Every Family’s Northwest Bucket List
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Take a guided nature walk to spot a bald eagle. Photo: iStock
January
- Eagle watching in the Skagit Valley. Day trip alert! Visit the Bald Eagle Interpretive Center at Howard Miller County Park in Rockport, Washington, then join a free guided nature walk during weekends, Jan. 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25. There are scads of kid-friendly hiking trails around the area, too.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at local events. The annual King Day celebration at the Northwest African American Museum will have notable speakers, inspirational performances, kids activities and giveaways on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
- Moonlight Beach Walk. Dress for the weather and don’t forget your boots! Explore the beach at Seahurst Park alongside naturalists from the Environmental Science Center during a low tide evening, Jan. 2, 30 and 31. What fascinating critters will you spot with your headlamps? Don’t forget to preregister!
Up next: February
