We will be watching bald eagles nesting and flying above the beautiful Skagit River in Cascade Mountain Range. From the viewing areas along the river between Rockport and Newhalem we will be able to spot the bald eagles in their nests and see them in action hunting fish, birds, and animals. We will also learn about the bald eagles at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center in Rockport and we will see some beautiful waterfalls and pools in Newhalem and Diablo Lake in the North Cascade National Park. On the drive to and from Seattle we will see beautiful forests and mountains. We will visit the logging town of Arlington and drive through the Suak Suiattle Indian Tribe Reservation near the old town of Darrington.
- A private half-day river tubing tour on the Sacramento River
- Convenient departure straight from the Old Town waterfront
- Room for six on the boat; three travelers can ride tubes at a time
- Private tour ensures more personalized attention from your guide
What To Expect
The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
We will meet in downtown Seattle and drive northeast for 1.5 hours to Skagit River, which is at the foothills of the North Cascade Mountain Range. Here along the river there are many bald eagles nesting in December and January and they are easy to spot in the trees or flying above the river. We will drive to good viewing areas up and down the river between the small towns of Rockport and Marblemount.
We will have some snacks at Steelhead Park which is also a good place for eagle spotting and we will learn about the bald eagles at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center in Rockport.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Arlington
We make a stop in a logging town, Arlington where there is a little exhibit about the Suak Suiattle Indian Tribe and the history in the area. We also drive through the Suak Suiattle Indian Tribe reservation near the old town of Darrington on our way back to downtown Seattle.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Booster seat available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks
Exclude
Max group – 10
