Looking Back

December 3, 2015

Outta here!

When in doubt, leave the  scene. That’s this guy’s motto. Mine were innocent intentions.

October 20, 2015

Kikutali (Kiket) Preserve

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 […]

October 13, 2015

Bowman Bay beach restoration to begin

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 […]

September 14, 2015

“Movie star” engine

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 […]

September 1, 2015

I see you …

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.

August 18, 2015

Work in the rear mirror

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.

August 14, 2015

Purple and gold

In the neighborhood near madrona grove at The Depot. Childhood memories: “soup” made of local weeds and wildflowers.

June 26, 2015

Vintage beauty

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.

May 23, 2015

Snack time

An eagle heads for the trees after swooping down to collect a snack from the shallow waters of Ship Harbor.

May 15, 2015

Perspective view

A perspective view of Skagit County, from iMap feature at http://www.skagitcounty.net. Fidalgo Island in the foreground.

May 4, 2015

Trail watch

This eagle keeps his eye on a growing number of Ship Harbor Guemes Channel Trail walkers.

April 25, 2015

Skagit elk

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.

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