Last year, we put in at Marblemount (maybe it was Pressentio County Park) and out at Rockport (Howard Miller Steelhead County Park).  We went in the morning to beat the rafting trips.  I will try to find out more about the specific place and timing.

 

We (two adults and possibly one teenager) will be driving up from Bellevue and will probably try to have breakfast in Darrington beforehand; there is a nice casual breakfast place on the main road.

 

As for dates, how about Saturday February 3, or Saturday February 17.  I think the 3rd is probably better timing for eagle watching; the 'peak time' is supposed to be late January.  The 3rd is on the weekend of the Skagit Bald Eagle Festival so it may be a bit crazy but the 17th might be late for the best viewing??  We are as interested in the easy river trip as we are in the eagle spotting so either date is fine by us.

 

Anyone interested should email us and let us know about interest, number of people/boats, etc.