Oh boy! This is going to be great!
There are so many things to do ....

*Beach areas, *Beachcombing, *Biking, *Mountain Biking, *Bird Watching, *Boat Launch, *Chuckanut Drive, *Clayton Beach, *Fishing, *Fishing Dock, *Guemes Island, *Hiking, *Historic town of Edison, *Horseback Riding, *Lake Padden Park, *Larrabee State Park, *Nooksack Falls, *North Cascades Highway, *Outdoor Amphitheater, *Sail Boarding, *SUP - Stand Up Paddleboarding, *Swimming, *Talking Fields Tour, *Tennis Courts, *Tide Pools, *Whatcom Falls Park, *Whitewater Rafting, *Wildlife Viewing, *Whale Watching, *Whidbey Scenic Isle Way

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Art Galleries

Anacortes,

*Art by Anne Martin McCool
*Burton Jewelers
*Majestic Inn & Spa
*Scott-Milo Gallery
*Skagit Valley Art Escape

La Conner

*Courtyard Gallery
*DailyPainters.com
*Earthenworks
*La Conner Arts Alive
*La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
*La Conner Seaside Gallery
*Mike Reid Flower and Nature Photography
*Museum of Northwest Art
*Skagit River Poetry Foundation
The Scott Collection

Whale Watching

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Killer Whales, aka Orcas, are actually not whales -- they are the largest member of the dolphin family. • Spanish whalers originally called Orcas "whale killers" because they hunted larger whales. Killer Whales (Orcas) generally prey on squid, shark, penguins, otters, sea lions, birds, octopi, dolphins and salmon. Killer whales (Orcas) can travel at speeds up to 26 knots - 30 mph.

Travel guide

Watch our videos to get a good feel of how much there is to do and places to see in the area.
We suggest a minimum of 4 days. We have suggested itineraries or you we can help you customize an itinerary just for you.

Skagit Valley Festival of Farms
Photo Gallery Festival of Family Farms
*Cascadian Farm
*Cascadian Farm Organic
Double O Ranch
*Eagle Haven Winery
*Farming For Wildlife
- a Win for Farmers and Fliers
*Gordon Skagit Farm
*Hedlin Family Farm
*Hemlock Highlands!
*La Conner Flats
*RoozenGaarde
*Sakuma Bros. Farms
*Samish River Dairy featuring Golden Glen Creamery
*Schuh Farms
*South Fork Farms
*Taylor Shellfish

Kayaking

One of the most spectacular things to do in the San Juan islands is Kayaking; you can't get much closer to the water without being in it. Wild life is touchable.

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Ferry Schedule

Ferry Info

Anacortes
Quemes Island Ferry

Washington State Ferry’s
WSF Anacortes Ferry Terminal & Cameras

Hiking

* Anacortes - Hiking paths
* Bellingham - Hiking Paths
* Blue Lake — Washington Trails Association
* Deception Pass State Park
* Hiking Basics
* Mount Vernon - Hiking paths
* National Geographic Adventure Mag.
* North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

* Ross Lake Resort
* Darrington – National Trail Day
* Pacific Northwest Trail
* Sharpe Park
* The Outdoor Society

bicycling

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The Beginning of the U.S. Bike Route 10 begins here in Washington Park, Anacortes, Washington.

There are both hiking paths and walking paths.

Rail-trail trestles let you walk or ride your bike on water (sort of)...
Riding a bicycle from our location (Tiny House Hope Cottage) to the Washington Park in Anacortes will take just a little more than an hour by bicycle. This route will take you across the water over the old train trestle, which has been converted to a beautiful bike and walking path. The Tommy Thompson trail in Anacortes uses an old rail trestles to get you across the water.

Photography

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Sunsets, farmland, barns, eagles, snow Geese, owls, Go Hawks, Deception Pass, Hope Island, Mt Erie

Whatcom Falls Park – The park has four sets of waterfalls and several miles of well maintained walking trails and swimming holes.

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River rafting, river tubing, river Kayaking, canoeing , swimming, hiking, bicycle, travel the area,

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Scenic Chuckanut Drive – Many interesting and scenic spots along the 20 mile scenic coastal drive from Bow to Bellingham, WA. One of the best drives in Washington. For a tour of the drive you can go to the link below.

http://www.seattletimes.com/outdoors/a-detour-worth-taking-your-mile-by-mile-guide-to-scenic-chuckanut-drive/

Whatcom Falls Park For a quick trip from Bellingham, is surprisingly close! The 241-acre park and the falls are located on Whatcom Creek, which leads from Lake Whatcom to Bellingham Bay. The park has four sets of waterfalls and several miles of well maintained walking trails.

Wildlife Watching
The Skagit Valley of western Washington is one of the best wintering habitats to see Trumpeter Swans and Tundra Swans. They begin to arrive from their summer breeding grounds in late October or early November and stay through mid-late March.

Boat Rental Service

Anacortes is proud to offer several bare-boat charter and crewed charter companies with a large selection of well-maintained power yachts and sailboats to choose from.

Kayaking –

Experience unsurpassed wildlife viewing, including whales. 3-hr & 5-hr day tours. 2-5 multi-day trips serving up delicious food, camaraderie and sights. Family and Private tours too.

River Rafting – All anyone really needs is a good adventure.
And then I realized that adventure was the best way to learn

Sailing the San Juan Islands – For visitors who are looking for a boat charter or yachting vacation in the San Juan Islands,
   Canadian Gulf Islands,
   or Desolation Sound,

Whale Watching tours – A killer whale (Orcas) can give birth every 3 to 10 years. Newborn calves weight almost 400 lbs. at birth and are almost 8 ft. long. Pods can include up to 40 individuals. Transient pods are known to "sneak-attack" marine mammals. Like humans, Orcas have different skill sets for dealing with different situations.