Photos by Tag: deception pass

Shoreline shadows

This trail at Deception Pass State Park is beautiful, and then emerges to feature a stunning view of Deception Pass Bridge. Near the “intersection” of West Beach and North Beach on the Whidbey side of the park.

Baker from the bridge

Snow-capped Mt. Baker, as viewed Tuesday afternoon from the east side of Deception Pass Bridge. South Fidalgo cliff in foreground.

Bridge arch under wraps

What almost appears to be white bandages is a protective “catch fabric” spread beneath Canoe and Deception Pass bridges during an extensive repair and paint project. This photo of Canoe Pass Bridge was taken from the North Beach area of Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island.

Sea kayakers take on waves

I was surprised to find dozens of people at Deception Pass Park beaches on a cold, windy day. So you can imagine my shock when I discovered four sea kayakers PURPOSELY headed into choppy waters between Whidbey, Fidalgo and Deception islands. It turns out the Bellingham foursome was made up of experienced kayakers including Junior […]

High seas adventure

I thought the kayaker pushing off from West Point at Deception Pass State Park was crazy … then I looked out to see three other sea kayakers already “playing” among windswept waves between beach and Deception Island. Pictured here taking a wave head-on is Bellingham resident Ana Swetish. I was able to ID her as […]

Lakeside road

This winding road leads to and from the West Beach area of Deception Pass State Park. Running parallel to the road along the shore of Cranberry Lake is a pedestrian path just inches from water’s edge.

Snowfall at Deception Pass

Complementing the beauty of Deception Pass this week was a snowfall that has dramatically slowed the pace of activity in this region.

Fidalgo Island snow scenes

Honing skills 2004

This photo from the AnacortesToday archives shows a trio of kayakers practicing their skills in the swirling waters of Deception Pass. January 2004. Kayakers practiced rescue/retrieval skills that included rolling the kayak and restoring to upright position. At times, as in this case, the kayakers actually left their kayaks and climbed back in with the […]

Golden gate

Motorcyclists traveling to Whidbey from Anacortes and the 2011 Oyster Run Sunday night were treated to this “golden” sunset scene at Deception Pass.

Strawberry Island

Roaring past Strawberry Island at Deception Pass is a group touring on a jet boat with Deception Pass Tours.

Bowman Bay

Bowman Bay is a saltwater marine park located nine miles south of Anacortes on Highway 20, on the north shore of Deception Pass on Fidalgo Island. It is part of Deception Pass State Park, accessible by both boat and car. A great place for a family outing, and also home to an interpretive display regarding […]