Deception Pass Washington

	Deception Pass

This narrow band of water separates the north end of Whidbey Island from the mainland. The Deception Pass Bridge is a well-known feat of engineering joining Fidalgo and Whidbey islands. Pullouts at either end of the bridge and on Pass Island in the middle provide opportunities for visitors to leave their cars to enjoy the view.

The name "Deception Pass" is derived from Captain Vancouver's realization that what he had mistaken for a peninsula was actually an island. The captain named the inlet at which he was anchored to commemorate the error.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are:
Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver November 21
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21
Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29
Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20
Great Value Wines Under $10.00 - Wine Education Series Ellensburg continuing

Other upcoming events include:
Festival of Chimes and Lights Port Orchard December 5
Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham continuing thru December 4
Winter Celebration Seattle December 21 thru December 30
Wine & Cheese - Wine Education Series at Central Washington University Ellensburg February 5
Holiday tour of homes Gig Harbor December 12