Tucked along the John Tursi Trail on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes, Washington, the Old Cabin is a weathered remnant of a miner's shack that draws hikers into one of the Pacific Northwest's most storied forest corridors. Set among ancient cedars, firs, and maples with an emerald fern understory, this historic site offers a glimpse into the island's mining past while anchoring a trail system that connects Deception Pass State Park with the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Completed in 2016 after nearly two decades of collaborative effort, the John Tursi Trail passes not only the Old Cabin but also an abandoned mine shaft and a red rock quarry, weaving together natural history and human industry in one picturesque valley on south Fidalgo Island.

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Anaco Beach

Anaco Beach is a quiet, small-scale shoreline on Fidalgo Island in the Anacortes area of Washington's Skagit County. Tucked into a residential neighborhood overlooking the Guemes Channel, it offers a peaceful alternative to the region's more visited coastal spots — a place to stand where the Salish Sea meets forested headlands and watch ferries trace the channel toward the San Juan Islands. The beach is essentially a local neighborhood waterfront: an easy, uncrowded stop for travelers exploring Fidalgo Island who want a quiet moment by the water rather than a full beach day. It sits just 0.4 miles from Tugboat Beach and within easy driving range of Deception Pass State Park and the ferry terminal at Anacortes.