items tagged with ferry
September 25, 2011
Stacked four rows deep from the Guemes Channel to the downtown arch were thousands of motorcycles parked while their owners enjoyed Anacortes and the 2011 Oyster Run.
Tags: ferry, oyster
September 18, 2011
It’s always exciting to reach one’s destination aboard a Washington State ferry, in this case the Evergreen State arriving at Friday Harbor.
Tags: evergreen, ferry, friday
January 26, 2011
Dog and owner take an afternoon stroll past the Guemes ferry terminal, which boasts a new building. The public is invited to an open house from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, January 28.
Tags: ferry, Guemes Island
August 24, 2010
Summer months mean lots of ferry traffic. August means heavier traffic than usual, and Mt. Baker is more likely to make an appearance.
Tags: ferry, friday, harbor, state
August 23, 2010
Among several vessels currently under construction or repair at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) of Anacortes is the state ferry Tillikum, built in Seattle in 1959.
Tags: dci, ferry, Tillikum
June 10, 2010
A ferry departs the Anacortes terminal as a work boat makes its way to the San Juan Islands.
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December 6, 2009
A perennial “float” in Anacortes parades is this little ferry on wheels, a tribute to this community’s Sister Cities relationship with Sidney, British Columbia.
Tags: Christmas, ferry, parade
August 19, 2009
A Washington State ferry approaches the terminal at Anacortes in the neighborhood known as Ship Harbor.
Tags: ferry, ship harbor
February 28, 2009
A Washington State Ferry entering the terminal at Ship’s Harbor, as viewed from the San Juan Passage subdivision.
Tags: ferry, san juan
December 12, 2008
Profiled against the afternoon sun Thursday was a small state ferry undergoing work at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI), the Port of Anacortes’ largest tenant. In the foreground are numbered pilings driven in preparation for new docks at the shipyard.
Tags: ferry, profile
February 16, 2008
Tucked in behind the Crowley vessel under construction at Dakota Creek Industries is the state ferry Hiyu. This vessel, with a maximum of 200 passengers and 34 vehicles, is part of the state ferry system’s Seattle fleet. Hiyu means “plenty” … Continue reading →
Tags: dakota, ferry, hiyu
May 18, 2007
A life ring from the Guemes ferry, owned and operated by Skagit County. Here’s an idea for a great spring outing: leave your car at the Guemes ferry parking area, walk aboard and then take the short stroll to the … Continue reading →
Tags: ferry, Guemes Island
