Beginning, Wednesday April 1 - 30 begins the 26th Annual Tulip Festival in Skagit County, WA, just a short ride from Everett.

In addition to the hundreds of acres of tulips and spring bulbs there are other attractions.

Take a boat tour through the turbulent waters ofDeception Pass, see Orcas Island. Visit the many restaurants in the area, especially visit LaConner, a little waterside village with darling shops, fun bars and fabulous waterfront restaurants.

Here are some of the activities that you and the family can enjoy. The best part is seeing all the tulip fields from the highway, just acres and acres of color. The cool March was perfect for these blooming beauties to pop sometime in April. During the first few days of the festival there are "early tulips" and, of course, the daffodils for your viewing pleasure. Before you plan a trip, check out the Bloom Map to make sure all the darlings are at full bloom.

So come on, and "Tiptoe Through The Tulips" and have fun doing it.