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DIABLO LAKE BOAT TOUR: PROGRAM BEGINS AT NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER ON DIABLO DAM ROAD From Interstate 5 take exit 232, the Cook Road Sedro-Woolley exit. Head east through the first stoplight close to the exit off ramp. Continue east on Cook Road for 4.5 miles until you reach a second stoplight and turn left onto the North Cascades Highway 20. Continue east on the North Cascades Highway for approximately 40 miles. You will travel through the towns of Sedro-Woolley, Marblemount and Newhalem. Allow a minimum of 90 minutes to travel from Interstate 5 to Diablo Dam Road. You can also access the North Cascades Highway from east to west via Winthrop, Washington. Diablo Dam is approximately 70 miles west of Winthrop. Allow one hour and 30 minutes to travel west from Winthrop to Diablo Dam. The North Cascades Institute's Environmental Learning Center is located at milepost 127.5 on the North Cascades Highway (Highway 20). ALL: Once on Diablo Dam Rd, please drive carefully, as this road is very narrow and winding down to and across the dam. The speed limit on the dam is 10 mph. Immediately past the dam, take a right and proceed approximately 0.6 miles to the end of the road. The Learning Center parking lot will be clearly marked on your right. From here, it is an 800' walk to the Dining Hall along a gravel path. Should you need assistance to get from your car to the dining hall, please notify the Skagit Tour Information Center at least 2 weeks prior to your trip, so that we are prepared to assist you. Driving time from I-5 is approximately 1-3/4 hours on a two lane highway with a distance of 68 miles. **You can check current road and weather conditions online at http://forecast.weather.gov/zipcity.php. Search for Diablo, WA. NORTH CASCADES EXPEDITIONS: PROGRAM BEGINS AT SKAGIT INFORMATION CENTER IN NEWHALEM From Interstate 5 take exit 232, the Cook Road Sedro-Woolley exit. Head east through the first stoplight close to the exit off ramp. Continue east on Cook Road for 4.5 miles until you reach a second stoplight and turn left onto the North Cascades Highway 20. Continue east on the North Cascades Highway for approximately 40 miles. You will travel through the towns of Sedro-Woolley and Marblemount. Newhalem is 15 miles east of Marblemount. Look for the black and blue sign "Welcome to the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project" and for Train Engine "Old Number 6" parked adjacent to the Highway as you approach Newhalem's Main Street. Parking is available on the north side of the highway in the lot provided. Driving time from I-5 is approximately 1-3/4 hours on a two lane highway with a distance of 68 miles. **You can check current road and weather conditions online at http://forecast.weather.gov/zipcity.php. Search for Newhalem, WA. Allow a minimum of 90 minutes to travel from Interstate 5 to Newhalem. You can also access the North Cascades Highway from east to west via Winthrop, Washington. Newhalem is approximately 70 miles west of Winthrop. Allow one hour and 30 minutes to travel west from Winthrop to Newhalem. |
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| What if my plans change after I pay for my ticket(s)? | ||
| Subject to space availability, we will gladly reschedule your tour to another date, with a 48-hour notice. As with other entertainment events, all tickets are non-refundable. Tours operate as scheduled, rain or shine. | ||
| Can I buy food? | ||
| Stop by the Skagit General Store for snacks, picnic items or to stock up for camping. Picnic facilities and restroom are conveniently located in Newhalem. | ||
| Where can I spend the night? | ||
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There are many lodging opportunities en route to the Skagit Power Project or nearby. They range from rustic to luxurious and can be found on both the western and eastern approaches to the North Cascades on or near Highway 20.
Closest to the Skagit Project is Ross Lake Resort located on the Ross Lake reservoir. This floating fishing resort is open mid-June through the end of October and the number is 206-233-1974. www.rosslakeresort.com For lodging accommodations on the western approach to Newhalem you may contact:
For lodging accommodations on the eastern approach to Newhalem you may contact:
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| What are my meal options? | ||
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Order a Skagit Picnic lunch to enjoy before or after your tour, $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Take out lunch includes deli sandwich (choice of ham, turkey or vegetarian bagel), chilled beverage, homemade cookie, fruit, and cloth bandanna napkin. Children's lunch includes peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple sauce, homemade cookie, chilled beverage and Skagit Train toy whistle. The Skagit Picnic lunch is available on a pre-order basis be sure to request your sandwich preference at the time of your reservation. |
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| How much walking will I have to do? | ||
| Both tours require some walking and climbing of stairs, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. | ||
| How should I dress? | ||
| Dress for comfort and adaptability. Mountain weather is unpredictable and tours go rain or shine, so it's a good idea to dress in layers which can be worn or shed as conditions change. Don't forget to bring a broad-brimmed hat and dark glasses for sunny days. | ||
| A person in my party is in a wheelchair. Can she still take the tour? | ||
| We are able to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs on tours. Please provide your own attendants. | ||
| How else can I get in touch with you for more information? | ||
| Please contact us at the following address or phones: | ||
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| TDD Users- for hearing and speech impaired, call toll-free in Washington 1-800-962-9498. | ||
Due to heightened security, Seattle City Light has restricted access to certain areas of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. There is no public access to Ross and Diablo Powerhouses and the Incline Railway. Other seasonal attractions, including the Gorge Powerhouse Visitors' Gallery, are open May through September. Ladder Creek Falls, the Trail of the Cedars and the Gorge Dam Overlook Trail remain open year-round for public use. |
| For additional information, please send email to Janice Boman at janice.boman@seattle.gov or call 206.684.3030. |
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For additional information, please send email to SkagitTours Information Center at SkagitTours.reservations@seattle.gov or call 360.854.2589. Local Sights | Q&A | Skagit History | Skagit General Store |
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