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NW Getaway: Seattle NorthCountry

Boats sit on the Port of Everett marina around sunset with a boardwalk along the side

NW Getaway: Seattle NorthCountry

Just north of the thriving metropolis of Seattle lies Snohomish County, an area anchored by marine travel and trade, and lifted by aerospace innovation and flight. The region, called Seattle NorthCountry, is rich in both natural resources and urban development, juxtaposing thousands of years of ecological history with human-developed technology that could radically impact the next thousand years. In May, my husband, JR, and I took our oldest daughter, Maddie, along with us on a visit to this beautiful area, where we discovered how coastal waters, noble forests, rolling farmland, small town America and sophisticated technology cohesively welcome visitors of all backgrounds and interests to experience the Pacific Northwest.

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Check out more info about the sights of Seattle NorthCountry!

Seattle NorthCountry

High Trek Adventures

Hibulb Cultural Center

Boeing Future of Flight

Centennial Trail

Mukilteo Lighthouse Park

Inn at Port Gardner

Grain Artisan Bakery

Anthony’s Woodfire Grill

Tapped Mukilteo

Ivar’s 

Nikki Klock became co-owner and editor of Vancouver Family Magazine in 2006. She grew up mainly in the Northwest and graduated from Utah Valley University. She is an avid reader and insists that a book is (almost) always better than a movie. She has lived in Vancouver with her husband, JR, and two daughters since 2003. Check out Nikki's Editor’s Picks here.

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