Snohomish River Valley

We're currently in the Snohomish River Valley, a big farming area. Alfalfa, used for cattle feed, is a common crop here, baled into large rolls sometimes covered in white plastic to protect from rain. We'll also spot blueberry farms, some with mature plants and others new. Passing through Snohomish city, we'll see Harvey Airfield to the right, popular in summer for hot air ballooning and skydiving. Snohomish is also home to several artists and creative minds.

Snohomish is a small town- located on a slope on the north bank of the Snohomish River. This river originates from the meeting point of the Snoqualmie and Skykomish rivers, near Monroe, and flows into Port Gardner Bay, part of Puget Sound. The town's name originates from the Lushootseed language, meaning "man" and "people." Around 14,000 years ago, Glacier Lake Snohomish, stretching from Everett to Snoqualmie Falls, drained, carving out the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish river valleys. The town rests on the Getchell Hill Plateau, surrounded by the Snohomish Estuary, Pilchuck outwash channel, and Snohomish River Valley. The valley, shaped by glacial movement, is flanked by steep hills. Human habitation traces back 8,000 years, but stable sea levels around 5,000 years ago facilitated salmon runs. Chief Pat Kanim, representing local tribes, signed the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, exchanging land for cash and a reservation.

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