It was as though a “Nature Alert” went out on everyone’s cell phones. With just a handful of days remaining in 2020, I encountered dozens of like-minded folks enjoying a sunny afternoon on Fidalgo and Whidbey islands. Hikers, beach walkers, kayakers, power boaters … they dressed in layers (most including face masks) and headed for the outdoors. My guess is there are many like me who intend to squeeze a few more hikes in before ringing in the new year.
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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