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Bowman Bay is a small slice of paradise on Fidalgo Island. The perfect place for campers, kayakers, boaters, hikers, and people looking for somewhere to just kick back and have a picnic. Once home to a large Samish village, then a a military reservation, it is now a state park rich in history and beautiful and idyllic scenery. You can read more about the history here.
Bowman Bay is a great place to hike. Trails wind through and lead you to different vantage points with awe inspiring scenic views that will take your breath away. Secret coves or little hideaways to explore. Wildflowers and wildlife may pop by for a view. Hike over to Rosario during low tide and explore the creatures beneath the sea. For more information on the trails click here.

Five Fisheye Views of Bowman Bay

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15 Unique Pieces of Treasures at the Anacortes Shipwreck Fest

7/16/2017

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Anacortes Shipwreck Fest

What is now known as Shipwreck Fest started thirty-six years ago when commercial fishermen wanted to sell their used gear. Shipwreck Fest has since evolved into a large community garage sale, flea market, and treasure hunting event.. The city of Anacortes closes off downtown to traffic on a Saturday in mid-July and around 270 booths line up the main street. This local event has become one of the city's largest summer events, bringing in swarms of visitors from all over.

1. Get Your Own Musical Instrument and Mask for the wall

2. A Box full of stuff, Including Used Wine Corks

3. Bongs and other Unique Glassware

4. A Dancing Hula Pig - Because Who Doesn't Need One

5. Somewhere to Hang Your Shirts

6. Pine Needle Trivets. Every Home Should have one or more.

7. A Likeness of Someone's Grandma

8. A Diploma from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy

9. A Belt Buckle Bench - OUCH!

10. A Box Full of Chucky-Type Dolls - For those Chucky Fans

11. A Clown and his Pet

12. Electrical Hazards

13. Batman Unloading some of his stuff

14. A Frog Fan - Green and Cool

15. A Boy Mannequin

Bonus - More Treasures Someone Should have Bought

By Karla Locke
Author of The Blood Stone Queen and other ebooks, Freelance Writer for Stories from the Front Porch and other publications. Karla shares her passion of the arts and artists, photography, writing, small businesses, and people who live, work, and play with passion.

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5 Reasons to visit the Anacortes Farmers Market

7/16/2017

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5 Reasons to visit the Anacortes Farmers Market

Farmer markets are all the rage, and they should be. They provide a great place to buy local and healthy food, they are a great place to gather, and they bring a community together.

1. The Farmers

Local Farmers bring the best of their crops to the Anacortes Farmers Market each Saturday from May to October. Fresh, delicious, and a bounty full of goodness.

2. The Veggies and Fruit

You will find just about everything you need at the Anacortes Farmers Market. A diverse variety of healthy options.

3. The Location

The Anacortes Farmers Market is located at the historic Anacortes Depot Arts & Community Center. You will find the Depot at 611 R Ave, just two blocks from Commercial Ave in the lovely historical downtown Anacortes, and two blocks from Cap Sante Marina, a boater's haven.

A little about the Depot
DEPOT: The “new” Great Northern Depot was built in 1911 at Seventh Street on R Avenue, more than 20 years after Seattle and Northern Railroad Company ran the first passenger train to Anacortes on August 5, 1890.

4. Food Vendors

Hungry? There is usually a nice variety of food vendors and great bakeries at the Anacortes Farmers Market. Get some lunch, sit down in the Depot Plaza, and enjoy the music while you fuel up from shopping.

5. The Volunteers

This well-run farmers market is comprised of some of the best volunteers around. It is their support, which has made this one of the best farmer markets in the state.

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A Dozen Doors in India​

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Number Six

Number Seven

Number Eight

Number Nine

Number Ten

Number Eleven

Number Twelve

Five Fisheye Views of Bowman Bay

Anacortes Shipwreck Fest

1. Get Your Own Musical Instrument and Mask for the wall

2. A Box full of stuff, Including Used Wine Corks

3. Bongs and other Unique Glassware

4. A Dancing Hula Pig - Because Who Doesn't Need One

5. Somewhere to Hang Your Shirts

6. Pine Needle Trivets. Every Home Should have one or more.

7. A Likeness of Someone's Grandma

8. A Diploma from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy

9. A Belt Buckle Bench - OUCH!

10. A Box Full of Chucky-Type Dolls - For those Chucky Fans

11. A Clown and his Pet

12. Electrical Hazards

13. Batman Unloading some of his stuff

14. A Frog Fan - Green and Cool

15. A Boy Mannequin

​Bonus - More Treasures Someone Should have Bought

5 Reasons to visit the Anacortes Farmers Market

1. The Farmers

2. The Veggies and Fruit

3. The Location

4. Food Vendors

5. The Volunteers

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