In September 2013 members of the Samish Tribe re-dedicated the “Maiden of Deception Pass” carving at Rosario Beach. I shot this photograph in 1983 at the request of the late Ken Hansen (pointing), who led a tenacious campaign to have the Samish Tribe recognized by the U.S. government. Artist was Tracy Powell, who studied with tribal elders before completing his work. The project was funded with a $6,000 state grant through the Skagit County Centennial Committee in celebration of this county’s 100th anniversary.
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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