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Skagit Tours in the News

The boat ride is pretty awesome ... It's as close as you'll get to seeing an Alaskan landscape in the lower 48 states.”

— Terry Richardson, Travel Writer for The Oregonian


El paseo de Skagit Tours a North Cascades nos hizo reflexionar de regreso a casa que los días nublados y lluviosos que soportamos en el Noroeste valen completamente la pena y se compensan al tener tan cerca de nuestros hogares lugares hermosos como este de fácil acceso y asequible para toda la familia.

— Alvaro Guillen, La Raza del Noroeste


Towering peaks, unbelievable turquoise waters and a fascinating cultural and natural history are more than enough incentive to visit... Skagit Tours will give you a good introduction to the region."

— Jessi Loerch, Everett Herald


Lunch at the Environmental Learning Center is served buffet style, and I was surprised at the freshness and creativity of the meal. I opted for a salad, salmon chowder, and shepherd’s pie. The shepherd’s pie was the best I’ve ever had, and I went back for seconds. During lunch, the Chef Justin came out to chat with the group. He explained that they source their foods within 125 miles east and west of the center, and they strive to have “the best food quality they can.” I have to say, from the lunch they prepared for us, it showed.

— Lara, Small Town Washington


We visited three powerhouses, and got to go inside one and back in time in two. We ate an amazing, locally sourced lunch at the North Cascades Institute and got a short-but-sweet tour of the nonprofit’s Learning Center on the shores of Diablo Lake... We climbed aboard a boat to get on the waters of Diablo Lake and take a closer look at Ross Dam... I know there’s much more to what lies off Highway 20 than what you can see from your car."

— Amy Kepferle, Cascadia Weekly

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  • Discover The Institute, Environmental Learning Center & Ecosystem
    • Overview
    • North Cascades Institute
    • Job Openings
    • North Cascades Environmental Learning Center
    • North Cascades Ecosystem
    • Multimedia
  • Sign Up Learning Adventures for all ages
    • Overview
    • Classes & Events Calendar
    • Family and Adult
      • Base Camp Learning and Lodging
      • Skagit Tours
      • Family Getaways
      • Learning Center, Field and Online Classes
      • Wilderness Medicine Courses
      • Online Classes
      • Events
      • Skagit Tours 2022
        • Graphics
          • SCL - chicken dinner 4.jpg SCL - chicken dinner 4.jpg
    • Mountain School
    • Conferences and Retreats
    • Skagit Tours
    • Youth
  • Retreat Book your conference or gathering
    • Overview
    • Activities
    • Dining
    • Facilities
    • Request Information
  • Blog Stories from the field
  • Shop Apparel, gifts & souvenirs
  • Support Become a donor
    • Ways to Give
    • Donate Online
    • Give Big for Youth
    • Accomplishments & Reports
    • Impact Stories
    • Supporter Spotlights
    • Youth Programs and Scholarships
    • Saul Weisberg Catalyst Fund
    • Monthly Giving
  • Directions & visitor info

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