The towns of Marblemount and Rockport are situated on the last
large river plain in the Upper Skagit River Valley. The present
highway follows the route of Indians, pack trains and pioneer
wagons as it passes through the valley up the river and
eventually over the North Cascades mountain range. Here you will
discover some of the most fascinating scenery and history in
Washington State.
Here you can marvel at the rugged beauty of craggy peaks,
crashing waterfalls, incredible blue-green lakes and clear
rushing streams. The area offers friendly services and
opportunities to rest and enjoy recreational activities in a
lovely, natural setting. The Skagit River has a Wild and Scenic
designation and is a popular river for rafting, kayaking and
canoeing. Hikers and climbers visit the area for some of the
best back-country alpine experiences afforded in the lower 48
states. A special winter activity is bald eagle watching, at
it's height in January. For the shutterbug, the photographic
opportunities are endless - Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn.
If you find your relaxation in fishing, this is the place to
give it a try. The Skagit, Cascade and Sauk Rivers has
populations of steelhead, salmon and trout. There are boat
launches in Marblemount, Rockport, and the Sauk valley as well
as on the lakes of Ross, Diable and Gorge behind the dams.
For visitors driving the Cascade Loop in Washington, or the
International Loop through British Columbia and Washington
State, the communities of Rockport and Marblemount provide the
last commercial services for those leaving the Puget Sound area
and heading east over the mountains, and the first services for
those traveling west from the "dry side" of Washington.
Here there are no malls or chain stores, but we do have
groceries, gas and local artisans with a selection of products.
You will also find cozy accommodations and a variety of
restaurants to savor a meal. And in the surrounding area, enough
reasons to stay a while and spend a day or two enjoying what
nature has to offer.
Featured Website:
www.marblemount.com
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