No. 195 An aerial look of Mukilteo from the Lighthouse Catwalk

Mukilteo Light
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
608 Front St, Mukilteo, WA ‎ 

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The Lighthouse and Gift shop are now open on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm through September 29th, 2013.
A $1 per person donation to climb the circular stair way to the top of the lighthouse helps support the  Mukilteo Historical Society which assists the U.S. Coast Guard and the City of Mukilteo in the preservation, maintenance of the grounds and the accessibility of the light station for all to enjoy.

The Mukilteo Light at Mukilteo, Washington is an operational lighthouse with non-rotating fresnel lens. It originally had a revolving Fresnel lens until 1927, when it was replaced with a fixed lens. The grounds and interior, inside a city park adjacent to the Washington State Ferries Mukilteo ferry terminal, are open to the public. The Mukilteo Historical Society maintains the lighthouse and the exhibits about the lighthouse and city history in the keeper's house.
The lighthouse went into operation in 1906. The lighthouse and a modern fog signal were automated in 1979, and in 1981, a remote fog sensor was installed. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and in 1991 the Coast Guard leased the lighthouse to the city of Mukilteo, although navigational equipment is still maintained by the Coast Guard.
The Mukilteo Light Station although no longer staffed by USCG still is in service with its Fourth Order Fresnel lens which has a range of 12 nautical miles.  The lighthouse is one of only a few lighthouses constructed of wood.

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The quaint sea side city of Mukilteo is the gateway to southern tip of Whidbey Island via the Clinton Mukilteo Ferry run. To check fares and ferry schedules visit Washington State Ferry Rates. The Puget Sound is a tidal waterway that influences the width of the public beach. Both during high and low tide Mukilteo Beach makes for great landscape and seascape photography. The Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is a popular senior, engagement and wedding photography backdrop for newly weds and families as well.
The sun sets behind the Olympic Mountain range and Whidbey Island. So if you are planning to take a beach stroll prior to sunset for some photography shots keep in mind that the sun will set sooner because of the geography of the mountains to the west. Just east of Mukilteo lies Paine Field Airport home to Boeing 747,757,767,777, and 787 Dreamliner production lines. The airport has multiple public access points for easy plane spotting and has a great collection of vintage aircraft on display at 3 aviation museums.
For more interesting places around Mukilteo see all articles in and around Mukilteo
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Mukileto Lighthouse Park and Playground
Pioneer Cemetery along the Bluff in Mukilteo
Mukilteo Classic Car Show
A walk up Mukilteo Japanese Gulch 
Plane Spotting at Paine Field Snohomish County Airport
Paine Field KPAE Snohomish County Airport Attractions for everyone
Tails and Trails Mukilteo Off Leash Dog Park 
Historic Flight Foundation - Aircraft Museum 
Flying Heritage Collection Aircraft Museum
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No. 40 Mukilteo, WA [Beach, Ferry, Lighthouse]

The small shore line town of Mukilteo is your gateway to Whidbey Island via the Washington State ferry system's Clinton-Mukilteo ferry run. You can board the ferry either on foot or by car. This ferry route is very popular both on the weekends for people taking trips to Whidbey Island and during the week for people living on Whidbey and commuting to work. You can expect delays up to 2 hrs during peak travel times:

Clinton Terminal                                           Mukilteo Terminal
Mon-Fri 5am-9am  4pm-8pm                       Mon-Fri  3pm-7pm
Sat / Sun 7am-6pm                                       Sat / Sun 8am-12pm

To the left of the ferry terminal is Mukilteo State Park. Recently undergone a renovation, this park boasts new playgrounds, new sidewalks and beach front. When the weather is nice hundreds of people flock to the beach to play in the water, fly kites, have BBQs and check out the boats rounding Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.  

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As you drive along Mukilteo Speed Way towards Mukilteo you will pass Paine Airport, off to your right, home of Boeing Aircraft manufacturing and vintage war bird museums. If your an aviation geek you can start you flying experience by visiting the Heritage Flight Foundation on the west side of the airport or the Flying Heritage Foundation on the east side of the airport.
At the north end of the airport is Boeing's Future of Flight Museum that takes you into the future of aviation. You can also catch the bus to the Boeing Factory tour here as well. All three destinations get you up close and personal to vintage and next generation aircraft.

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No. 286 Edgewater Beach Park, Mukilteo

Edgewater Beach Park
920 1st St
Mukilteo, WA
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Last week the city of Mukilteo, Washington State Ferries and City of Everett opened up a temporary pedestrian path to access Edgewater Beach Park. The 22 acres of shoreline north of Mukilteo Ferry Terminal have been closed to the public for over 40 years. A temporary path is located at the north end of the parking lot for the Mukilteo Train Station. It is about a 1/3 mile walk to the beach area. 

There is a small beach area behind the Silver Cloud Inn that is accessible on the north side of building depending on the tide level. 
Next to the Silver Cloud Inn is the 2 story NOAA Mukilteo Research Lab. For 40 years NOAA scientist have been looking into why certain areas of the ocean are more acidic than others and how fish are affected by water pollution. The waters around Point Elliott / Mukilteo are some of the cleanest waters and being so close to shore makes it an ideal location for a research. The sea floor of Possession Sound drops quickly to 600 feet keeping the waters clean, a constant temperature and average salt content. That makes Point Elliott a good sampling area for collecting uncontaminated samples of marine life for study. Future plans may include expanding the NOAA Lab to be more accommodating to the public by including educational exhibits. 
The land on which the NOAA Lab is located on was owned by the United States Air Force from 1951 to 2013. 
From 1951 to the mid 1980s the U.S. Air Force maintained the Mukilteo Fuel Farm as part of a network of Puget Sound area bulk fuel farms. The fuel farm supplied aviation fuel, crude and lubricants to the aircraft stationed at Paine Air Force Base. Additionally there are 38 storage tanks holding up to 60 million gallon of fuel and 11 miles of pipeline under the Puget Sound to that now supply fuel to area military branches such as the submarine base, Army bases, Naval Air Stations and US. Coast Guard Stations. 
In 2013 the United States Air Force turned over the decommissioned fuel farm and property to the City of Everett. Future plans include upgrading the train station, reposition the Washington State Ferry Terminal to the former fuel dock and turning the waterfront into a multi-use business and recreation destination over the next 15 years. 

