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  Visit Anacortes, Washington: Anacortes info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Anacortes is on Fidalgo Island, the only San Juan Island accessible by road from the mainland.
Anacortes was established with a name and a post office in 1877 in the vain hope that it would be selected as the western terminus of the transcontinental railroad.
Anacortes is a popular destination for boaters and those traveling on to the San Juan Islands.
www.comevisitanacortes.com   (498 words)

  
 Anacortes Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Skagit County, Washington
Anacortes on Fidalgo Island is both a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and an artist’s haven.
Anacortes, as the second largest city in the county, is the heart of the island and home to a major terminal for the Washington State Ferries.
Anacortes also supports an active arts community with groups, exhibits, festivals and events; the city’s dedication to artistic expression is evident by work displayed throughout town.
www.anacortes-homes-for-sale.com   (841 words)

  
 Anacortes.org: Anacortes, A Natural Destination (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Anacortes is the crown jewel of Fidalgo Island, easternmost of the San Juan Islands and jump-point to the rest of the world-renowned archipelago.
Anacortes boasts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels.
Anacortes is homeport for numerous sailing and power yacht charters.
www.anacortes.org.cob-web.org:8888   (376 words)

  
 As recorded in the July 23, 1891, Anacortes American more than 100 years ago, the Anacortes Yacht Club was ...
Amos Bowman, the founder of Anacortes, was a member of the Yacht Club’s house Committee in 1892, and he generously offered the use of an acre of land on
When Anacortes was not chosen as a railroad terminus, the city experienced an economic slump.
Anacortes Yacht Club members have varied social interests and there is a full schedule of year-round sailboat races, cruises, and social get-togethers.
www.anacortesyachtclub.org /history.htm   (1059 words)

  
 Anacortes Adventure Travel - Anacortes Travel Guide
Anacortes made its early fortunes on lumbering and fishing, and today commercial fishing, as well as boat building, are still important to the town's economy.
Using Anacortes as a base and leaving your car here on the mainland, you can travel as a passenger on the ferries and, by using public transit, mopeds, or bicycles, still manage to see plenty of the San Juan Islands.
In any event, Anacortes is also on an island, Fidalgo Island, and has plenty of water views, the best of which are from Washington Park near the ferry terminal, from atop Mount Erie in the middle of the island, and from Deception Pass State Park at the south end of the island.
away.com /destination-overview/Anacortes-4337-travel-guide.html   (523 words)

  
 Anacortes American - GoAnacortes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Krier said people are moving to Anacortes, Bellingham and Whidbey Island from places that don’t have water and are being drawn to the recreational opportunities.
Anacortes draws people in the market for a boat because of the variety offered and the number of brokerage businesses.
Boaters come to Anacortes because there are lots of boats to choose from and the sales tax is lower than in other areas, Brazas said.
www.goanacortes.com /articles/2006/10/04/news/news02.txt   (2313 words)

  
 ANACORTES SISTER CITIES
In 1995 at the initiative of Mayor Kon of Kisakata, Japan, Anacortes Mayor Doyle Geer and the Anacortes City Council, we added a second Sister City.
This relationship has resulted in the travel of several Kisakata adult groups to Anacortes who stay in the homes of our members, and a similar number of Anacortes groups to visit Kisakata.
The fourth and newest Sister City was formally added to Anacortes sponsorship in September of 2003.
www.anacortessistercities.com   (578 words)

  
 Anacortes Washington City Guide.
Changed from Ship Harbor to Anacortes in 1876 by Amos Bowman, who gave it a Spanish-sounding version of his wife's maiden name, Anna Curtis, to better fit his vision of the place.
Anacortes is an appealing destination in itself as well as a good overnight stopover if you are planning on catching an early morning ferry to the San Juan Islands.
Hiking trails overlooking the gorge are to be found in the tiny state park which occupies the rocky, forested headlands on either side of the Pass.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/northwest/Anacortes/Anacortes.htm   (439 words)

  
 Anacortes Schools Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
ASF was formed in 1984 for the purpose of granting scholarships and awards to students, supporting educators seeking professional development, and assisting with projects that support programs in the School District.
The Foundation is a volunteer group of community members committed to fostering excellence in education for students of the Anacortes School District.
The Anacortes Schools Foundation is independent of the Anacortes School District.
www.anacortesschoolsfoundation.org /faq.htm   (382 words)

