Photos by Tag: Bowman Bay
New pier coming at Bowman Bay
Phase 1 of a Bowman Bay Pier construction project has started this week. The existing pier will be demolished and replaced. Bowman Bay is located on the Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park.
Taking a hike: 2022!
These hikers opted to celebrate the first weekday of the new year with a hike to Rosario Head, offering sweeping views including Bowman Bay.
Saltwater fishing
Fly fishing off of the beach at Rosario, around the corner from Bowman Bay.
Now THIS is a morning walk
These Monday morning walkers were on a mission. I encountered them on Rosario Head, then spotted them a few minutes later on the bluff trail headed for Bowman Bay. Crisp and cold.
Vikings hit beach at Bowman Bay: 2004
History shows the Vikings made it to the East Coast of North America a few hundred years ago. It took them until March 21, 2004 to hit the beach at Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park. A couple of dozen Whatcom County residents in period costume descended on the park in conjunction with the […]
Serene island scene
Bowman Bay serenity, Fidalgo Island, Washington.
Walking the beach at Bowman
There were dozens of people at Bowman Bay Tuesday afternoon, both on the water and on beach and trails. Squeezing the most out of remaining summer days.
Blue heron goes high
Great blue heron takes a high altitude perch in a tree near the Bowman Bay shoreline.
Life in the outdoors: Bowman Bay
Fog and kayakers dominated my attention on a Sunday morning visit to Bowman Bay, but there were many others headed for beach and trails as I returned at midday. I am happy to share this beautiful Northwest “neighborhood” with so many who have suffered from travel restrictions over the past months. Here’s to the Spring/Summer […]
Misty morning hike
Hikers walk from beach toward forest as mist wafts in from the water at Bowman Bay. Canada geese in foreground.
Oystercatcher on beach
An oystercatcher steps from surf to beach at Bowman Bay, illuminated by morning sun. Southwest Fidalgo Island.
Paraglider displays the colors
I don’t think he ever actually got airborne, but this paraglider at Bowman Bay kept lines in order and honed his kite management skills Friday afternoon.