Pedicure = blog post. I’ve been wanting to post this one for a while, but you know, life! We are stationed for a couple of month’s just outside my favorite Washington locale, Skagit Valley. What can I say, this place just stirs my soul. I can’t explain why. It’s probably the lush fertile family farmland nestled in a beautiful valley. Postcard stuff literally. It’s also because it’s the gateway to Anacortes, and the San Juan Island’s. Whidbey Island is a fav of ours also. But I can’t talk about Skagit without mentioning the waterfront town of LaConner. Resteraunts, I mean great resteraunts, antiques, and shops galore. And of course Conway. Little town, best antiquing and grilled oysters in literally 3 states, all in a 5 block area. (Insert Conway Pub here. If you’re a biker, you know this is true)
It’s April, so The Skagit Valley Tulip festival is in full swing. Fields and fields of every color Tulip you can think of. Make sure to check out Roozengarde Garden’s for the best access to the fields and a breathtaking garden’s. Be warned however, once the tulip’s make their entrance, the crowd’s they will come, especially on the weekends! The festival’s official start is April 1st. But don’t make the journey expecting to see tulip’s on that exact day. Mother Nature, and the tulip’s decide when they’ll show, usually later in April. So plan accordingly.
If you’re doing a Washington vacation, which I highly recommend you do a Washington vacation in this lifetime. You absolutely must break away from Seattle and make the drive through Skagit to Anacortes. The ferry terminal to the San Juan Islands is located in this awesome little gem of a town, which can hold it’s own in quaint factor. If time allows, I recommend you make the trip down to Whidbey Island and stop and take in the awe inspiring Deception Pass. It is a sight to behold. There are great view’s from the foot bridge, or you can make the hike down to the beach. It’s a steep hike in some spots, but not to bad overall. (We’re supposed to elevate our heart rate every day any way amiright?) There’s also Mt. Eerie, and the views from the top do not disappoint.
Getting here is pretty easy. Rent a car, hit I-5, head North. It’s about an hour and a half drive. If you are going to make the trip to Friday Harbor in the San Juan’s. I highly recommend making reservations online for the ferry. I also recommend driving on, you will be happy you did, because there is so much to go see on the island outside Friday Harbor. (That’s a whole blog post in itself) You can also rent bikes or those 3 wheel little buggy thing’s to get around once you’re there as well.
Well I guess I do know why I love Skagit Valley so much. It’s everything! I know you will love it too.
Love and safe travels.
M.
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