Imagine floating effortlessly between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, over fields of green, coniferous trees, a cobalt-colored winding river. This can be your reality on a spellbinding hot air balloon ride in Seattle NorthCountry’s own City of Snohomish. Brilliantly colorful and nine stories high, these hot air balloons accommodate up to eight guests, at sunrise or sunset.
Take flight over Seattle NorthCountry
With over 2000 sq. miles to see in Snohomish county, you'll need some help. Take to the air to get an unparalleled perspective as you soar over farmland and rivers.
"The health of the eye seems to demand a horizon." - Emerson
Snohomish and Skykomish River Valley Stories
Explore cozy restaurants, seven historic lumber towns, and a burgeoning agritourism community. Kayak, hike, or ride through the forests of the Cascades.
Towns that connect the dots
Beginning near sea-level, the towns of the Snohomish and Skykomish River Valleys stretch along highway 2, part of the Cascade Scenic Loop, a recently designated Scenic Byway, high into the Cascade Mountains. Explore the cities of the Snohomish and Skykomish River Valleys below.
Visiting the towns of the Skykomish-Snohomish River Valleys feels like a trip back in time. This Region is located near Urban Basecamp and the Salish Sea Coastal Communities in Snohomish County, Washington.
Skykomish & Snohomish River Valleys
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Salish Sea Coastal Communities
The inland sea is most of who we are. It’s the source of food and weather, transportation and inspiration. The saltwater offers a sparkling view, a respite, and a place to play…
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Urban Basecamp
Urban Basecamp is the diverse, metropolitan heart of Seattle NorthCountry. Artists can afford to live in these old brick and timber mill cities; makers are tucked away in urban spaces, painting, jamming…
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Stillaguamish & Sauk River Valleys
Rooted in folkways - where older traditions meet modern iterations of Pacific Northwest culture - the small working towns of this valley still resonate with stories of indgenous peoples, lumberjack and mining…
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Just picture it. Rain on the roof, the white noise of a rushing river. A fiery array of autumnal foliage. Fat big-leaf maple leaves thrumming with thick raindrops. Ferns. Mushrooms. That distinct smell of evergreen trees exhaling pure oxygen into your lungs. Slam the laptop. Walk away from the work email. Disable notifications and set up an autoreply. It’s time to disappear for a little bit. Restore and reward yourself this autumn (or anytime) by visiting Snohomish County and hiding away in a cozy cabin. Here are your best options.
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