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Eagle Viewing
and Driving Tips
Eagle Viewing
• To see eagles up close, use a
telescope, binoculars or a telephoto lens.
Keep noise low and your movements slow.
• Whenever possible, stay in your car and use it as a
blind from which to photograph the eagles.
• Stay away from the river's edge and gravel bars where
eagles are feeding, especially between 7 and 11 a.m.
• Most of the river frontage is privately owned. Use
public areas along the river and be courteous to local
land owners. Do not walk across private property.
Driving Tips
• Adjust speed according to traffic and weather.
• Watch for pedestrians: people often cross the
roadways during eagle watching season.
• Carry winter emergency equipment: blanket, flashlight, jumper cables, snow shovel, additional winter
clothing, and abrasive material (e.g. cat litter, sand).
• Be aware that cell phone reception can be unreliable in eastern Skagit County.
Four Weekends
of Family Fun!
P.O. Box 743 • Concrete, WA 98237
Info: (360) 853-8784
www.Concrete-WA.com • chamber@concrete-wa.com
www.SkagitEagleFestival.com
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Welcome
Welcome!
T
he Skagit Eagle Festival is a month-long celebration
during the peak of eagle-watching season in
eastern Skagit County. Activities take place in Concrete,
Rockport and Marblemount (and beyond!) every
weekend in January.
The Festival features a variety of free tours,
walks, and educational programs where you’ll learn
not only about these majestic birds, but also about
the beautiful areas along the Skagit River where they
return each year.
Presentations will teach you about grizzly bears,
how to photograph wildlife and scenery, and much
more. You also have the opportunity to enjoy arts &
crafts, wine tasting, river rafting, music, dance and a
wide variety of other outdoor and indoor activities.
Bring your camera, dress for winter weather, and
join us for one of the most uplifting and entertaining
events of the year!
How to Get Here
From I-5, take Exit 232 (Cook Rd.), and drive
east to the light at State Route 20 in Sedro-Woolley.
Turn left and travel approximately 25 miles to
Concrete (milepost 88), or continue to Rockport
(milepost 98) and Marblemount (milepost 106).
What’s Inside
Weekend 1, January 5 & 6 .............................................2-3
Weekend 2, January 12 & 13 .........................................4-5
Area Maps .........................................................................6
Services Directory..............................................................7
Weekend 3, January 19 & 20 .........................................8-9
Weekend 4, January 26 & 27......................................10-11
Eagle Watching Tips ........................................................12
P.O. Box 743 • Concrete, WA 98237
Info: (360) 853-8784
www.Concrete-WA.com • chamber@concrete-wa.com
The Skagit Eagle Festival brochure was designed and produced
by grafixCORP of Mount Vernon, WA. They can be reached at
(360) 424-5268 or www.grafixcorp.com
Skagit Eagle Festival – January 2013
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Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars Weekend
Activities
Featuring the release of a new label: Skagit Eagle
Festival Wine
Weekend 1 – January 5 & 6
Saturday Only Activities - January 5
Saturday & Sunday Activities
Information Station: Skagit
Eagle Festival
Skagit River Bald Eagle
Interpretive Center
*Concrete Chamber of Commerce
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad
Street, Concrete
Arts & crafts, Raptor Raffle tickets,
festival souvenirs, maps, schedules,
directions, coffee and restrooms.
chamber@concrete-wa.com
(360) 853-8784 or (360) 466-8754
* Skagit River Bald Eagle
Awareness Team
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
52809 Rockport Park Rd, Rockport
Learn about eagles, watershed issues, and local natural and cultural
history through presentations,
guided walks, and the Nature Store.
Free admission.
