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Mount Erie is a mountain in Skagit County, Washington. The park land is owned and operated by the city of Anacortes and is located in the south of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands.
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Mount
Erie was named in 1841 by the Wilkes Expedition for the Battle of Lake
Erie. The mountain itself was first explored in the 1960s by local climbers.
The mountain is known for its climbing as well as for the view from
the summit. Mount Erie is a city park operated by the City of Anacortes
and the summit is accessible via a single-lane, paved road from the
base. At 1,273 feet tall, Mount Erie is the highest point on Fidalgo
Island. Mount Baker, which lies about 43 miles to the northeast, can
easily be seen from Mount Erie. On a clear day, Mount Rainier can be
seen in the southeast, approximately 117 miles distant. But it was not
a clear enough day for the two RV Gypsies to see either mountain. |
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Despite warning signs and the very sad sign shown below, the two RV Gypsies saw a female near the cliffs edge and when Karen Duquette made a comment to her, she said, "I come here all the time and have walked here hundreds of times and I know what I am doing." (so much for caring about other people) Even the lady with her was horrified by where her friend was walking and did not like her friend's reply. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, regardless of age! Karen Duquette wishes her well. |
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Below: The cliff's edge. |
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Below: Lake Campbell and houses as seen from Mount Erie |
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Below: A bit of the view beyond Lake Campbell. |
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Karen, Lee, and Ilse |
locks on both sides of the railing, |
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After leaving Mount Erie, it was time to stop for ice cream. But when the price and size of the ice cream was revealed, only Lee would buy one. They would not make smaller ones. |
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