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	Fidalgo Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fidalgo Island is an island in Skagit County, Washington, located about two hours north of Seattle by automobile.
		To the east, it is separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, and from Whidbey Island to the south by Deception Pass.
		Fidalgo Island was originally inhabited by the Samish and Swinomish peoples.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fidalgo_Island (165 words)

	Island County WA - Our Community, Whidbey, Camano, Straits of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Sea-Tac Airport, Fidalgo ...
		Island County, Washington consists of six islands in the far northwest corner of the state.
		Island County is located along the Straits of Juan de Fuca, which connect Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean.
		Island County's unique and endearing region can be reached by Airport Shuttle from Sea-Tac Airport, by the exciting area ferry services, and by automobile, crossing bridges from Fidalgo Island.
	www.washingtoninjury.com /island_county_washington.html (696 words)

	Evergreen Islands - Protecting the ecosystem of the saltwater islands of Skagit County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Fidalgo Island's beautiful Heart Lake was protected - after we promoted a land swap between the Department of Natural Resources and State Parks.
		Consultations with proponents of other projects on Fidalgo Island over the years have resulted in better understanding by the developers of the environmentally sensitive nature of these projects.
		Work is ongoing on such projects as establishing a cross Fidalgo Island trail and protecting Fidalgo Bay from unwise use and development.
	www.evergreenislands.org /about.shtml (395 words)

	Deception Pass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Deception Pass is a narrow pass separating Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island, in the northwest corner of Washington State.
		In 1792, Captain George Vancouver and his navigator and First Mate Joseph Whidbey mistook Whidbey Island for a peninsula, and named the passage into Puget Sound for the way the island deceived them.
		The pass is bridged by connecting Whidbey Island to the tiny Pass Island with Deception Pass Bridge, and Pass Island to Fidalgo Island with Canoe Pass Bridge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deception_Pass (133 words)

	Washington State Islands Group Tours.
		Fidalgo itself is also a main point of departure to the San Juans and Victoria, British Columbia.
		Whidbey Island is known for its quaint inns, historic towns, white oak forests and Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve - 17,000 acres of protected nature and historic sites, including 19th-century military fortifications and relics of the area's exploration and settlement.
		Camano Island State Park is a popular escape that encompasses 134 acres of protected forest and more than a mile of coastline.
	www.washingtonstatetours.com /islands.asp (572 words)

	Article5
		Despite the island's proximity to a city famous for its soggy climate, Whidbey is situated just far enough from the mainland to be sheltered by the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives just half of the rainfall that pelts the Emerald City each year.
		The island boasts 148 miles of coastline, a thriving arts community in the waterfront village of Langley, historic inns, wineries and farm stands, and several beautiful state parks with public beaches.
		From the Clinton ferry dock at the south end of the island, the entry point from Seattle, Highway 20 runs the length of Whidbey all the way to the breathtaking Deception Pass State Park and Bridge that connects Whidbey to the mainland at the north end via Fidalgo Island.
	wwwiz.com /html/article5.html (1039 words)

	Cascade Loop \| Scenic Highway Loop in Washington State
		Washington's islands are among the most attractive destinations in the West.
		Anacortes, on Fidalgo Island, is a bustling small port city, gateway to the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
		On the Southern end of the island, the historic village of Langley is known as the "artists colony of Puget Sound." Turn of the century buildings line flower-filled streets.
	www.cascadeloop.com /whidbey_fidalgo_islands.html (368 words)

	Anacortes
		The Island is accessible by any of three bridges which connect it to larger land masses, allowing residents the romantic notion of island living without the inconvenience of ferry schedules.
		Sparkling waters, island profiles, the immense presence of Mt. Baker and two snow-capped mountain ranges form the daily visual stream for anyone traversing the island.
		Situated amidst valley farmlands, off shore islands, inlet waters and snowy peaks, Fidalgo Island is surrounded by recreational opportunities yet basks in the shadows of culture and commerce.
	drinamccorkle.com /anacortes.htm (392 words)

	Port of Anacortes
		The Port District of the Port of Anacortes was originally established in 1926 and included all of the islands in the western portion of Skagit County.
		Equally distanced between Seattle to the south and Vancouver, British Columbia to the north, Fidalgo Island is connected to the mainland and Whidbey Island by bridge and to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC by year round ferry.
		Fidalgo Island is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, kayaking and bicycling.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/anacortes.htm (657 words)

