ACFL BLOG

The Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) is a 2,950-acre forested area within the city limits of Anacortes, Washington. The land is owned and managed by the City of Anacortes with the help of Skagit Land Trust. It is open to the public and provides over fifty miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.

ACFL North 04.05.2023

Little Cranberry Lake, Big Beaver Pond, Wildlife I went on a short hike checking out the Beaver Ponds with Bob Jepperson . We had a great short walk in the area to see what was moving about. The walk with Bob was highly informative. I now have a better

ACFL South 03.22.2023

The hooded merganser is a small diving duck that is in several areas in the ACFL. They will remain in the area year-round. It is a beautiful bird with a distinctive black head, white breast, and white crest with edge of black over his head. The male and female hooded mergansers look quite different, with the

ACFL South 03.16.2023

Little Cranberry Lake, Big Beaver Pond, Little Beaver Pond, Wildlife It was an interesting day wandering around in the ACFL looking for wildlife. Some trails are in steep terrain and are a workout if you’re not used to hiking. The forest was active, and the wetlands were busy. I found

WHISTLE LAKE AREA

Whistle Lake Area, Wildlife I started early morning hiking to Whistle Lake in the ACFL South from a new direction. I covered over seven miles and was there for close to six hours. It was a beautiful and peaceful day in the forest. I could hear a lot of birds,

WILDLIFE SATURDAY

Big Beaver Pond, Little Beaver Pond, Wildlife Saturday (02.25.2023) I had a great hike searching for more wildlife to photograph in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. I hiked eight miles and was on-site for close to six hours. Beautiful cold day, and I did find some wildlife. The Trumpeter Swans

ACFL North

Little Cranberry Lake, Big Beaver Pond, Wildlife I set out early on an all-day hike in the ACFL North looking for wildlife. I covered close to six miles of trail and did not see much. I heard woodpeckers, owls, and other birds. The beavers have been active on several trees around Big

ACFL North

Little Cranberry Lake, Big Beaver Pond, Wildlife This morning I headed to a new area for the first time. After hiking around Whistle Lake, the other day, I wanted to check out and see if there was more diversity of wildlife at Little Cranberry Lake. Beautiful area with great trails

ACFL South

Whistle Lake Wildlife It was another chilly overcast day, and the lake was frozen over in many places. I decided to hike the east side trail to the end where I usually see the Bald Eagles. I could hear them making their calls to one another. I was thinking it

ACFL South

Whistle Lake Wildlife It was a chilly overcast day, and the sun was trying to shine. It looked very promising for photographing wildlife. The winds were calm, and another very peaceful day. I started on the west side of Whistle Lake, going to make a full day of hiking. I

ACFL South

Whistle Lake Wildlife The Anacortes Community Forest South is a beautiful hiking area and the starting place for documenting the ACFL. I have a great love for wildlife and a passion to share my ventures as I hike the ACFL. I know many will never get the opportunity or not

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