(360) 853-7626
www.skagiteagle.org
Eagle Viewing Boat Tours
* Skagit River Guide Service
9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Howard Miller Steelhead Park in
Rockport
Experience a premier 3-hour tour
in heated drift boats with highbacked, cushioned seats. $65
(888) 675-2448
skagitguide1@gmail.com
www.skagiteagles.com
Float Trips & Wine Tasting
Bald Eagles of the Northwest
Bluegrass & Box Lunch
* Challenger Ridge Vineyard &
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
43095 Challenger Road, Concrete
Live music, wine tasting and bonfires. Reservations required for
float trips. Call Triad River Tours:
(360) 510-1243
(425) 422-6988
candace@challengerridge.com
www.challengerridge.com
* Concrete Theatre
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main
Street, Concrete
Presentation by David Hancock, of
the Hancock Wildlife Foundation,
British Columbia. Free
(360) 941-0403
info@concrete-theatre.com
www.concrete-theatre.com
* Concrete Chamber of Commerce
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Street, Concrete
Performance by the Prozac Mountain Boys with box lunch from
Washington Café & Bakery. $15
Music only, $7.
(360) 941-0403
Country Hayride & Bonfire
Coloring Contest & S’mores
Eagle Watcher Stations
* US Forest Service
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rockport and Sutter Creek Rest
Area at Milepost 100, Rockport
Viewing stations staffed by volunteer educators. Scopes and binoculars available. Free.
(360) 856-5700
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Contest for kids under 12. Bonfires
with s'mores.
(800) 241-3451
(425) 512-2444
(425) 422-6988
Marblemount Hatchery Tours
* Skagit Fisheries Enhancement
Group
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Marblemount Hatchery, 8319 Fish
Hatchery Road, Marblemount
Learn about the life cycle of salmon
and other wildlife through guided
and self-guided tours. Free.
(360) 336-0172 ext. 304
education@skagitfisheries.org
www.skagitfisheries.org
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Challenger Ridge Vineyard &
Cellars is located just west of
Concrete. The 65-acre farm sits
on the shores of the mighty Skagit
River and is planted with Pinot
Noir. The tasting room is in a
restored early 1900’s farmhouse.
Cozy up in the overstuffed leather
chairs and experience what
Challenger Ridge has to offer!
* Ovenell’s Heritage Inn & Double
O Ranch
11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Ovenell’s Ranch, 46276 ConcreteSauk Valley Rd, Concrete
Hayride among 250 acres of timber
and wildlife. See eagles, blue
herons, deer, elk and more. Hot
chocolate at bonfire. Pets must remain in car.
(360) 853-8494
www.ovenells-inn.com
breakfast@ovenells-inn.com
Native America Singers
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Street, Concrete
Songs and stories by the Neqáx
Kwélengsen (Black Eagle) Singing
Group. $5.
(360) 941-0403
* Activity Organizer
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Concrete Herald Weekend
Activities
Featuring "Life in a Small Town" on January 12
Eagle Festival
Interpretive Center
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
45821 Railroad Street, Concrete
(360) 853-8784 or (360) 466-8754
Awareness Team
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free admission.
(360) 853-7626
www.skagiteagle.org
Recycled Art Show & Contest
* Annie’s Pizza Station & Northwest Garden Bling
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Concrete Center 45821 Railroad
Street, Concrete
Making use of recycled materials,
youth and adults compete for
prizes. Vote for your favorite!
nwgardenbling@frontier.com
(360) 708-3279
9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Howard Miller Steelhead Park,
Rockport
(888) 675-2448
Native American Dancing,
Drumming & Crafts and More
* Pat Buller Photography
Marblemount Community Hall
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marblemount Community Hall,
60055 State Route 20, Marblemount
Samish Nation and Upper Skagit
storytellers, drummers, and
dancers: Native arts and natural
crafts vendors, naturalist speakers,
live music, Sockeye Saga puppet
show. Free admission, brunch and
lunch available for purchase.
kathy_hunterj@hotmail.com
(360) 770-3173
* US Forest Service
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(360) 856-5700
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
with s'mores.
(800) 241-3451
(425) 512-2444
(425) 422-6988
O Ranch
11 a.m. - Noon
Hayride through 250 acres of timber and wildlife. See eagles, blue
(360) 853-8494
Skagit Fisheries Enhancement
Group
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn about salmon and hatchery
practices. Free.
(360) 336-0172 ext. 304
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(360) 510-1243.
