This Weeks Hike
|
Difficulty: Easy County: Snohomish
Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles |
Flowing Lake Regional Park/Leckies BeachFlowing Lake Regional Park is operated by Snohomish County Parks. Snohomish County purchased the property in 1968 from the Leckie family, which ran Leckie’s Resort on the site. The county began development in the early 1970s.There is a $5 fee to use the area. It can be paid at the kiosk at the park’s entrance. … |
Past Hikes

Perimeter Trail
This trail is part of a system of paths at the Four Springs Lake Preserve. The 50-acre preserve is home to several streams, a small lake, wooded trails and a large…
Skagit River Loop Trail
Rasar State Park is along the north shore of the Skagit River.
After pulling into the park, follow the signs to the day-use area and park there. The…
Boyd Creek Interpretive Trail
Don’t expect to break a sweat. This hike is short, but is also informative and beautiful. Make sure to dress warm if making the trek in the winter. The elevation…
West Beach
Prepare for blustery conditions this time of the year. Although on this day the weather was moderate, the wind can rip off the water and be especially biting during…
Northern State Recreation Area Loop Trail
The NSRA includes hundreds of acres that were at one time the site of the Northern State Hospital’s agriculture undertakings. Included were massive poultry, pig…
Northern State Recreation Area II
This week’s trek is in the same area as last week’s — the Northern State Recreation Area.
The NSRA includes hundreds of acres that were once…
Skagit River
If you don’t feel like attempting a steep downhill stretch — and that’s the first 0.8 of a mile from the visitors center — then avoid it. Take the first…

Iverson Spit Preserve
This trek is perfect for the damp, windy and wet days that are soon to be the norm.
Beachcombing is ideal when the weather is rough as flotsam and jetsam…
Joe Hamel Beach
Learn all about the beach’s namesake, Joseph Hamel, by reading a plaque attached to a massive stump.
The sign reads: “Hamel served as a member…
Padilla Bay Shore Trail
This trail is a flat out-and-back route easily hiked by those of all abilities. The path is compacted gravel easily navigated by not only hikers, but wheelchairs,…

Local Coupons
Most Read Stories
- DOT working to reopen damaged roads, North Cascades Highway
- Mudslides block highway, flood risks to continue for days
- Burn victim dies at hospital
- Woman rescued after mudslide crushes house
- Rising waters
- Roads turn to rivers in east Skagit
- Bus, car in accident at Big Lake
- Concrete, S-W schools won’t open Thursday
Top Jobs
Bring in the New Year with a New Opportunity Penguin Windows is looking for Self Motivated, Goal Oriented…
Retail Sales Person Wanted for Natural Foods Store. Must have nutrition & healthy lifestyle knowledge.…
The Swinomish Tribal Community is recruiting for four part-time positions. A Batterer's Treatment Provider,…
Mount Vernon ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: MOUNT VERNON The Skagit Valley…
EXP. WAITSTAFF Apply in person after 2:00 pm at China Wok, Burlington
Senior Planner To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org. Closes 01/23/08 by Noon. EOE
Enthusiastic, energetic person to work in our ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT at Mira Vista Care Center, P/T, evenings…
CDP OR CDPT TRAINEE: F/T in B'ham. AA degree, DASA Cert. & WA State CDP License is req'd & exp. working…
Housekeeper Must be able to work weekends & evenings. If interested, apply in person at: Mira Vista Care…
P/T ACCOUNTANT for CPA firm. Send letter & resume to P.O. Box 792, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
DENTAL HYGIENIST needed part time for health oriented practice. Please submit resume to Dr. Russ Borneman…
DISTRICT ASSISTANT 20+ hours a week. Job duties include but are not limited to: • 4AM - 8AM • Midnight…
Nursery/Preschool positions at Unitarian Universalist Church, $10/hr., 8 hours per mo. (360) 855-0904…
MOBILE HOME SET UP General Laborer. Drivers lic. req'd, CDL pref'd Wage DOE. Call (360) 856-2717 for…
Sedro-Woolley ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: SEDRO-WOOLLEY The Skagit Valley…
MA/LPN 36+ hrs/wk, Benefits M-F, 8-5, Surgery Scheduling Dept. QUALIFICATIONS: Good communication skills,…
Clerical/ Bookkeeper Run office: Data entry, A/P, A/R, P/R, taxes. Resume P.O. Box, 159, Mt. Vernon,…
Medical Bookkeeper for busy family practice, 3-4 days per week. Experienced in payroll and accounts payable.…
Burlington ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: BURLINGTON The Skagit Valley Herald…
Mount Vernon ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: MOUNT VERNON The Skagit Valley…
Want Job Security? Become a CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT Josephine will be holding a FREE CNA Class in…
P/T Dishwasher No experience needed. Call Tina at 757-4081 Apply at Skagit Golf & CC
"EXTRA MONEY" and the rest of the day free!!!! ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted:…