	San Juan Islands
		The Islands of Washington are a wonderful habitat for some of the world’s most rare species.
		Whidbey Island is known for its elegant inns, historic towns, white oak forests and Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve.
		Camano Island State Park is made of 134 acres of protected forests and more than a mile of coastline.
	schools.lwsd.org /RHJH/homehelp/wahist/islands (318 words)

	Fidalgo Island -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Fidalgo Island is home to Anacortes, as well as some great state parks.
		There is a ferry to Victoria, BC, as well as to the rest of the San Juans.
		The island is located about 2 hours north of Seattle.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fi/fidalgo_island.htm (48 words)

	Island Adventures Orca Whale Watching Tours in the San Juan Islands
		Fidalgo Island is connected to the mainland by bridges on Highway 20 and the Rainbow Bridge in LaConner.
		The island was named after a Naval officer in the war of 1841, not after the current owner.
		While on the island one of the men, Lieutenant William Broughton, thought the island should be named after the cypress trees he saw everywhere.
	www.island-adventures.com /privatecharters.cfm?pc=yes (3240 words)

	Paraclete Charter Service - Your charter and ferry service to the San Juan Islands, Washington
		Nestled in the Northwest foliage and along the island's shores, the resort is the ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers with all interests.
		Island Adventures prides themselves as being one of the most experienced and dedicated whale-watching companies in the northwest.
		A mere 90 miles from Seattle, this island paradise with scenic land and seascapes provides inspiration to residents and guests, including many artists and outdoor enthusiasts.
	www.paracletecharters.com /links.cfm (816 words)

	The Leisure Source - Travel imformation about Anacortes in Northwest Washington State
		Anacortes, on Fidalgo Island, is a quiet but beautifully scenic port town.
		It has long been renowned as a gateway to the San Juan Islands, but there is so much to see and do in Anacortes and the surrounding area that it seems a shame to dismiss the place as merely a way to get somewhere else.
		Fidalgo Island was first settled in the 1850s by Native Americans who were drawn by its beauty and practicality as a land for fishing and agriculture.
	www.theleisuresource.com /wa_cities/anacortes.htm (851 words)

	Puget Sound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Puget Sound is a large salt water estuary fed by freshwater from the Olympic and Cascade Mountain watersheds.
		A unique state-run ferry system, the Washington State Ferries, connects the larger islands to the Washington mainland, as well as both sides of the sound, allowing cars and people to move about the region.
		In addition, the San Juan Islands (all of San Juan County plus a few islands belonging to Whatcom County) are often considered part of the greater Puget Sound area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greater_Puget_Sound (607 words)

	Short Trips: Don't miss the town for the ferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Geographically, the Swinomish Channel on the east and Deception Pass on the south separate the island from the mainland.
		State Route 20 links Fidalgo Island to the mainland and Whidbey Island, with bridges over the channel and the famous pass.
		Because of its proximity to the San Juan Islands, Anacortes is the moorage destination of choice for thousands of pleasure boaters from all over Puget Sound, as well as permanent moorage for many other local and out-of-state boats.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /getaways/160220_shorttrips12.html (1450 words)

	Wildernet - The Islands
		Whidbey Island can be reached by driving over the majestic Deception Pass Bridge at the northern tip of the island.
		Whidbey Island is known for its quaint inns; historic towns; white oak forests and Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve, 17,000 acres of protected nature and historic sites, including 19th century military fortifications and relics of the area's exploration and settlement.
		The islands can be reached by ferry and and some by car.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=WAREGISLANDS&CU_ID=127 (694 words)

	About Us
		Several members of homeowners associations on Fidalgo Island expressed their desire to create a network of island homeowners to: 1) share "best practices" in the operation of homeowners associations and 2) provide a forum for homeowners to understand and express themselves on local issues.
		All island home owners are encouraged to become involved or at least utilize this website to stay informed of issues that may affect them.
		We hope to be a resource for island homeowners by providing information on current topics, providing a forum to share ideas and discuss issues, and to present a collective voice for island home owners on issues of importance.
	www.fhog.org /about_us.htm (159 words)

	Historical Timeline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Samish lived mainly on Samish, Guemes and northern Fidalgo Islands, the Swinomish on southern Fidalgo Island, northern Whidbey Island and part of the Skagit River delta.
		In 1873 the Swinomish Reservation was established on southeastern Fidalgo Island where many of the Swinomish and other native Skagit peoples live today.
		Fidalgo and Guemes Islands have developed a reputation as a place with many fine artists.
	www.anacorteshistorymuseum.org /timeline.htm (901 words)