(425) 422-6988
Life in a Small Town: Highlights
from the Concrete Herald
Concrete Herald resumed a
monthly publication schedule in
May 2009 after a 91-year run that
ended in 1992. The newspaper
covers the Upper Skagit Valley
and distributes countywide and
into Whatcom and Snohomish
counties. In May 2013 it will resume
publishing the annual North
Cascadian Travelers’ Guide.
www.concrete-herald.com.
* Concrete Theatre
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Concrete Theatre
45920 Main Street, Concrete
Free presentation by Jason Miller,
Publisher of Concrete Herald, featuring the most memorable photos
of past issues.
(360) 941-0403
One Trail, Many Voices: Songs
of the Oregon Trail
* Concrete Chamber of
Commerce
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Concrete Theatre
Performer and historian Hank
Cramer will share traditional folksongs of many cultures. Funded in
part by Washington Humanities.
Free.
(360) 941-0403
Sarvey Wildlife Show
Cellars
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center will
show live eagles and share stories of
animals in their care.
(425) 422-6988
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Services
Limestone St
Services Directory
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Short Ct
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20
Miller St
Concrete
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Rockport Skagit River Bald
State Park Eagle Interpretive
Center
North Cascade
Visitor Center
at Newhalem
(15 Miles East)
Steelhead Park
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PHONE
WEBSITE
Newspaper racks everywhere
445784 SR 20, Concrete
(360) 853-8213
(360) 941-0403
(360) 708-3279
www.concrete-herald.com
www.nwgardenbling.com
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
(360) 853-8540
(360) 853-8811
www.doitbest.com
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
Cascade Mountain Lodge
Clark’s Skagit River Resort
Grandy Creek Cabins
Ovenell’s Heritage Inn
Timberline RV & Mobile Park
44618 State Route 20, Concrete
(360) 853-7265
58439 SR 20, Rockport
(360) 873-2250
39518 Baker Lake Road
(360) 826-3159
46276 Concrete Sauk Valley Rd., Concrete (360) 853-8494
7370 N Wilde Road, Concrete
(360) 826-3131
www.cascademl.com
www.northcascades.com
www.koa.com/campgrounds/concrete
www.timberlinervandmobilehomepark.com
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
Annie’s Pizza Station
Birdsview Brewery
Cascade Burgers
Perks Espresso & Deli
Que Car BBQ
The Eatery
The Sissy Bar
Washington Cafe & Bakery
38302 R 20, Birdsview
45292 State Route 20, Concrete
60076 State Route 20, Marblemount
58439 SR 20, Rockport
7489 S Dillard Ave., Concrete
(360) 853-7227
(360) 826-3406
(360) 853-7580
(360) 853-9006
(360) 873-4521
(360) 873-2250
(360) 853-7000
(360) 853-7723
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NAME
4 Albert’s Red Apple
5 Cascade Supply
National Park Backcountry
Permit Center
Mile Post 100
Marblemount
Viewing Area 16
(See detail map above)
ADDRESS
GROCERIES & SUPPLIES
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The businesses below can make your visit more enjoyable. For a complete directory of Chamber of Commerce
members, please see www.concrete-wa.com. The Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station is located in the
Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad Avenue, Concrete. Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts & crafts, souvenirs, maps,
coffee and restrooms.
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www.birdsviewbrewingco.com
www.perksespressovpweb.com
www.quecarbbq.com
www.eaglesinflightllc.com
www.washingtoncafeandbakery.com
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To Darrington
Copyright Notice: Unauthorized reproduction of these maps and/or indexes by any means without written permission from the copyright holder, grafixCORP is prohibited. These
maps are provided as general reference to assist in the locating of events and activities herein. As such, they are not to scale and some streets may not be depicted or named.
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Puget Sound Energy Weekend
Activities
Featuring tours & presentations on hydro power,
salmon & the environment
Eagle Festival
Interpretive Center
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Street, Concrete
(360) 853-8784 or (360) 466-8754
Awareness Team
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free admission.
(360) 853-7626
www.skagiteagle.org
9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Rockport
(888) 675-2448
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(360) 510-1243.
