Skagit Eagle Raft Trip
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Pacific NW Float Trips
Toll Free: 866-967-8555
WA: 360-757-1201 Eagles@PacificNWFloatTrips.com

Quick Trip Tips!

Skagit Bald Eagle Raft Trip:

Season: December to First week in March ~ be sure to reserve your trip in advance, weekends fill up very quickly!

Meeting Place: Meeting Place: Meet at the Eagles Nest Motel, on the East Side of Concrete, WA on Highway 20 or at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, WA.

Driving Directions: Driving time from Seattle allow 2.5 hours, from Tacoma 3 hours. Take I-5 North to Burlington go East on Hwy 20 to Concrete. Contact Phone number 360-757-1201 or call toll free 866-967-8555 - you may be able to reach one of the guides on a cell phone: 360-420-4349 - but do not depend on cell phone service along the River.

Skagit River Bald Eagle Adventures

Look an Eagle in the Eye: Traditional Adventure

The Bald Eagle Raft Adventureis offered between December and the first week in March when the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles found anywhere within the lower 48 states visit the Skagit River. You can expect to see 20 to 200 or more eagles in their natural habitat.The Bald Eagles migrate south from Canada and Alaska to find good food and clean water. The Skagit River, bordered by maple and cottonwood trees large enough to support the huge birds, provides the environment to suit their tastes.

Spawned out Salmon line the shore of the river and the giant eagles feed all winter on the migratory fish. Now you can enjoy the thrill of seeing these magnificent birds while you float quietly down the Skagit River.As your naturalist, guide takes you on your journey down the river, marvel at the gorgeous scenery and the splendor of Mt. Baker in the background. We've have offered this trip since 1974 and it remains a popular yearly event!

This is a perfect occasion to observe and photograph these majestic birds in their natural surroundings. The sheer power and magnitude of the bald eagles is truly awesome. Join us!!!Our personable guides are very knowledgeable about this area and the river. Many of them have been guiding this trip for 10 years or more and they fully enjoy sharing this wonder with visitors. Very adept at spotting plant and wildlife your guide will relate the rich history and ecology of the Skagit. This 8 mile float covers the area where the most of the

Bald Eagles can be viewed, the Wild and Scenic Section of the Skagit River.

Trip Times: Meet at 10 AM unless other arrangements have been made.

What to wear: Proper Clothing is very important / Remember You lose your heat through your head and your feet!

Synthetic or wool long underwear next to your skin.
Wool or synthetic polar fleece sweater and pants
Water repellent rain pants & Jacket with hood or Poncho
Warm HAT
Gloves or Mittens
Thick Wool or Polar Fleece Socks
Rubber insulated boots, hip waders, after-ski Boots, etc.
Leave dry clothes in your car for the end of the trip.

What to bring: Camera, Binoculars or Video camera in a plastic bag. We can supply dry bag if needed. You may also want to bring your lunch or a snack if you have not signed up for a lunch trip.

What we provide:

Shuttle Service
Life Jackets
Rain Ponchos
Professional guides
Lunch with some trips

The trip takes about 4 hours and is suitable for all ages as there is no white water. Bring your cameras for the many photo opportunities.

Meet in Concrete, Washington. The U.S. Forest Service limits commercial rafting hours on the river in order to provide sufficient time for eagles to feed without interference. Prior to embarking on your safe inflatable raft our guides will brief you with our safety talk about this trip.

We provide shuttle service, life jackets and extra rain ponchos when necessary. Please see information in What To Wear section for proper clothing for the weather conditions on this outing.

Listen to a recent trip on KUOW Northwest public radio or read about us in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Getaway Guide

SEE CURRENT WEB SPECIAL & Save by going on a weekday

Price Adults: $77 with Lunch / $69 without Lunch
Price Children (12 & under) or Seniors (65 & older): $67 w Lunch / $59 w/o Lunch
Special Group Prices (discount will be calculated at checkout): 7 -12 passengers $75 per person w/Lunch 7 -12 passengers $67 per person w/o Lunch *13 +* passengers $72 per person w/Lunch *13 +* passengers $57 per person w/o Lunch

Mini Bald Eagle Float - short version

Concerned about spending too much time on the river? We now offer a modified float trip to get you to the heart of the eagles. Allow 1.5 hours and make this a memorable part of your trip to the Skagit River. Now is the time for eagles...we're seeing anywhere around 100 or more. This shortened version of the float trip will take you right through the heart of the eagle concentration. Note there is no lunch available with this trip. Please call us if you have any questions.

Weekends no minimums / Weekdays minimum of 4 passengers
Times available: 11 AM 1 PM

Price--All Ages (no lunch available on this trip): $45

Need a Place to Stay Overnight? See Skagit Information

Contact Information
Contact us for more information and details, or about and special services:

Telephone Toll Free 866-967-8555 or 360-757-1201
Please note Trips are not cancelled due to rain or cold weather.

EMAIL: info@pacificnwfloattrips.com