This is an Anacortes waterfront scene in the fall of 2008. See the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center for details about the vessel’s connections to Skagit County. According to Wikipedia, “BMW Oracle Racing won the America’s Cup on February 14, 2010, off Valencia, Spain, beating Alinghi 2–0 in the best-of-three series and becoming the first American […]
View from Alexander Beach on Fidalgo Island. May 2008.
A look back at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) shipyard, January 2007. Out of water for work is the “Spirit of ’98” vessel from the Cruise West line.
Refinery Manager Tom Smith (right) unveils the 2003 Anacortes Waterfront Festival poster during a Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by Compass Wines. Looking on are Chamber officers Mike Keller (center) and Steve Henry.
I love tugs, photograph them whenever I get the chance. This is a 2007 shot of the “Kokua” moving east at Deception Pass, Little North Beach in the background.
I used to pass this Lake Campbell barn often on my way to and from Anacortes. Family friend Irene lived just across the road. Sadly, the barn has since collapsed into itself.
A photo and caption for Memorial Day 2004: “A recent poll showed fewer than 40 percent of Americans understand the significance of Memorial Day. I was pleased that in the Anacortes area alone, three separate ceremonies were held to honor those who have given their lives in military service to their country. Bud Lane, pictured […]
Photos from Canoe Journey, July 2005. Landing at Samish tribal facility, Weaverling Spit, Fidalgo Island.
This was among the first photos I took with my new Nikon DSLR in March 2012. Power boat moves under Deception Pass Bridge. I have since moved on to the Nikon D810. And there’s always a newer, shinier model with added features …
East meets west in this 2012 image, where Padilla Bay meets the Swinomish Channel. To the left is Fidalgo Island, to the east “the mainland” of Skagit County. Linking the two are the twin spans of Duane Berentson Bridge.
Centennial fete. “Hundreds of people were drawn to Anacortes High School (AHS) in August of 2006 for a day-long celebration marking the school’s 100th anniversary. In addition to tours and class renunions, the celebration featured static displays in Williams Gym. This table featuring graduation photos from the Thirties was among the displays. Kudos to Centennial […]
Tidal area, March’s Point, Fidalgo Island. July 2015