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The Skagit River is one of the largest rivers in the state of Washington. The Skagit Rivers is 150 miles long making it the biggest river in the Puget Sound, encompassing nearly 1.7 million acres. The sunsets over the Skagit River are a natural masterpiece, casting a warm, golden glow over the tranquil waters and surrounding landscapes. As the day comes to a close, the sun descends over the Skagit Delta, painting the sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple. This combination creates astonishing Skagit River sunsets.
Home to local Wildlife
The river is renowned as a home to bald eagles and runs of salmon and steelhead. In fact, the river is home to three particularly special bird species that return to the river system each year amongst numerous others. Those three are: the trumpeter, the tundra swan, and the majestic bald eagle. Five commonly found salmon species in the Skagit River System are the chinook, coho, pink, chum, and sockeye.
A little Skagit River History
On October 2, 1968 the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law to preserve forever in a free-flowing condition some of the nation’s most precious rivers. Nearly a decade after the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS) was created the Skagit River was added as part of the National Parks and Recreation Act in November of 1978. At the time it was the largest parks bill in history. The Skagit system was the first of its kind to be included. In fact, the Skagit River, along with its tributaries the Sauk, Suiattle and Cascade Rivers, were the first rivers in Washington to be included in the National Wild and Scenic River System. To learn more about the Skagit River click here.
So whether out fishing or just enjoying the incredible view, continue the tradition of preserving the rivers natural beauty and natural habitats while catching your very own special glimpse of these beautiful sunsets and wild animals.
If you have fallen in love with this beautiful river and wish to make Skagit your home, connect with us we would be happy to help you find your dream home.
