Every tour is more than sightseeing—it’s an opportunity to discover the fascinating stories behind Northwest Washington’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities. Depending on your tour, topics may include:

• Natural and cultural history
• Geology and mountain formation
• Glaciers and glaciology
• Temperate rainforest ecology
• Marine and terrestrial ecosystems
• Native plants, trees, and wildflowers
• Wildlife and birdlife of the Pacific Northwest
• The Skagit River, Salish Sea, and local watersheds
• Farming, fishing, forestry, and shipbuilding industries
• Indigenous history and the region’s changing way of life
• The people, traditions, and communities that have shaped Northwest Washington