Kayaking in Skagit County: Beautiful Tulip Country and Bald Eagles

Kayaking in Skagit County is so much fun. We love spending time here, just north of Seattle because it’s got the small town vibe and rural sights and it’s only a short drive from the city. It’s absolutely gorgeous, being a mix of both flat floodplains and mountainous areas with epic lakes. Skagit County is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its Tulip Festival in spring and the many waterways, which have some excellent kayaking opportunities.

Skagit County is located in the northwestern ...