The Steilacoom deer are nearly fearless. All those nice gardens full of perennials are essentially deer buffets.

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You might want to clarify which Vancouver you are headed to. Vancouver, WA, which is basically Portland, OR's neighbor, and Vancouver BC in Canada. Both are accessible by driving north on I-5 and I-205.

Near Lake Crescent (which was my favorite place to camp in my youth) are the Sol Duc Hotsprings. I don't know if it is open or closed when you decide to go on your trip, but might be worth checking out if you're int he area.

No!

I am pretty sure I had my first birthday in that building.

I mean, there's the port Angeles - Victoria ferry, and another across to Vancouver.

Or Port Townsend - Coupeville. 101 would be a bit out of the way, but they would avoid I-5 and the Seattle metro area. Definitely counts as a good scenic route with cool towns along the way.

They could explore Whidbey island, deception pass, and la Conner. Then be in a good spot for the Skagit valley and North Cascades NP

It's been some time since I have been over that. Certainly the Clinton ferry terminal looks the same. Does that ferry still operate?

Yes, you are right.

someone’s been feeding it, not good

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Did you mean Ridgefield?

There’s them homeless boat peeps by the old Thunderbird.

Speaking of hat Island, I would love a small piece of property there. It only has about 50 full-time residence and you can’t even get to the island unless you yourself are a resident or be guest of a resident. There is a private ferry that only runs on weekends, otherwise you need a private boat.

That’s the most common usage I hear as well. Maybe “the islands” were referring to Whidbey and Hat island 🤷‍♂️.

It’s the longest in WA, but not the country, by far. Wiki says it’s the fourth longest in the country.

Long Island is nearly 120 miles long.

They don’t have one, your friend needs to take the paper temporary with their expired ID and the combo works.

ETA: Remembered that you stated they lost their ID, if they have an old ID, they can use it with the temporary paper. Any expired state issued ID should work.

Oh don't worry I would never do something that dumb. I've been a hunter and fisherman and spent tons of time in the woods. My point was the deer act like the neighbors dogs.

Northwest Best Fish Company in Richland WA. For fresh seafood and lunch. Their panko coated fish is really good. Not greasy. Highly recommend.

The clarity of the Everett skyline is a treat to see. Everett General Hospital (now Providence Colby campus) is easy to spot. Some of the big clustered buildings downtown too, maybe The Bon Marche is the biggest one? I don't think you could see the other department stores from the water.

Yup.

That's true but it sounds like OP wants to explore and get a good experience of western Washington and I think hwy 101 will do that better than just a straight drive up I-5. Though it kinda depends on how long their trip is.

Maybe a Gold Duster, if they were fancy. ;)

Some vintage rides parked there. Is that a Plymouth Duster in the lower left foreground?

Help me out here... How is turning out the lights going to initiate a race war?