A topic over coffee with friends the other day included mushrooms. So it was Wednesday that my afternoon forest walk included shots of a few fungi, none of which I can identify. Our conversation included the caution that many mushrooms are edible … some are NOT! As in poisonous. Do your homework if your plan […]
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 8, international service between Anacortes, Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C. is canceled due to required maintenance on both vessels in Washington State Ferries’ fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney, B.C. Those ferries are the Elwha (pictured) and the Chelan. During this maintenance period, the […]
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 2 Scott Milo Gallery welcomes “rich and sultry” pastels by Whidbey Island artist Teresa Saia. Saia brings vibrantly colored NW landscapes that evoke great passion. Also showing will be oils by Matt Dollahite, mixed media watercolors by BJ Dollahite, delicate oils by Barbara Benedetti Newton and NW acrylics by Cynthia […]
Among dozens of volunteers who took part in a Saturday habitat enhancement project were a number of Anacortes families and youth organizations. An estimated 1,300 trees were planted October 19 on Shell Puget Sound Refinery property near the Padilla Bay shoreline. Included on the volunteer team of planters were local families as well as representatives […]
These photos were taken at SHIP Preserve near the ferry terminal in Anacortes. The first is a shot I took a few days ago on a search to see if I could find ospreys that I had been told have likely headed south for the winter. I believe this is a hawk situated on a […]
What a pleasure it was Friday afternoon to spend some time with a few “residents” of the Rosario Beach neighborhood. From bunnies to butterflies, seals to seagulls, I enjoyed the opportunity to share some time with these creatures as they went about the routine business of their day.
Curiosity finally got the best of me, so I took a little Saturday hike on Pass Island to photograph work on Deception Pass Bridge. Currently under wraps is Canoe Bridge, the smaller of the two spans connecting Fidalgo and Whidbey islands. Photos here include shots from Pass Island, including some coiled cable and hanging links […]
The First Friday Artwalk is Friday, October 4 from 6 pm – 9 pm. 705 Commercial Ave, Trinity Skate, (New Merchant) Returning this month are featured artists Melanie and Greg Dugan of Art Studio 2120, with a on focus on watercolors and whimsical sketches, as well as Melanie’s artfully drawn wildlife and beloved animal portraits. […]
Maybe this “friendship” runs deeper, as bald eagles are known to mate for life. It was exciting to spot the first eagle, then to hear the cries of No. 2 as he/she approached from trees across the road. Camera up, landing sequence recorded. Always impressive.
Prominent among bikers at the Oyster Run were dozens of folks representing the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA). Their message, in word and action, was “Jesus loves bikers.” Most intersections boasted CMA volunteers in bright yellow vests doing their best to keep traffic flow safe. A “Bike Blessings” tent offered a place for prayer for bikers […]
Weather was not the ally of Oyster Run 2019, but thousands braved the rain to show up to Anacortes anyway, and the sun emerged late in the day to make the road brighter for those headed home. Activities of the day ranged from vendor booths and shop specials to live music, oyster shuckers and traffic […]
It is mid-September, and the weather has been “fall-ish,” so I was quite surprised Monday afternoon to discover this teen performing acrobatic dives at the small boat launch at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. With videographer friend at her side, the athletic young woman made several “dives” into what must be chilly harbor waters. Good planning, because […]