No. 161 West Beach, Deception Pass State Park

West Beach  Deception Pass State Park,  41020 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 MAP IT  On weekends and on warm summer days the second most popular attraction with in Deception Pass Park aside from the Bridge is West Beach. West Beach is a long, gravelly shoreline dotted with boulders and driftwood and as excellent views of the Olympic Mountains, the San Juan Islands, and even Victoria on a clear day.  Keeping...

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No. 160 Pacific Hwy Bridge 370

Yellow Ribbon Hwy #370 WA-529 N, Bridge 370 Everett, WA MAP IT  The Bridge 370, built in 1927 during Everett's growth years, spans the north and south banks of the Snohomish River and connects State Route 529 "Yellow Ribbon Highway" from Everett to Marysville and is a handsome 80-plus year old dual deck two-lane vertical cantilever bridge. It is eventually slated to be replaced with a four-lane non-movable bridge. It is easily seen from Interstate...

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No. 159 South Port Gardner Bay Viewpoint

Port Gardner, north of Everett Marina, is an inlet of Possession Sound on which the city of Everett, Washington is located. The Snohomish River flows into the bay to the north and is border on the west by Jetty Island. During low tide the water recedes revealing old wood pylons and sandy bottom. Plenty of wildlife can be scene here. Remnants of Everett, Wa history as a "Mill Town" from the 20th century still dot the shoreline landscape were once...

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No. 158 Rainbow Bridge, La Conner

MAP IT The quaint town of La Conner, established in 1867, is located on the western side of Skagit County along the shoreline of the Swinomish Channel. La Conner features many small business including restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and museums along 1st street. In mid spring La Conner host the majority of annual events around the Tulip Festival, where many thousands of road warriors head to the Skagit Valley to view hundreds of...

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No. 157 La Conner

La Conner, WA MAP IT http://www.lovelaconner.com/ The quaint town of La Conner, established in 1867, is located on the western side of Skagit County along the shoreline of the Swinomish Channel. La Conner features many small business including restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and museums along 1st street. In mid spring La Conner host the majority of annual events around the Tulip Festival, where many thousands of road warriors head to...

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No. 156 Port Gardner Bay

Port Gardner, north of Everett Marina, is an inlet of Possession Sound on which the city of Everett, Washington is located. The Snohomish River flows into the bay to the north and is border on the west by Jetty Island. During low tide the water recedes revealing old wood pylons and sandy bottom. Plenty of wildlife can be scene here.  MAP IT   Low Tide at Port Garden Bay Gear Used: &nbs...

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No. 155 Marine Park, Everett

Marine Park 10th Street Marine Park Everett, WA MAP IT Marine Park in Port Gardner Bay features four public fishing piers and boat launch area with seven lanes. A 1 acre open green area is a popular weekend spot during the summer for picnics and 4th of July Fire Works show. Argosy Cruises runs a seasonal pedestrian ferry to the adjacent Jetty Island. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during May 1-Sept. 30, the Port of Everett will charge...

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No 154 Spencer Island

Spencer Island 4th St SE Everett, WA 98205 MAP IT Spencer Island lies in the heart of the Snohomish River Estuary, an ecosystem formed by mixing a freshwater system (the Snohomish River) and a saltwater system (Port Gardner Bay). It is one of the best places in the Snohomish River Estuary to view waterfowl and shorebirds such as ducks, heron, hawks and bald eagles. If you watch your steps you might see some small and larger mamals such as...

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