Looking Back
Altair-Americus Memorial Park: 1991
Sunday, February 14 marks 38 years since the tragic loss of Anacortes-based crab fishing boats “Altair” and “Americus” and their 14 crewmembers in a Bering Sea storm. A tribute plaque to those who died in the 1983 accident was dedicated in 1991. It stands near the W.T. Preston sternwheeler and Cap Sante Marina. (Photo from […]
Port visits D.C. in search of project support: 2006
In the first week of February 2006 a local contingent traveled to Washington, D.C. seeking support for Port of Anacortes Project Pier 1. Among those on the trip were Bob Elsner, Steve Hopley and Margaret Schwertner of the Port. Mayor Dean Maxell was on the team. Mike Nelson of Dakota Creek Industries also made the […]
Parks tackle wind damage: January 12
Cleanup work continues in area parks in the wake of a mid-January windstorm that featured prolonged wind gusts. Trail walkers and park visitors have seen dramatic evidence of the storm, ranging from piles of driftwood to downed trees and blocked trails. Included here are photographs from the Guemes Channel Trail in Anacortes; Rosario Beach, south […]
Twin spans 2014
Looking west from the Skagit County boat launch under Duane Berentson Bridge, February 2014.
Rural Fidalgo: 2002
This photo of the window of an outbuilding on rural Fidalgo Island was taken in 2002. I think my own “paint” is showing more signs of wear since that time…
“Beware of _____”
The sign on the perimeter fence of this Mt. Erie barn read: “Beware of the Dog.” It should have read: “Beware of Ants!” As I approached the fencepost in the foreground I discovered countless red and black ants of the “extra large” variety. This barn, pictured here in the Spring of 2002, has since given […]
Misty B.C. mountains
Nothing but wonderful memories from a men’s retreat via sailboat to Chatterbox Falls in British Columbia. Picture here is mist on the towering walls of Princess Louisa Inlet.
Looking down on shipyard: 2010
View of a vessel under construction, taken during a Dakota Creek Industries open house aboard the new vessel “Cade.” November 2010.
Bridge boasts new look: August 2015
I like this photo. Had to work harder than usual on the angle. New surface and striping on Deception Pass Bridge, August 2015.
Samish welcome guests: 2005
It was July 2005 when Northwest tribes took part in a traditional Canoe Journey that on this occasion led to the shores of Fidalgo Island. The Samish Indian Nation hosted this summer event, welcoming guests to their Weaverling Spit gathering place.
Walkin’ the line
One of my favorites from Feline Files. A cat takes to the tracks near The Depot in downtown Anacortes, August 2012.
Anacortes aerial: August 2009
Fidalgo Island, beautiful from any angle. But I will always be grateful for opportunities I have had to see my hometown from the air.
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