Do I have to take a ferry to Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands or can I drive?
You can do either. To reach the islands via bridges, travel on Highway 20 at the North end of the Loop (at Anacortes). To take a ferry catch the Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry from Mukilteo (just south of Everett off I-5) and youll arrive at the south end of Whidbey Island. The Cascade Loop actually takes you through both bridge and ferry. The Deception Pass Bridge at the North end of Whidbey is a very high bridge that is one of the most scenic bridges in the Northwest. The ferry ride allows you to enjoy a 20 minute respite from driving while feeling the fresh saltwater breezes of the Puget Sound. We recommend you do both.
