Visiting the Deception Pass Bridge in Anacortes, Washington, on March 8, 2025, was an unforgettable experience that combined breathtaking views, thrilling heights, and incredible wildlife sightings. As someone with a fear of heights, I approached this iconic bridge with trepidation, but its beauty and the surrounding natural spectacle made it worth every nerve-wracking step.

I arrived at 5:00 AM, just in time to catch the sunrise, which cast a magical glow through the morning fog. Even on...

If you ever get the chance to check this place out do not hesitate! I'd say to date it's one of the most breath taking scenes/places I've ever seen. You can walk down the side of the cliffs a bit but they don't have and railings, so it's at your own risk. Because of this I wouldn't recommend small children that aren't attached to you somehow go. My 8 year old didn't mind it but we were still nervous. You can of course also walk across the bridge itself, which is AMAZING. They do have a...

Deception Pass Bridge, completed in 1935, connects Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands with two graceful steel spans crossing Canoe and Pass Islands. Rising nearly 200 feet above the swirling green waters, the bridge is one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks. Originally built with federal relief funds during the Great Depression, it was constructed rapidly and under hazardous conditions—at least one worker reportedly fell during construction and was never recovered.

Driving across the bridge...