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The Skagit Valley is prime agricultural area which produces many
products such as peas, potatoes, cucumbers, wheat, broccoli, brussel
sprouts, daffodils, tulips, iris, dahlias, pumpkins, raspberries,
apples and strawberries. These products and many more are sold at
roadside stands, in markets and exported all over the world.
The
area also boasts of excellent medical facilities with three fine
hospitals and most medical specialties. The Valley has fine
restaurants, shopping, theatres, charming bed and breakfasts and modern
inns. Skagit County also has its own symphony and band as well as
several choral groups and small ensembles.
Outdoor recreation
opportunities abound with many wonderful camping sites, local parks,
State parks, the Northern Cascades and the Mount Baker ski area easily
accessible. Skagit County is home to many different kinds of wildlife,
including migrating Canadian snow geese and trumpeter swans. Eagles and
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La Conner is a registered historic
district. The
downtown is home to some fascinating historical buildings, galleries,
antique stores, boutiques, bookstores, specialty shops, and
restaurants. You will also find the Museum of Northwest Art, the Skagit
County Historical Museum, the Gaches Mansion (home to the Quilt
Museum), Maple Hall and Maple Center. Other amenities include several
churches, a medical clinic, dental offices, chiropractic office,
drugstore, grocery store, fire station, and city hall.
Marinas,
and boating-related services make La Conner a comfortable jumping-off
spot for boaters heading to the San Juan Islands, Canada and Alaska.
The
La Conner School system is excellent. There are active sports, music
and drama opportunities. There is also a new and very popular Boys
& Girls Club.
Located approximately halfway between Seattle
and Vancouver, La Conner provides good access to cultural activities in
both large cities. The Rotary, Kiwanis and Soroptimist service clubs
are all active in La Conner.
La Conner can compare very favorably to larger cities, but with the
rural and small-town atmosphere. |
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