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Northern Tier Progress - May 30, 2026



Get Out of Town Day


This morning we left Redmond, Oregon for Anacortes, Washington — the start of my tour. We decide that rather than slog up I-5 all the way to Anacortes, we would cut-over to Mukilteo, just North of Seattle, and catch the Washington State Ferry to Whidbey Island. We drove up-island and crossed the famous Deception Pass bridge. Built in 1935, it is a landmark in Washington. We parked and walked across the bridge (see photo below) and enjoyed the view from this remarkably preserved structure. Whidbey Island State Park is the most visited park in the state of Washington. It encompasses the bridge on both sides. Tomorrow we plan to enjoy the city of Anacortes and have dinner with friends and family before I begin the tour on Monday.



The view from the Deception Pass bridge on Whidbey Island.




Progress entries are presented in chronological order.
A B-17 is a Brooks No. 17 Bicycle Saddle.
It is the most comfortable saddle for long distance touring. (Your mileage may vary.)
Entry # 2,368