The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival offers a stunning display for tourists coming worldwide to visit the flower fields. Timing your trip, however, can be a delicate art. When the tulips will reach their full bloom depends on Mother Nature.

World-famous fields of tulips and daffodils have blossomed vibrantly across Skagit Valley, marking the return of the beloved (and photo-worthy) Skagit Valley Tu

The tulips appear to be blooming on schedule this year, which means that April will be a busy month in Skagit Valley. While it is important to follow tulip field route signage and avoid wandering or parking on privately owned land,