The twisted firs and the mist . . . It was peaceful and private and, last but not least, inexpensive. And it was tough to keep La Conner a secret. Tourists have flocked here as faithfully as the snow geese and trumpeter swans migrating here every winter. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, founded 16 years ago, encouraged even more visitors to explore the once-sleepy village each April.
Many residents flee during the three-week festival, escaping the traffic and congestion.
Fabulous big city stuff.