We’ll explore the “bare” spots of ancient serpentinite mantle rock atop coastal shores, examine glacial grooves and other scars left behind by the Great Ice Age. Learn the story of the mile-thick glaciers that reshaped this landscape only 15,000 years ago. It’s a million-year journey, all within an afternoon in Washington Park.

Terry Slotemaker, once a teacher of kids, now a retired hiker of mountains, shorelines. Wondered about rocks underfoot, wrote the book The Geology of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands.

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From drydocks to wharfs, explore the inner workings and history of the maritime and fishing industries in Anacortes. Circuit route to former mill sites, past working fishing boats and next to shipyard facilities and industrial shipping terminals. A moderate pace, unique stories, special insights from your guide will entertain and inform. Rich in heritage and transformation. Meet your leader-

Bonnie Bowers, a walking enthusiast both in our local community and abroad, has served as a Port Commissioner since 2020. An advocate for our vibrant working waterfront and public access to our pristine shoreline.

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Ernie Hayden, an award-winning local photographer, is keen on snapping birds, nature, landscapes. Favorite viewing area for eagles and shore birds–the ring road around March’s Point.

Julie Anderson – Retired to beautiful Anacortes. Gardening, sailing, discovering island anchorages are my “happy places”. 

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Rita James, 20 years + as leader in Anacortes Arts Community, founding member of the Arts Commission, longtime board member of the Anacortes Arts Festival. Enjoys highlighting treasured public art pieces.

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Mary Powers leads historic walking tours in Anacortes. A travel writer, she has a stubborn streak to find, reveal lesser-known location factoids. Favorite things: meeting people, sparking curiosity, inspirational people from the past. 

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Ginger Orsini, Guemes Island resident, avid hiker, music teacher, skilled PNW sailor.

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Lin Nichols, an enthusiastic hiker & trail runner, has traversed all the trails in the ACFL. Enjoys motivating her companions with humor through all types of conditions. 

Jean Ford Andrich, a life-long Anacortes native, explored local trails before the ACFL was created. Avid hiker and backpacker who loves sharing her passion for the woods. 

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Wendy Gray, enthusiastic ramble leader and outdoor lover, 25-year Anacortes resident, enjoys sharing details on the natural environment and local history.

Bob Vaux, 36+ years working in local parks. While at Skagit County, Bob and team completed purchase of the Montgomery-Duban Headlands, now a key part of Sharpe Park.

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