It had been awhile since I visited, so I set my compass for Little Cranberry Lake. I went in the Georgia Avenue entrance, but on my hike around the trail I traveled familiar paths — parts of the route my Dad and I used to take after descending to the lake from the east side. He is gone now, but I have precious memories of those hikes (too few!). What a wonderful, peaceful afternoon! (Note: click on first image, then left click to find an arrow that will take you to the next image. Repeat to see all eight images.)
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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