  
 City of Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes is a very unique place and we have been blessed with much more than just this area’s natural beauty.
The budget for the City of Anacortes as proposed for the year 2007 is submitted for your review, comment and action.
The City of Anacortes is conducting a economic study encompassing forecasting resource needs, assessing the current demographics, zoning, and market analysis over the next twenty years.
www.cityofanacortes.org   (985 words)

  
 Anacortes Historic Preservation Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The major responsibility of the Board is to identify and encourage the conservation of the City of Anacortes’ historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties.
The Board also works to raise community awareness of Anacortes’ historic resources and serves as the city’s primary resource in matters of historic planning and preservation.
What are the effects of Historical Register placement to the property owner.Placement on the register officially recognizes the historical importance of the property and forwards research that will be recorded so future generations may appreciate its significance.
www.anacorteshistorymuseum.org /Preservation/index.asp   (650 words)

  
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Anacortes High School, as part of a K-12 Counseling and Guidance program in the Anacortes School District, adopted a comprehensive counseling program.
This program is designed to address and meet the needs of every student through a guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual student planning and activities designed to support the school system through participation of certified school counselors.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Anacortes School District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Cindy Simonsen or the Section 504 Coordinator, Maggie Thompson, at 2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221.
www.ahs-counseling.org   (895 words)

  
 Anacortes Farmers Market - Home
For all new vendors, an application must be filled out and accepted by the Market Manager prior to participating in the Anacortes Farmers' Market.
The Anacortes Farmers’ Market is a Saturday tradition in the summertime in Anacortes.
Each year, the market opens on the date of the Anacortes Waterfront Festival and ends on the second Saturday of October.
www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org   (140 words)

  
 Anacortes, Washington (Cities)
Follow Highway 20 (part of the Cascade Loop) off Interstate 5 to Fidalgo Island and this waterfront community of 12,000.
Ideally situated within the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains, Anacortes enjoys more sunny days and much less rain than Seattle, and is a popular spot for camping, kayaking and bicycling.
Miles of waterfront give visitors panoramic views from every shore with Mount Baker and the Washington's Cascade Mountains to the east and the San Juan Islands and Canada to the west.
www.ohwy.com /wa/a/anacorte.htm   (275 words)

  
 Anacortes News
The Anacortes Arts Commission recommended the artwork 'Annie Curtis' by Seattle artist Gerard Tsutakawa to the Port of Anacortes commissioners at their Sept. Comment?
A series of Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation online auctions to benefit needy secondary school students in Anacortes and the county are scheduled for this month.
A man was found dead of a blow to the head at a remote campsite in the woods north of this Skagit Valley town but apparently had been attacked elsewhere, authorities said.
www.topix.net /city/anacortes-wa   (612 words)

  
 Anacortes Ferry Cam, Fidalgo Island: San Juan Islands, Washington, 24 hour live coverage! Island Cam and Ferry Cam.
Island Adventures and Anacortes Kayak Tours have developed two of the better ecotourism companies in the area.
Anacortes Kayak Tours offers day trips and multi-day kayaking adventures into the secret side of the San Juan Islands.
By stopping in Anacortes travelers avoid the long lines, increasing fares, and other hassles associated with the San Juan Ferries.
www.islandcam.com /anacortes.html   (605 words)

  
 Anacortes chamber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In May, Anacortes celebrates its maritime heritage with the Waterfront Festival featuring boats, children's activities, music, food, classic cars, radio-controlled boats, vendors and more.
Presented by the Anacortes Sister Cities Association, this unique group will be performing in Anacortes at Brodniak Hall, located in the Anacortes High School 1600 - 20th Street, on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
The Chamber's Destination Downtown Anacortes committee presents the 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Downtown event from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m.
www.anacortes.org /calendar.cfm   (978 words)

  
 Sea Kayaking the San Juan Islands with Anacortes Kayak Tours, near Seattle. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sea Kayaking the San Juan Islands with Anacortes Kayak Tours, near Seattle.
Joining a sea kayaking tour in the San Juan Islands from Anacortes enables visitors to experience the quiet side of the San Juans.
Anacortes, on Fidalgo Island, is known as the home-port of the San Juan Islands.
www.anacorteskayaktours.com.cob-web.org:8888   (655 words)

  
 Anacortes Washington Weather Station Provided by Mt Erie Fire Department
Welcome to the Anacortes weather page, the most complete site for weather information about Anacortes Washington, and all of Fidalgo Island.
This page is sponsored by the Mt. Erie Volunteer Fire department, which serves the south end of Fidalgo Island.
From this page you will be able to find everything you want to know about Anacortes weather including historical data dating back to 1939, sunshine statistics, weather forecasts, weather columns about Anacortes, real time weather stations readings, and much more.
www.anacortesweather.com   (191 words)

