When in doubt, leave the scene. That’s this guy’s motto. Mine were innocent intentions.
Thanks to a partnership between Washington State Parks and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Kukutali Preserve (Swinomish for “place of cattail mat”) in Similk Bay near La Conner opened to the public on June 16, 2014. With the help of the Trust for Public Land, Washington State Parks acquired the property in June 2010, after […]
Deception Pass Park Manager Jack Hartt reports that a beach restoration project at Bowman Bay will begin late this month, resulting in a temporary shutdown of this corner of the park. According to the Skagit Marine Resources Committee (MRC), hard shoreline armoring was placed along the shoreline prior to the 1970s to protect a fish hatchery […]
Always a crowd favorite is this steam fire engine, on display last Saturday at the 20th Annual Anacortes Antique Machinery Show. This fire engine, once owned by 20th Century Fox, “starred” in the films “Hello Dolly” and “Old Chicago.” The engine was built in 1899 by the American Fire Engine Company for the City of […]
He usually stands, I can only assume out of respect for the guy who is providing him sanctuary and food in the place otherwise known as “my back yard!” Yes, we’re here to help.
Piling repair work is underway by Culbertson Marine at the Port’s Pier 1 on the Guemes Channel. Those aboard the Adventuress (distance) are oblivious to the concept of labor as they enjoy an afternoon sail on a classic schooner.
In the neighborhood near madrona grove at The Depot. Childhood memories: “soup” made of local weeds and wildflowers.
I had the opportunity Thursday to photograph a low level fly-by featuring a T6-D Texan (“Hog Wild Gunner”) owned by Port of Skagit tenant Heritage Flight Museum. Very cool. The museum moved to Bayview from Bellingham. Check out their website.
An eagle heads for the trees after swooping down to collect a snack from the shallow waters of Ship Harbor.
A perspective view of Skagit County, from iMap feature at http://www.skagitcounty.net. Fidalgo Island in the foreground.
This eagle keeps his eye on a growing number of Ship Harbor Guemes Channel Trail walkers.
I saw about two dozen elk in two different locations Wednesday on a drive east on Highway 20. This trio was grazing just off the highway, not too far from a herd of cattle. About 8 p.m.