Over grown train tracks leading up to the decommissioned Air Force Fuel Dock

The former fuel dock stretches 800 feet into Point Elliott where Tanker Ships delivered aviation fuel for the Air Force

Low Tide at Edgewater Beach 

Driftwood piles up at the tidal plane at Edgewater Beach 

at the north end of Edgewater Beach is Port of Everett's Mount Baker Terminal

Port of Everett Mount Baker Terminal receives barges filled with Boeing fuselage part from over 40 international suppliers including China, Japan. Cargo containers are placed on train cars and then taking up to the Boeing Everett Plant along one the steepest track grades in the US. 

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No. 121 Historic Flight Foundation

Historic Flight Foundation
10719 Bernie Webber Drive
Mukilteo, WA 98275
website: www.historicflight.org

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Historic Flight Foundation was established in 2003 as “John T. Sessions Historic Aircraft Foundation” with the intention to collect, restore, and share significant aircraft from the period between the solo Atlantic crossing of Charles Lindbergh and the first test flight of the Boeing 707. Throughout the intervening years, Historic Flight has acquired at least two aircraft annually and engaged the best restoration resources available to return the collection to original splendor.
Beginning in 2006, the primary focus became planning for a permanent facility to share the collection, maintain the aircraft for flight, and restore aircraft that might either be added to the collection or exchanged for aircraft better aligned with the mission and message. While a significant airport since 1942, Paine Field had not seen serious activity on its west side since WWII. The Kilo-7 site has particular appeal; its proximity to the main runway and elevation above the Mukilteo Speedway means that architectural features can be enjoyed from a distance. Snohomish County allowed a long-term land lease, and design began, both of the Restoration Center and the Education Center. The Restoration Center opened on March 5, 2010.

Hours of Operation

10am to 5pm Thursday through Sunday

ADMISSION INFORMATION

$12 Adult Admission
$10 Senior/Military (65+)
$8 Youth (6-15 years old)
5 and Under Free
$6 per person Group Tour Rate

Historic Flight Foundation stacked Hangar

Grumman F8F Bearcat

Grumman F7F Tigercat

P-51 Mustabg

Grumman F7F Bearcat "Bad Kitty"

war bird art air force photos The quaint sea side city of Mukilteo is the gateway to southern tip of Whidbey Island via the Clinton Mukilteo Ferry run. To check fares and ferry schedules visit Washington State Ferry Rates. The Puget Sound is a tidal waterway that influences the width of the public beach. Both during high and low tide Mukilteo Beach makes for great landscape and seascape photography. The Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is a popular senior, engagement and wedding photography backdrop for newly weds and families as well.
The sun sets behind the Olympic Mountain range and Whidbey Island. So if you are planning to take a beach stroll prior to sunset for some photography shots keep in mind that the sun will set sooner because of the geography of the mountains to the west.
For more interesting places around Mukilteo see all articles in and around Mukilteo
More shots of Mukilteo Lighthouse
Mukileto Lighthouse Park and Playground
Pioneer Cemetery along the Bluff in Mukilteo
Mukilteo Classic Car Show
A walk up Mukilteo Japanese Gulch 
Plane Spotting at Paine Field Snohomish County Airport
Paine Field KPAE Snohomish County Airport Attractions for everyone
Tails and Trails Mukilteo Off Leash Dog Park 


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No.92 Mukilteo Lighthouse Park

mukilteo art

The small shore line town of Mukilteo is your gateway to Whidbey Island via the Washington State ferry system's Clinton-Mukilteo ferry run. You can board the ferry either on foot or by car. This ferry route is very popular both on the weekends for people taking trips to Whidbey Island and during the week for people living on Whidbey and commuting to work. You can expect delays up to 2 hrs during peak travel times:

Clinton Terminal                                           Mukilteo Terminal
Mon-Fri 5am-9am  4pm-8pm                       Mon-Fri  3pm-7pm
Sat / Sun 7am-6pm                                       Sat / Sun 8am-12pm

To the left of the ferry terminal is Mukilteo State Park. Recently undergone a renovation, this park boasts new playgrounds, new sidewalks and beach front. When the weather is nice hundreds of people flock to the beach to play in the water, fly kites, have BBQs and check out the boats rounding Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.  

do not use my images on blogs or websites without my permission. If you would like to license a photo, please contact me.

do not use my images on blogs or websites without my permission. If you would like to license a photo, please contact me.

mukilteo art 

As you drive along Mukilteo Speed Way towards Mukilteo you will pass Paine Airport, off to your right, home of Boeing Aircraft manufacturing and vintage war bird museums. If your an aviation geek you can start you flying experience by visiting the Heritage Flight Foundation on the west side of the airport or the Flying Heritage Foundation on the east side of the airport.
At the north end of the airport is Boeing's Future of Flight Museum that takes you into the future of aviation. You can also catch the bus to the Boeing Factory tour here as well. All three destinations get you up close and personal to vintage and next generation aircraft.

 

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