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Hike 7/4 Guemes Mountain Sunset and Fireworks
Causland Park in Anacortes features stone artwork and a shelter. We had our dinner outside in the park.
At the nearby ferry dock awaiting our sailing to Guemes Island
Evening view of Guemes Channel and part of Cypress Island
Coming into the Guemes Landing after the 5-minute crossing
Drove around the perimeter of Guemes. Had a view of Cypress Island here.
Stopped at Youngs Park near the northern tip of the island. Good view here of Guemes Mountain, our next destination.
Sign at trailhead. A nice trail was built here about 15 years ago.
Heading up through forest toward top of Guemes Mountain.
Arrived at the top half an hour before sunset.
Scanning the view to the southwest from top of Guemes
Part of Anacortes in view here
Mount Baker shed some clouds to reveal a nice view
The magic hour, just as the sun sets.
Tip of Mt. Baker catches the last sunlight of the day
Sun sinks behind Orcas Island
We then went to the beach at a nature preserve to see Anacortes' fireworks show.
The show was a couple miles away, but still fun to watch over the water, listening to the sound of the waves.
It was a cool, breezy evening on the beach. Glad we brought some blankets.
Sample of the fireworks show
Grand finale
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