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Located on the north shore of Fidalgo Island in Washington State's Puget Sound, Anacortes was founded by railroad surveyor Amos Bowman and named in honor of his wife, Anna Curtis; they promoted Anacortes as the "New York of the West." Thousands of years prior to the 1890s boom and bust, Fidalgo Island was--and still is--home to the Samish and the Swinomish tribes. White settlers arriving in the 1850s established farms and eventually wood mills, salmon canneries, and a vital downtown waterfront, transforming Anacortes into the "salmon-canning capital of the world" by the early 20th century. Japanese and Chinese cannery workers and Croatian and Scandinavian fishermen were among the many immigrants who brought their unique ways to the island. As a port town, Anacortes retained an open and adventuresome spirit, attracting new arrivals and visitors with the stunning natural beauty of the Northwest frontier. Commercial fishermen still ply local waters alongside a thriving maritime industry, whale-watching ecotourism, and a tradition of creative festivity.
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Learn to Identify Birds in Washington! Make bird watching in Washington even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live...
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Journals from the Expeditions of 1841 Edited by Richard W. Blumenthal A follow-up to 2004's The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals from Six Expeditions, 1786-1792 and 2007's With Vancouver in Inland Washington Waters: Journals of 12 Crewmen,...
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by Charles & Margo WoodThis cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast
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By Anne Yeadon-Jones & Laurence Yeadon-Jones This enchanting island triangle sits perfectly between the US and Canada, allowing boaters to cruise in mainly protected waters while experiencing each island’s fascinating history and charm. The appeal of the San Juans is...
