Washington Park, Anacortes, WA, USA
Beautiful views of Guemes Channel and Burrows Bay as seen from Washington Park and also the park's famous leaning tree (one of Washington state's most photographed tree) in the historic town of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington, USA during our trip on Sep. 3, 2011.
Washington Park is located on a peninsula at the western tip of Fidalgo Island. The 220-acre city park features camping, a boat launch, and day use picnic sites. The park juts into Rosario Strait on the western edge of Anacortes, offering territorial views. A scenic 2.3-mile one-way loop road winds through the park's forested hills and meadows with views of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains. The park offers sweeping views of Guemes Channel on one side and Burrows Bay on the other.
At Sunset Beach, on the north shore, there is a boat launch, restrooms, reservable picnic shelter, playground and open play area. There are 75 campsites, restrooms, showers and laundry services in the overnight area. Picnic sites and car pullouts provide beach access along Green Point, the west shoreline. The loop road is used by cars, joggers, bicyclists and walkers.
Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan and Vancouver Islands. Downtown Anacortes has over 125 life-sized murals painted by local resident Bill Mitchell. He painted the murals over the last 25 years from historical photographs. His art is on display all over Downtown buildings with depictions of historic scenes. Pick up a free mural map at the Visitor Center located at 819 Commercial Avenue as it is a wonderful way to discover Anacortes.
Anacortes is located 18 miles west of Mount Vernon and about one hour drive from Bellingham to the north and Seattle to the south.
Driving directions to the park: From I-5 take Highway 20 West. Enter Anacortes on Spur 20 and take Commercial Avenue to 12th Street. Turn left on 12th and follow the signs (about 3 miles) to Washington Park.
Address:
6300 Sunset Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
USA
For campsite and boat launch parking availability information call: +1-360-293-1927.
For more information on the park, visit
Park map:
Other top destinations in Anacortes:
The Anacortes Mural Project
Cap Sante Marina ( )
Anacortes Kayak Tours ( )
Heart Lake
Rosario Beach
Tug Boat Park
Anacortes Museum ( )
W.T. Preston Boat National Historic Landmark (Snagboat Heritage Center)
Guemes Island ( )
Waterfront Festival ( )
Causland Memorial Park ( )
Deception Pass Bridge ( )
For more information visit the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce website @
Visitor Center
819 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes
Phone: +1-360-293-3832
Washington State Ferry Terminal - Anacortes Washington Visitor Information Video
Anacortes Washington is the gateway city to the San Juan islands in Northwest Washington due to its major Washington State Ferry Terminal. The Washington State Ferry terminal in Anacortes offers regular service to the major San Juan Islands including Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
This video is an original work created from photo I took in Anacortes along with graphics and titles I created on my computer.
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H20 in Anacortes Washington, The Largest Draught Beer Selection in Skagit County
This is a short from the series Tales from the Taproom, a production of the Washington Beer Commission.
The Washington Beer Commission is the first of its kind commodity commission in the United States, was formed in 2006, when the Washington State Legislature authorized the creation of the Beer Commission to promote the state's microbreweries.
Washington's breweries, many of them small and family owned, are integral parts of their local communities. When you choose to buy beer brewed in Washington, you support businesses that in turn contribute generously to charitable organizations that support a host of worthy projects in all corners of the state.
Simply put, Washington produces some of the finest beer in the country and our new Beer Commission will help spread the word about these wonderful products. Our microbrews emphasize quality and flavor, and are a signature product of the Evergreen State. And our renowned hops, barley and wheat are the perfect premium ingredients for the nation's best craft brewers.
Join the community of Washington Beer Lovers, in celebrating FRESH, LOCAL, AWARD-WINNING craft beer produced in our state.
Coast Guard Terminates Fishing Trip for Safety Violations Near Anacortes, Wash.
Credit: Seaman Sarah Wilson | Date Taken: 02/03/2016
A boarding team from the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Lion discusses safety violations with the two-man crew of the commercial fishing vessel Malia during a routine living marine resources patrol near Anacortes, Wash. Feb. 3, 2016.The boarding team found several safety violations, including an inadequate number of life jackets and fire extinguishers on board, which resulted in a Captain of the Port order from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound that terminated the Malia's voyage and ordered the crew to return to port until the violations have been corrected. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tim Birt.
Anacortes Winter Storm at Washington Park. Big Wind and Big Waves
Cold Winter Storm in Anacortes at Washington Park this past November 29th, 2014. Mid day temperature of 26 degree's / -4 C. Big Waves, Big Wind crashing against the beach. The storm only lasted a few days and then went back to being flat calm off of the Anacortes beaches.
Marina Inn to the Oyster Run
Beautiful morning, going down to get a good parking spot and watch the crowd come in.
W.T. Preston Steamboat Tour Highlights in Anacortes, WA
Welcome aboard the W.T. Preston, a sternwheel steam-powered snagboat located on the Anacortes waterfront in Washington State's Puget Sound -- and now a historic attraction of the Anacortes Museum. After 52 years of service, the Preston was retired in 1981. Now a National Historic Landmark, she made her last trip to Anacortes in 1983 and was placed on display next to the restored train depot at 7th Street and R Avenue, which is adjacent to the Anacortes Museum's Maritime Heritage Center. The W.T. Preston is a very special artifact designed for a specific job, reflecting 150 years of local learning and development. She is the last of a long line of snagboats working the length and breadth of the Puget Sound. She was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and made a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Join your guide Dennis Mazza of the Anacortes Musuem for highlights of a fun and educational tour of the W.T. Preston. We encourage you to come aboard on your next visit to Anacortes, WA.
Six people rescued from capsized yacht in Anacortes
Watch as a Coast Guard crew rescues six people from a capsized yacht worth at least $11 million in Washington, US.
$10M yacht capsizes while being put into water in Anacortes
ANACORTES, Wash. —
Coast Guard Crews are trying to salvage a capsized 90-foot yacht worth at least $10 million.
The Coast Guard rescued six people from the yacht about 9 p.m. Sunday at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes.
One of the passengers, who had to be rescued from the bilge at the bottom of the boat, was taken to the hospital. The other five people were not injured.
Wes Fridell of New World Yacht Builders said the vessel went over just as the crew put it in the water to deliver it to its owner.
The boat tilted to one side, and though not unusual, the amount of tilt was a little abnormal, so we paused to collect ourselves and assure that everything was going be right, and as we continued to lower it down, it pitched and that's when it went over, said Fridell.
No fuel leaked from the yacht. The Coast Guard has divers getting the fuel out of the boat and hope to have it lifted out of water by Monday night.
The builder of the boat will have to cover salvage costs.
The person who was buying the boat said they are heartbroken.
Capsized yacht in Anacortes
Luxury $10M yacht tips over in Anacortes
RAW VIDEO: Yacht rescue caught on camera
VIDEO: Yacht going to new owner capsizes in Anacortes
Anacortes WA on an early foggy morning in June, nothing but birds, foghorns, coffee...so peaceful
via YouTube Capture