Kid-Friendly Hikes and Nature Walks in Skagit County

The Washington Park peninsula near the Anacortes ferry terminal contains a spectacular paved 2.3-mile scenic loop to walk or cycle (or drive; you’ll be sharing the road with slow moving cars at certain times of the day). The amble is worth the occasional car passing. Accessible, wide and shaded, the walk rewards you with views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, plus birdsong and beach interludes.

Find it: Washington Park has plentiful free day-use parking. Restrooms are available, as are picnic tables. Anacortes has many indie restaurants to choose from: Our favorite stop is Fidalgo Drive-In for burgers and shakes.

Next stop: Tommy Thompson Trail