  
 Anacortes Real Estate, Windermere Anacortes, Skagit County, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Conway, Burlington, Big Lake, La ...
I am a firm believer in buyer, seller, and web-browser education and I hope my website provides for you the tools and ease with which you can educate yourself about real estate in Anacortes and the surrounding Skagit Valley and islands, including Mt Vernon, Burlington, Oak Harbor, and Sedro Woolley.
If you have to make an expeditious purchase, or need a 1031 exchange; if you want to sell your home in the next few months, or simply want to shoot the breeze about the market over beers at my favorite pub, The Brown Lantern, you have come to the right place.
All homes, condos, or land listed with the NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service) to be marketed for sale, whether it's listed with RE/MAX, John L Scott, Windermere Real Estate, Coldwell Banker, or any of the 1700 plus real estate offices in the NWMLS, can be found using this website.
www.anacorteshomebuyer.com   (334 words)

  
 Anacortes Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Anacortes, Washington
Browse Homes.com for Anacortes, Washington homes for sale, Anacortes WA Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Anacortes, WA apartments and houses for rent.
Then contact any of the Anacortes Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Anacortes area home.
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/WA/City/ANACORTES   (297 words)

  
 AirNav: 74S - Anacortes Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Anacortes Airport.
If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Anacortes Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.
Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
www.airnav.com /airport/74S   (365 words)

  
 Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery
The Rockfish Grill is open everyday at 11:30 AM.
We are located at 320 Commercial Ave in the "Old Town" section of Anacortes, Washington.
Our brewers focus on high quality ingredients, a carefully controlled process and delicate handling to provide one of the best beers you will find in the industry.
www.anacortesrockfish.com   (102 words)

  
 Anacortes School District Home Page
The Anacortes Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking is conducting a community wide survey.
The next meeting of the Anacortes Coalition to Prevent Underage drinking will be at 5:30 p.m.
Strengthening Families is a program shown to strengthen family bonding and communication and help students negotiate the transition from elementary school to middle school.
www.anacortes.k12.wa.us   (266 words)

  
 Anacortes American - GoAnacortes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Some high-achieving waves of student-athletes wash through the school systems every decade, others every 25 years and, in the case of Anacortes, once in a century.
Coaches ache to see these extraordinary classes advancing through the grades, anticipating their sharp rise above predecessors and successors in athletic accomplishments and usually in achievement by any measure.
Anacortes evened its record against 2A competition at 2-2 by beating homestanding Blaine 26-21 on Oct. 13.
www.goanacortes.com   (334 words)

  
 Anacortes, Washington (WA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
Anacortes, Washington (WA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
Anacortes, Washington business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Additional information about hotels, doctors, dentists, jobs, apartments, real estate, travel attractions, weather, and many interactive features are coming soon.
www.city-data.com /city/Anacortes-Washington.html   (870 words)

  
 Anacortes Public Library
Welcome to the Anacortes Public Library's Home Page on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
The main purpose of our web site is to provide our citizens with information on their library services and to give them year round, 24 hour-a-day remote access to our on-line catalog, their own records, and several of the databases to which we subscribe.
Manieri Jazz & Swing Collection, an informative showcase of Dominic Manieri's life and his love of jazz, shown by photos, instruments and text.
library.cityofanacortes.org   (163 words)

  
 Anacortes Boats For Sale
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www.yachtworld.com /boats/Anacortes/5   (1639 words)

  
 Anacortes Yacht Charters - Pacific Northwest Charters - Bareboat Power and Sail
Anacortes Yacht Charters - Pacific Northwest Charters - Bareboat Power and Sail
Located in Anacortes, the "Gateway to the San Juan Islands", Anacortes Yacht Charters has established itself as the leading charter company with the largest selection of power and sail boats available for charter in the San Juans and Gulf Islands.
You may decide to charter as far north as Desolation Sound or Alaska, with our friendly reservation staff waiting to make your yachting vacation fulfill all your expectations.
www.ayc.com   (156 words)

  
 Anacortes Middle School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Current Conditions From AWS WeatherNet Weather Station at Anacortes MS in Anacortes, WA
Weather content on this page is for private and educational use only.
*This link is to a Web site hosted outside of www.asd103.org and is not maintained or endorsed by Anacortes School District.
ams.anacortes.k12.wa.us /index.cfm?requestPage=weather.htm   (103 words)

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