(425) 422-6988
Keeping it Clean: Hydo Power,
Salmon and the Environment
* Puget Sound Energy
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
46110 East Main Street, Concrete
Avian presentations by Haley Edwards and Mel Walters. Fish &
Eagle Viewing. Tours of the Upstream Fish Trap. Free admission,
free coffee and snacks.
(360) 424-2912
pamela.garland@pse.com
www.pse.com
* US Forest Service
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(360) 856-5700
Group
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(360) 336-0172
(360) 873-4241
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Puget Sound Energy is Washington state’s oldest local energy utility,
serving more than 1.1 million
electric customers and 750,000
natural gas customers in 11
counties. PSE meets the energy
needs of its customers through
cost-effective energy efficiency,
procurement of sustainable energy
resources, and far-sighted investment in energy-delivery infrastructure.
www.PSE.com.
O Ranch
11 a.m. - Noon
(360) 853-8494
5K/10K Fun Run/Walk
Karaoke
Cellars
Noon
$15 entry fee, includes bottle of
wine at finish line.
(425) 422-6988
Cellars
1 – 4 p.m.
Free.
(425) 422-6988
Photographing Eagles & Wildlife
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Street, Concrete
Workshop on the migratory birds
of the Skagit Valley and how to
photograph them, with instructor
Karen Ulvestad. Free.
(360) 941-0403
Concrete Heritage Museum
* Concrete Heritage Museum
Noon – 4 p.m.
7380 Thompson Avenue, Concrete
Explore 100 years of history in the
Upper Skagit Valley. Free.
(360) 826-3075
r-g-wood@juno.com
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
46110 East Main Street, Concrete
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center presents live eagles and shares stories of
other wildlife in their care. Free.
A Fish Story
2 p.m.
Concrete Theatre
Documentary about how PSE designed and built an innovative system for helping salmon move past
tall, deep-reservoir dams, to complete their storied life cycle. Free.
(360) 941-0403
Sunday Only Activities - January 20
Land of the Lost Wolves
Bird Presentation by Sarvey
Wildlife Center
* Western Wildlife Outreach
1 p.m. – Concrete Theatre
Documentary about the return of
one very special wolf pack to the
North Cascades. Free.
(360) 941-0403
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United General Hospital Weekend
Activities
Featuring Native American performers on January 27
Eagle Festival
Interpretive Center
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Street, Concrete
(360) 853-8784 or (360) 466-8754
Awareness Team
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free admission.
(360) 853-7626
www.skagiteagle.org
9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Rockport
(888) 675-2448
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(360) 510-1243.
(425) 422-6988
Tribute to the Eagles
10 – 11 a.m.
Concrete Theatre,
Workshop on how to make the
most of your wildlife photos, with
instructor Tim Boyer. Free.
(360) 941-0403
O Ranch
11 a.m. - Noon
(360) 853-8494
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Live music, 1-4 p.m., $5. Woodfire
pizza available for purchase.
(425) 422-6988
* US Forest Service
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(360) 856-5700
Group
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(360) 336-0172
(360) 873-4241
Cellars
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
with s'mores.
(800) 241-3451
(425) 512-2444
(425) 422-6988
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Simplifying Bird Photography
© Chris Morgan:
www.insightwildlife.com
Bears , Wolves and Cougars –
Oh My!
United General Hospital in
Sedro-Woolley has been a vital
part of the community since
1965, offering prompt and compassionate emergency care, as
well as diagnostics, rehabilitation,
acute care hospitalization, and a
renowned cancer center. A wide
range of wellness services, including a fitness center, speakers
bureau and community education classes, help local residents
stay healthy.
www.unitedgeneral.org.
* Western Wildlife Outreach
1 – 2 p.m.
Street, Concrete
Presentation about local wildlife,
by Rose Oliver. Free.
(360) 941-0403
Sunday Only Activities - January 27
Haandei I Jin
Alaska Native Dance Group
1 – 2 p.m.
Concrete Theatre,
Tlingit dancers and singers offer a
special peformance, with war cries
and love songs, paddles and talking
sticks, fearsome masks and ermine
everywhere! $5.
(360) 941-0403
Tickets online at:
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