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Deception Pass is a waterway separating Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands on the northwest coast of Washington. Its name comes from its discoverer, Captain George Vancouver, who was "deceived" into thinking it was river. It is known for its very strong currents when the tide is coming in or out and for its two-section cantilever bridge, 177 feet above the water and separated into two parts by Pass Island. The pass and bridge are part of Deception Pass State Park and the most visited spot in the state of Washington. The park is not only very scenic but also a wonderful place for wildflowers. This photo was taken from Pass Island, looking east toward the mainland. The inset photo shows the longest section of the bridge and Pass Island from the north shore of Whidbey Island. A week ago we hiked around Pass Island photographing the wildflowers.

The Deception Pass bridge was built 1934-1935 to connect Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands. It is two lanes and is part of Washington state Route 20. There are actually two spans over Canoe Pass and Deception Pass which are separated by Pass Island which provides a connection between the spans. At the highest point it is 180 feet above the water and is more than a quarter mile long. The bridge was built at a cost of about $500,000 and cost more to paint now than it did to build it. It is an important landmark here in the Pacific Northwest and a popular tourist destination. There are walkways on both sides of the bridge and trails leading up onto Goose Rock and other scenic areas near the bridge. This is actually the north part of the bridge, the Canoe Pass bridge, but both together are usually referred to as the Deception Pass bridge. ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2012/09/deception-p...