Among parade entries in the 2002 Anacortes Christmas parade was this equestrian unit sponsored by the Anacortes American. Clippity-clop!
Anacortesans came out in droves for the 2021 Anacortes Lions Christmas Parade, subtitled: “A Walk with Santa.” Sure, the Grinch showed up, but he was on his best behavior. Children scrambled as parade participants passed out candy and seasonal trinkets. The ever popular Fidalgo Rotary riding lawnmower team brought applause. There were firefighters, police officers, […]
Creating Christmas memories each Saturday in downtown Anacortes are Lola Lang and her loyal Christmas canine co-pilot, “Tucker.” They drive a team of two beautiful horses pulling a multi-passenger trolley up and down Commercial Avenue from noon to 4 p.m. Tomorrow (Dec. 21) is the last opportunity of the season for this free adventure, made […]
Crowds lined outside downtown shops and offices Saturday for the annual Anacortes Lions Christmas Parade. A good time was had by all, including parade participants. There were fire engines, horse carriages, singing children, crazy lawnmower elves, marching band and more! Thanks to all who took part in this great holiday tradition. (“Christmas Tree” Meg Mourning […]
Even though this scene has a “farm feel” to it, the reality is these horses live just a block or two off of busy 32nd Avenue in Anacortes. Not too far up the street is another home with a rural setting and a resident mule. In the “old days,” everything south of 22nd Avenue was […]
While horses graze next door, streets continue to fill in at Rock Ridge. This residential neighborhood is located between Little Cranberry Lake and the airport.
The horse on the left joined with two others shortly after hay was dropped for feeding in their pasture off Happy Valley Road. It was just after 6 a.m. when this photograph was taken. The morning sun spilled light and warmth onto the field. It was quiet except for the songs of a few birds […]