Photos by Tag: Anacortes

May 29th, 2020

Rhodies light up Causland Park

Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes. Gazebo and walled perimeter of park are unique, boasting rocks from this region.

May 28th, 2020

Sailboats on Fidalgo Bay

Sailing crews from Anacortes Yacht Club enjoy time on the water. Wednesday, May 27 on Fidalgo Bay.

May 27th, 2020

Morning stroll, NW style

A morning stroll at Ship Harbor, west side of Anacortes.

May 27th, 2020

Class of 2020 faces on the street

Up and down this community’s main drag, banners such as these have been posted in honor of the Anacortes High School Class of 2020. Pictured here on a pole near the Commercial Avenue roundabout are Trevor Beaner, Lorenzo Adams, Cameron Berg and Anderson. Another down the street includes Drew Monson, Kaitlin McLaughlin, Jack Murphy, Quinn […]

May 26th, 2020

Walk in the rain

It was light rain, so I ventured out with camera on Memorial Day morning. A wonderful, if short, walk in the rain. Sweet aroma of wildroses, beautiful music of songbirds.

May 25th, 2020

Memorial Day 2013 in Anacortes

Flags were flying up and down Commercial Avenue in Anacortes as this seaside city joined countless other American communities in acknowledgement of Memorial Day 2013. Pictured here is the “Traveling Tribute” scale model of the Vietnam War Memorial. This model was on display in August 2011 in the parking lot of the Swinomish Casino. Anacortes […]

May 25th, 2020

Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We spend time remembering those […]

May 24th, 2020

Causland Memorial Park, downtown Anacortes

Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes was dedicated to local men killed in World War I, including Harry Causland. Unique stone walls and gazebo have distinguished the city block as a community gem since its construction 100 years ago. For acts of bravery that led to his death during a battle in France, Causland was […]

May 23rd, 2020

Lady in morning light

“Lady of the Sea” sculpture silhouetted against Saturday morning light at Seafarers’ Memorial Park, downtown Anacortes.

May 23rd, 2020

County leaders appeal to governor

On Friday, May 23 the Skagit County Board of Health sent a letter to Governor Inslee asking that he consider a Phase 2 variance for Skagit County. Skagit County Unified Command, mayors of all eight Skagit County cities and towns, and First Responders sent letters in support of the Board of Health’s request. Text of […]

May 22nd, 2020

Memorial Days Past: 2009-2019

Given that Memorial Day gatherings have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I put together this collection of photographs I have taken at local gatherings held in Anacortes from 2009-2019. To see more images, go to AnacortesToday.com and type “Memorial Day” in the search engine. My hope is that on Monday, each […]