A salmon in North Creek. Photo: courtesy City of Bothell
North Creek, Bothell
At North Creek in Bothell, look for Chinook, sockeye and coho as they migrate up the creek. Make sure to check under bridges, where fish often hide. View Chinook salmon in September, sockeye in October and coho in November.
Location: Start at North Creek Trail Park in Bothell, near the intersection of Interstate 405 and Beardslee Boulevard.
Fiona Cohen lives, writes and grows tomatoes in Seattle. She has a passion for the natural history of the Pacific Coast. She has two children who still talk to her, and not just when they require transportation somewhere. She is the author of Curious Kids Nature Guideby Sasquatch Books.