Skydive Snohomish - Snohomish, Washington

This is one of the most stunning sites in the country to go skydiving, yet it's only 20 minutes from Seattle. With so many outdoor things to choose from in the Snohomish River Valley, this is just another amazing experience to attempt. Backyard games to keep you occupied while you wait, an on-site restaurant, campsites, showers, and world-class facilities for licensed jumpers are all available at the drop zone.

Snohomish has a lot to live up to when it comes to people's favorite destinations to jump, and it does it admirably! This breathtaking view of the Canadian border and the North Pacific Ocean is a sight to behold. Skydiving from 12,000 feet gives you roughly 60 seconds of freefall, which feels like you're flying through the cold, pure air, followed by five or six minutes of smooth glide down to Earth with your 'chute deployed.

The San Juan Islands, an archipelago where orcas roam and Douglas firs provide verdant swaths over the terrain, will be visible as you descend. The Padilla and Samish bays give way to agricultural patchwork, then the winding Skagit River, the North Cascades National Park, and Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest to the east.

You'll quickly notice, as you will with all of the sites in this guide, that the neighborhood you arrive in is well-equipped for excursions into the great outdoors. It's a terrific idea to plan a vacation around skydiving, and there is plenty of off-roading, camping, fishing, and hiking activities to be had.

Prices: tandem starting at $215, Experienced jumber boarding fee $13 + $1/per 1000 feet (3,000 to 13,000)

Planes: Enhanced Cessna 182, Cessna Grand Caravan

Open: Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-7:30, Sat-Sun 8:30-7:30

Events: no

Address: 9906 Airport WaySnohomish, WA 98296

Website: www.skydivesnohomish.com