	The BookBay - The History of Whidbey Island on Puget Sound in Washington State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The landscape of this unusual island changes from the rolling farmlands of the north to the heavily timbered forests of the south.
		Note of this discovery was brought back to Captain Vancouver who named this small passage between the two islands "Deception Pass." Captain Vancouver also named the island to the south "Whidbey's Island," after her discoverer, Joseph Whidbey.
		Transporting a vehicle to and from the island was not possible until 1915 when the "Deception Pass" ferry made its way from Cornet Bay on Whidbey to a small beach on Fidalgo Island.
	www.bookbay.com /WhidbeyHistory.htm (942 words)

	Lodging in Anacortes Washington in the San Juan Islands
		Anacortes, located on Fidalgo, Island is 90 miles Northwest of Seattle and 50 miles south of Vancouver, Canada
		Fidalgo Bay RV Park Professionally managed, they are friendly, and run a clean RV park.
		The property is unsurpassed in its beauty, and meanders the water front of Fidalgo Island with Mt. Baker reflecting the view of the islands.
	www.sanjuansafaris.com /lodging_anacortes.html (373 words)

	Anacortes American - GoAnacortes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On south Fidalgo Island, that includes acreage south of Campbell Lake that is not served by a public utility district.
		City officials say they don't object to continued residential development in that area, but want to ensure that lot sizes and other features are consistent with developments within the city limits.
		Island will install new sidewalks and planters on the east side of Commercial between Fourth and Fifth streets this month and do the west side in October.
	www.goanacortes.com /articles/2004/04/14/news/news07.prt (551 words)

	Channel House Bed & Breakfast, Anacortes on Fidalgo Island Gateway to the San Juan Islands, Washington on 1st ...
		Channel House Bed and Breakfast, Anacortes on Fidalgo Island Gateway to the San Juan Islands, Washington on 1st Traveler's Choice: Lodging Directory of America's Bed and Breakfasts, Country Inns, and Small Hotels.
		The island is also home to seven fresh-water lakes and more than 2,500 acres of community forest land.
		Whidbey Island is also known for its naval air station, the Green Bank Farm (producer of loganberry wine and loganberry liqueur), and its many historical sites, including two remarkable old forts.
	www.virtualcities.com /ons/wa/w/waw8001.htm (627 words)

	Washington State Department of Natural Resources: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cypress Island and Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserves were designated in 2000, and through this consideration process will either be established, boundaries redefined, or altogether rescinded.
		Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve was designated to conserve and restore natural resource production in the bay and herring spawning area.
		Acquisition of lands south of the trestle was for mitigation for oil spills that occurred within the larger Fidalgo Bay area.
	www.dnr.wa.gov /htdocs/adm/comm/nr03_056.htm (438 words)

	Skagit County Business Pulse - SkagitBusinessPulse.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Those who are suffering from sleep disorders will be able to get their conditions diagnosed in Anacortes starting in December, when Island Hospital is expected to open a new sleep lab run by a board-certified specialist.
		Hospital CEO Vince Oliver said that the new lab fits the hospital's mission of providing as many medical services on Fidalgo Island as possible.
		Each month about 20 Fidalgo residents and almost as many Whidbey Island residents are sent to sleep labs in Bellingham and Everett, the closest certified labs, according to Bruce A. Cox, director of the hospital's Respiratory Care and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
	www.skagitbusinesspulse.com /articles/2004/11/07/news/news03.txt (570 words)

	Friends of the ACFL Publications (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Fidalgo Island’s Beauty is meant to be both easy and fun, with little facts buried here and there in the descriptions.
		The award-winning At Home on Fidalgo was written "by and for the residents of Fidalgo Island" in 1999.
		poetry, photos and artwork by island residents chronicling the natural and human history and present-day wonder of living on Fidalgo Island.
	www.friendsoftheacfl.org /publish.htm (406 words)

	welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The islands can be spectacular this time of year as the trees are turning.
		Orcas are seen in the islands year-round, and anything is possible when the Island Explorer II leaves the dock.
		Many birds spend a lot of time on this rock and it is their evidence that gives this island its nickname, White Rock.
	www.island-adventures.com /print_fwlt.cfm (2732 words)

	Spring 2002
		Many landowners have voluntarily participated in protecting Fidalgo Island land by donating easements or land to the Skagit Land Trust or other agencies.
		This amazing success story here on Fidalgo Island has been made possible by the dedication, cooperation and hard work of many individuals, organizations and city and government agencies.
		Fidalgo Island is on the edge of the West, the end of the road.
	www.skagitlandtrust.org /newsletter/spring2002 (2874 words)

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