Join us on June 8 for a community celebration of the M/V Tokitae
Thursday, May 29, 2014Posted by
Broch Bender
Washington State Ferries cordially
invites you to attend a community celebration event in honor of our newest
ferry, M/V Tokitae. The event is free of charge, ADA accessible and open to the
public.
You’re Invited!
M/V Tokitae Community
Celebration and Open House
Noon until 2:30 p.m.
Sunday June 8, 2014
Clinton Terminal (64
South Ferrydock Road Clinton, WA 98236)
Remarks from dignitaries
Tribal ceremony
Entertainment
Tours of the wheelhouse
Complimentary
refreshments in the galley
***
Please keep in mind that parking near the Mukilteo
and Clinton
terminals is limited. We suggest carpooling to the event.
Heading to the event from Mukilteo?
Parking: You may park in the Mukilteo
Lighthouse Park parking lot adjacent to the Mukilteo ferry terminal for
free all day.
Walk-on to the ferry for free: There will be no charge for
walk-on passengers on the following departures from Mukilteo:
- 11:30 a.m., 12 noon, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Guests who plan to
drive on to the ferry must pay full fare.
Getting to the event from Clinton
Parking: It’s free to park your car in the Clinton
Park and Ride next to the Post Office on State Route 525. The celebration will be held at the Clinton Ferry Terminal, about a ten minute walk from the Park and Ride.
Shuttle to the Clinton terminal: Our friends at Whidbey-SeaTac Shuttle will provide free transportation between the Park and Ride and the Clinton terminal throughout the day. The first shuttle leaves the Park and Ride at 11:30
a.m.
Did you know that Tokitae is also the name given to an orca
captured from Penn Cove, Whidbey Island, in 1970? She was brought to a marine park
in Miami 40 years ago, where she was put into service as an entertainer named
“Lolita.”
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| Tokitae today at the Miami Seaquarium. |
Tokitae is the last survivor of the 45 Southern Resident Killer Whales taken from Washington State during the capture era of the 1960s and 70s. Such
captures were later banned in Washington State waters in 1976.
You’ll have the opportunity to see magnificent photos and
learn more about Tokitae and our resident wild orca population from local orca
information groups at the community celebration.
Need more info?
If you have a question about the Tokitae community
celebration or would like more information, please feel free to drop me a line
at Benderb@wsdot.wa.gov.
See you on June 8!
Mother's Day at sea (no driving required)
Thursday, May 8, 2014Posted by
Broch Bender
This Mother's Day, treat mom to a day trip across the
water. And, as a bonus, why not go on foot and use the money saved on vehicle
fare to take her out to lunch? Here’s a list of quaint seaside destinations
you can get to as a walk-on passenger.
Best kept un-secret
Did you know that Mother’s Day through Labor Day we double our service between Port Townsend and Coupeville? Now is a great time to stroll through Washington’s only Victorian seaport. Or, waltz ‘round Coupeville, Whidbey Island’s artsy hideaway.
Did you know that Mother’s Day through Labor Day we double our service between Port Townsend and Coupeville? Now is a great time to stroll through Washington’s only Victorian seaport. Or, waltz ‘round Coupeville, Whidbey Island’s artsy hideaway.
Psst: if your
car wants to roll on board too, we’ve got you covered with our Save A Spot
vehicle reservation system. Passengers can make reservations on the Pt.
Townsend/Coupeville route online
or by calling 1-888-808-7977.
Big
city getaways on a time crunch
A bunch of Seattle waterfront
restaurants and attractions are offering free or special-priced parking this Mother’s Day. After wheelin’ on the Great Wheel, how
about taking mom out for a spin on the Bainbridge or
Bremerton-bound
ferryboat? While your car stays safely on terra-firma, we’ll whisk you off to
the land across the water.
As walk-on passengers, you can get to
Bremerton and back in just over two hours. Allow 1.5 hours from Seattle to
Bainbridge and back again.
Small
town charm
At just $8, it’s worth the splurge
to splash over to Edmonds or Kingston.
Mom will marvel at Edmonds’ vibrant hanging flower baskets and dozens of
independent shops and cafes.
Nestled along the shores of Apple
Tree Cove, there’s a water view and things to do all around Kingston.
Listen
to mom, plan ahead
Mother’s Day marks the beginning of
our busy season here at Washington State Ferries for walk-on and drive-on
passengers. We’ve made it easy to help follow mom’s advice to know before you go
with terminal cameras and where available, we also provide an estimate of
available spaces aboard upcoming departures.
Have a happy Mother’s Day!
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