Brief History & Travel to Fidalgo Island

The video explores Fidalgo Island, starting with its geographical context in Puget Sound. The journey includes a stop in Anacortes for strawberries and doughnuts, followed by the discovery of the shipwrecked LA Merced, now a breakwater. The exploration continues in Washington Park, where the group enjoys the beach, tide pools, and wildlife. A scenic loop around the island offers views of the forest and ocean. The video concludes with cultural insights into the island's history, originally inhabited by the Sammish and Swinomish peoples and named after explorer Salvador Fidalgo.

What is the primary function of the shipwrecked boat, the LA Merced, on Fidalgo Island?

• It is a habitat for marine life.

• It is a historical monument.

• It is used as a breakwater.

• It serves as a tourist attraction.

What did the travelers do upon reaching Washington Park?

• They shared doughnuts and explored the park.

• They went fishing.

• They went swimming in the ocean.

• They set up a campsite.

What unique feature did the travelers find in the tide pools at Washington Park?

• Rare fish species

• Exotic shells

• Interesting anemones and other sea life

• Colorful corals

What did the travelers do during the Washington Park loop?

• They had a picnic.

• They visited a museum.

• They went hiking.

• They stopped to listen to the sounds of the woods.

Who was Fidalgo Island named after?

• A local indigenous leader

• A British naval officer

• A famous American explorer

• A Spanish explorer and cartographer