The southernmost island in Puget Sound, Anderson Island is located just south of McNeil Island, close to the Key Peninsula, a part of the Kitsap Peninsula. It is separated from the mainland by Puget Sound and can be reached by a roughly 20-minute ferry ride from Steilacoom, Washington. Lushly green and very tranquil, Anderson Island has been a retirement destination since the 1960s. There are three parks on the island, meaning that most of its resources are protected from development. Andy’s Wildlife Park consists of 170 acres of forests, wetlands, and estuary, and there is a 2-mile trail that meanders through the park. Andrew Anderson Marine Park is lushly forested with magnificent ancient Douglas firs and many native plants. The trail ends at the tidal inlet known to be a salmon nursery and a lovely beach. Eagle Island State Park is a remote island off Anderson Island with 2,600 feet of shoreline where seals love to rest, along with many enjoyable trails and camping areas.

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