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<< Previous   of   Next >> Dan Bates / The Herald  (click to enlarge) Annie Towns, 3, watches to see what her big brother Ukiah finds in the tide flats of Jetty Island on Wednesday, the first day of Jetty Island ferry service.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, July 3, 2009 Jetty Island ready for sand castles The ferry is running for the summer. Here's what you need to know. Herald staff What: Jetty Island, a two-mile-long man-made island. Where: The island is just across the water from the 10th Street boat launch, which is where the ferry leaves from. When: The ferry leaves every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 7. The ferry is free, but tickets are required and are handed out first-come, first-served at the boat launch kiosk. Expect a wait on nice days. Who: You, your family, your friends, anyone who feels like spending some time near the water. Why: Because it's summer and gloriously warm weather is forecast. How: Just be sure to bring sunscreen, snacks, water, kites, whatever, since there are no supplies on the island. Need more details on how it all works? Call 425-257-8304 or go to www.everettwa.org/parks. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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