Hundreds gather to watch the fireworks display over Lake Washington at Gasworks Park.

Farm stands/Gourmet foodstuffs

The fresh farm produce stands are some of the best treats along Washington’s byways.  Travelers can forget brown bagging it since there are better selections roadside.   As you wind your way along the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, taste the local goodies of the farm stands along the way.  Friendly family farms are proud to open their doors to visitors year-round. 

During the summer months, savor homemade ice cream and fresh-off-the-farm fruit, strawberry milkshakes and mouth-watering strawberry-rhubarb fudge.  As fall and winter set in, choose from tummy-warming cocoas and ciders, wines, seafood and gourmet cheeses for the colder months.  Discover the simplicity of old-fashioned goodness and no-nonsense value at these area stands.  Stop for a bite and sample the flavor of the North Cascades.