gazebo, picnic of the many park benches, or wander along the walking path. EXPERIENCE THE Take in the sights and sounds of this waterfront community: tables, barbeques, a playground, a new pump track for ADVENTURE OF watch the Edmonds-Kingston ferry glide across the water, listen bicyclists, two tennis courts, beach volleyball, and two to seabirds, and people-watch beachgoers on the waterfront baseball elds. Be sure to explore the history of the schools A LIFETIME down below. that stood on this site, which give the park its name. WITHOUT TAKING ONE TO GET HERE. Edmonds, WA OId School Park, 1026 Alvord St., Darrington, WA LEGION www.snohomish.org/about/edmonds www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/old-school-park MEMORIAL GREEN MOUNTAINNEAR DARRINGTON PARK IN EVERETT LOOKOUT Enjoy a picnic as you soak in the spectacular view of the The Glacier Peak Wilderness opens up to a jaw-dropping, # Port of Everett and Puget Sound at American Legion # 360-degree view of jutting peaks and deep valleys from the 1 Memorial Park, which sits grandly on the blu 4 Green Mountain Lookout near Darrington. Follow an easy overlooking Port Gardner Bay. Soak up nature with a lovely tour four-mile trail through scented woods and lush meadows in the Mt. of the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, which features 10 Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to the summit of Green themed gardens, or relax with the park’s other oerings, Mountain. In summer, enjoy an impressive wildower show. In fall, including tennis courts, baseball elds, playground, and vibrant red and orange leaves frame the view around every corner. informative historical plaques. The lookout was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is one of a few lookouts still used by the U.S. Forest Service as an Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett, WA administrative site. While the lookout building is locked and www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/legion-memorial-park unavailable for public use, the views from the lookout’s perch on the mountain are still impressive! Darrington Ranger Station, 1405 Emens Ave. N, Darrington, WA HARBORVIEW IN LAKE STEVENS www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/green-mountain-lookout ON MUKILTEO BLVD. T SCENIC OUTLOOKS WYATT PARK PARK O The deep blue of Lake Stevens oset by picturesque P 10 & SCENIC DRIVES # views of the Cascade Mountains makes this three-acre A spectacular view of Possession Sound and the Cascade 3 park a must-see in the middle of Snohomish County. # mountains will captivate your attention at this beautiful Picnic or sunbathe on the soft green grass or sandy beach, swim 6 park overlooking Everett. The large, grassy park provides a in the refreshing water, sh from the dock, or cool o with great place to sit down, soak up the views, and watch for wildlife wakeboarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, boating or on and near the water, including gray whales in early spring, as water-skiing with a modern boat launch. Daily parking fees well as seals, sea lions, porpoise, Bald Eagles, osprey and more. The apply; day-use permits can be purchased at the park. park features shady and sunny spots, spacious picnic areas with barbecue pits, as well as easy hiking trails for all ages. Willard Wyatt Park, 10508 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens, WA 1621 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, WA www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/willard-wyatt-park www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/harborview-park MOUNTAIN LOOP DARRINGTON EDMONDS AND MUKILTEO FERRIES STANWOOD HIGHWAY SCENIC BYWAYS # As the wind gently combs your hair, the salt air kisses 4 # GREEN # your face, and the sounds of seabirds ring in your ears, # 10 # MOUNTAIN 9 MOUNTAIN 5 7 you also will be delighted with prime wildlife viewing OLD SCHOOL LOOKOUT PIONEER ARLINGTON LOOP HIGHWAY from the deck of the Edmonds and Mukilteo ferries (including PARK HIGHWAY SCENIC DRIVE whales certain times of year!). Catch stunning views of SCENIC DRIVE IN DARRINGTON Snohomish County’s shoreline, Washington’s pristine mountain 9 ranges, and gorgeous islands in Puget Sound. Kingston and #1 Clinton are quaint small towns and make perfect day trips for LEGION 5 visitors overnighting in Snohomish County. MEMORIAL PARK IN EVERETT MOUNTAIN LOOP TULALIP HIGHWAY Washington State Ferries MARYSVILLE GRANITE FALLS 92 www.snohomish.org/travel/ferry # POSSESION 6 # HARBORVIEWSOUND 3 92 WYATT PARK PARK ON LAKE STEVENS IN LAKE MUKILTEO BLVD EVERETT STEVENS LOWELL-SNOHOMISH RIVER ROAD 2 SCENIC DRIVE IN THE SNOHOMISH RIVER VALLEY 525 # 8 The Snohomish River beckons to travelers along the Lowell- MUKILTEO LOWELL- WHIDBEY # Snohomish River Road between Everett and Snohomish to ISLAND SNOHOMISH 526 8 stop and soak up the tranquility. When you can take your SNOHOMISH SCENIC DRIVE eyes o the peaceful river, the panoramic views of the Snohomish 525 #7 River Valley include the jutting peaks of the Cascade Mountains, lush EDMONDS AND 9 2 farmlands, wide-open vistas and sweeping skyscapes! A trail by the MUKILTEO MONROE STARTUP SULTAN river at Rotary Park in Everett and regular pullouts along the road FERRIESMILL CREEK GOLD BAR provide places for shutterbugs to try to capture the beauty. Please LYNNWOOD see our website for suggested route. 527 # 9 99 405 2 SUNSET 522 EDMONDS MOUNTLAKE 203 Snohomish, WA TERRACE AVENUE IN INDEX www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/lowell-snohomish-river-road-scenic-drive 104 EDMONDS 2 5 BOTHELL PIONEER HIGHWAY MOUNTAIN LOOP HIGHWAY SCENIC DRIVE FROM STANWOOD TO SILVANA SCENIC DRIVE From the snow-capped mountains and Enjoy sweeping views of the pastoral Treat yourself to stunning mountain views, leaping rivers, old-growth forests, to sparkling waterways, there # Stillaguamish River Valley as it traverses vibrant # lush forests, and lakes so blue they’ll take your breath is much to see in Snohomish County. Find 9 farms and reaches to touch the sky along the 10 away along the Mountain Loop Highway – one of the winding Pioneer Highway between Stanwood and Silvana. prettiest drives in Washington. As the 55-mile loop through Arlington, additional driving and touring ideas online at Take in the sight of vast, open farmland against the Darrington, and Granite Falls meanders into the heart of the Cascades www.snohomish.org/explore/outdoor-activities/driving-touring backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Feel your cares slip through the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and along the away as the open country bids you to slow down and Stillaguamish and Sauk Rivers, the tranquil isolation will remind you www.facebook.com/SnoCoTourism breathe more deeply. Please see our website for why this is one of Washington’s best-kept secrets. Please see our www.instagram.com/snohomishcountytourism suggested route. website for suggested route. https://twitter.com/SnoCoTourism Stanwood, WA Darrington Ranger Station, 1405 Emens Ave. N., Darrington, WA www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/pioneer-highway-scenic-drive www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/mountain-loop-scenic-drive LOWELL-SNOHOMISH RIVER ROAD SCENIC DRIVE IN THE SNOHOMISH RIVER VALLEY The Snohomish River beckons to travelers along the Lowell- WHIDBEY Snohomish River Road between Everett and Snohomish to ISLAND stop and soak up the tranquility. When you can take your eyes o the peaceful river, the panoramic views of the Snohomish River Valley include the jutting peaks of the Cascade Mountains, lush farmlands, wide-open vistas and sweeping skyscapes! A trail by the river at Rotary Park in Everett and regular pullouts along the road provide places for shutterbugs to try to capture the beauty. Please see our website for suggested route. Snohomish, WA www.snohomish.org/explore/detail/lowell-snohomish-river-road-scenic-drive.