Seattle NorthCountry and Stevens Pass Greenway Itinerary

This historic lighthouse was built in 1906 and still sends its signal out to guide ships in the area. The surrounding grounds, park and beach are great for sunset photos with the Washington State Ferries in the foreground, and Whidbey and Camano Islands in the background. The Historical Society helps maintain the lighthouse and grounds, and you can learn more about the history through their walking tour with audio guide!

For more information from the locals, stop by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce!

This amazing place has a ropes course with have multiple obstacles, including walking tightropes and swinging platforms. You can zipline around the grounds from one side of the ropes course to the other, plus there is a climbing wall, mini golf, laser tag and axe throwing! Reservations are recommended, especially in the summer, but it is open all year, rain or shine (they will close if there is lightning.) Kids as young as 4 can play on the Cadet Course!

The Everett Waterfront has miles of waterfront walkways that pass through the historic port district, past the largest public marina on the West Coast, and includes Jetty Island Park, where in the summer you can ride the ferry and visit the island, with amazing beaches and great opportunities to see birds and sea life. From the marina dock you can see Osprey and Heron, sea otters and a multitude of ducks and sea birds.

At the Imagine Children's Museum Kids 12 and under get to experience creative hands-on exhibits like the Woodlands Adventure, a sprawling indoor treehouse, a rustic barnyard where they can milk a cow, and hop in the saddle. The WaterWorks exhibit with twisting tubes lets them experiment with whirlpools and harness the power of gravity and motion.

The city of Snohomish sits along the river of the same name, in the county of the same name – and the rivers of this area is an angler’s paradise. The beautiful historic downtown buildings have been revitalized, bringing 21st-century interpretation and repurpose to the heritage architecture and is still renowned for its collection of antique shops. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At the nearby Harvey Airfield, hot air balloons launch and fill the skies with the color. Stay at Snohomish Inn and enjoy a memorable experience exploring the area. Their helpful staff can recommend great restaurants!

Our favorite place for overnight lodging is Snohomish Inn!

This is a great park to get the wiggles out – for the littles and your four-legged friends! It is a forested, 84-acre site and includes a splash pad, off-leash dog area, and an amphitheater.

Stop by the Monroe Visitor Center to find information about great recreation opportunities and places to play, eat and stay in Monroe. The Evergreen State Fair is home of the largest county fair in the Northwest and you can watch NASCAR racing at the Speedway. Al Borlin Park is an oasis in this urban setting, and it’s 90+ acres offer picnic areas with barbeques and beach access. Trails weave through a thickly wooded area which include views of the Skykomish River.

This 42-acre recreational lake is a great place to play in the water on a hot summer day! You can also walk, run and bicycle while you enjoy spectacular views along the 1.5 mile loop trail around the lake. It is also linked to other community trail segments.

The Sky Valley Visitor Center is a valuable resource for the entire region, you can pick up your Washington State Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Discover Passes, National Forest Passes, hiking guides, itineraries and trip planning assistance.

85 acres of forestland along the Sultan River with over two miles of wheelchair and stroller-friendly trails allowing exploration of this wildlife paradise. In summer you will see the namesake raptor, Osprey, nesting and raising their young. Waterfowl like wood ducks, bufflehead, and mallards also call this area home. You might also see black-tailed deer, beaver and racoons. The park also features a baseball field, basketball court, picnic tables and playground equipment for the whole family to enjoy.

A hiker's paradise, Wallace Falls offers 12 miles of glorious foot trails. Let your feet (or snowshoes) take you up the Wallace River to powerful Wallace Falls, with its three tiers of water rushing over rock and timber. Along the way, climb the trail to the lower, middle and upper viewpoints, and watch the waterfall tumble into the clear pools below. Up for a longer hike? Either head down an old logging road, or follow the Greg Ball Trail over several miles and junctures to Wallace and Jay lakes.

From the Outdoor Adventure Center, plan a whitewater or family rafting adventure, or a kayaking expedition, or you can rent kayaks, or e-bikes to explore the town of Index. The historic town still flourishes and welcomes visitors. The Bush House Inn and Northfork Restaurant offer lodging and meals, and it makes a perfect basecamp for spending time in the areas amazing forests and playing in the rivers. Rock climbers love the Town Wall, a 500-foot vertical cliff that has become one of the Northwest's hottest climbing spots and features some of the most technical rock climbing anywhere in Washington State.

Plan a stop at the Espresso Chalet just east of Index to take a selfie with Sasquatch at this iconic location, which was a shooting location of “Harry and the Hendersons” a 1987 family comedy with John Lithgow. Grab a drink and snacks for the road, and maybe a Sasquatch Souvenir! From this spot you have incredible views of Bridal Veil Falls, which flow fast and furious during the spring.

The Great Northern and Cascade Railway is a volunteer run, 7-1/2" gauge public railroad, museum and souvenir shop. On Saturdays during the summer you can ride the miniature train around a route designed with a snow shed, a tunnel and two bridges. Grab a bite to eat at the historic Cascadia Café, where you can watch BNSF and Amtrak trains travel east to west on this line. Pacific Crest Trail through-hikers often catch rides here to stock up on supplies.

Visit this scenic picnic area and enjoy a half-mile interpretive trail with a viewing platform up-close and personal to the crashing sprays of the falls. A must-see when the spring runoff is flowing. The picnic area includes an accessible covered picnic shelter, tables and restroom facilities (closed in winter).

Where trains once thundered, volunteers constructed a historic recreational trail in the Stevens Pass area of the Washington Cascades, sixty miles northeast of Seattle. The Iron Goat Trail goes six miles through lovely forests of ferns, alders and evergreens from Martin Creek to the Wellington townsite and trailhead. Full trail is 6 miles round-trip; 700 ft. of elevation gain. Walk through snow sheds and read the interpretive signage that tells the story of the 1910 train disaster right here in the Cascade Mountains.

During the winter, the Stevens Pass Ski Area offers downhill skiing and snowboard, and when the snow melts, you can ride your mountain bike and hike the trails, and even ride the ski lift to the top for amazing views!