Photos by Tag: deception pass

Once common scene now rare

I love this nod to days gone by. Dunlap Towing tug “Vulcan” pulling logs through Deception Pass in May 2006. In the backround is Pass Island and steep bluffs of Fidalgo Island.

Trail view, Deception Pass

View from North Whidbey trail descending to North Beach at Deception Pass State Park. On the horizon, Fidalgo Island and Lighthouse Point.

Logs through Pass: 50 years ago

I was excited this week to receive two images taken about 50 years ago by brother Nick Steen. The first was this photo of a classic tugboat towing a log boom east under Deception Pass Bridge. Will share the other image, also of the maritime variety, later this week. Thanks, Nick! (Now a resident of […]

Fog over the pass: 2005

Fog sweeps over Deception Pass Bridge, as viewed from Fidalgo Island. 2005.

Air Jaden: Deception Pass

Familiar historic marker removed

This carved sign was removed during the recent maintenance/repair project at Deception Pass. The flip side of this sign read: To the north of this narrow passage is Fidalgo Island, so named for the Spanish explorer Lieutenant Salvador Fidalgo. To the south is Whidbey Island, second largest island in the contiguous United States which Captain […]

Deep purple, after rain

My search for wildflowers did not disappoint. Deception Pass.

View of bridge from water’s edge: 2005

This photo was taken from the westside base of Pass Island at Deception Pass. Spring 2005

Sun draws people outdoors

With unseasonbly heavy rain and even some snow in the rear view mirror, many Northwesterners are taking advantage of the sunshine to enjoy this amazing area we call home. This shot is looking east from Lighthouse Point on Fidalgo Island.

Winter beach trip: January 2021

One year ago snow was not a factor at Deception Pass State Park. Beach walkers as viewed from bluff.

Bridge on the horizon

My grandchildren and I felt like we had the place to ourselves. Midday at Deception Pass State Park, North Beach view of the bridge. Beautiful photo by 14-year-old Hallie.

Pages from photo gallery: 2021

This collection features some of my favorite “gallery” images from 2021. AnacortesToday.com photo archives date back 18 years.