Mt. Baker Tuesday morning, as viewed from east side of Deception Pass Bridge, Fidalgo Island bluff in the foreground.
A pair of fly fishermen paddle Pass Lake on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. This lake is one of many Fidalgo Island assets.
Canoe Pass Bridge, still showing evidence of a restoration and paint project, casts a shadow on the south cliffs of Fidalgo Island. As viewed from Lighthouse Point.
Four colorful new interpretive signs were installed recently at the “Maiden of Deception Pass” pole at Rosario Beach. The story of the Maiden is about the kinship of the Samish people and the sea. The pole was created by Fidalgo Island sculptor Tracy Powell. It was raised in 1983 by the Samish Tribe “to celebrate […]
How many eagle photos can one take? Never enough. Recent days in the outdoors have included welcome encounters with some beauties. This collection includes eagles from Fidalgo Island, North Whidbey Island and the western agricultural region of Skagit County. I really had to work hard for the photo of the pair, perched on a […]
A late afternoon stroll on the beach at Bowman Bay, southwest Fidalgo Island.
I rarely see bald eagles in the trees east of Canoe Pass (too much bridge traffic?), so I was pleased the other day to discover this beauty stationed on a large snag.
This fly fisherman took advantage of beautiful weather Tuesday to load up his gear and spend some quality time on tranquil Pass Lake on the south end of Fidalgo Island. No motors, so he provided his own paddle power from the launch.
An adventurous boater powers through waves, moving west to east at Deception Pass on a December afternoon.
Daylight fades over Fox Pond at Sharpe Park.
The view northwest from Porpoise Point, accessible by trail through Sharpe Park. I enjoy watching wave action between the sheer bluff wall and the rock I have nicknamed “shark fin rock.”
This post is dedicated to the three couples, two singles, mother and child that I encountered Wednesday afternoon on a damp but delightful romp through Sharpe Park on Fidalgo’s western shore. Hearty souls, all! The sun broke out after morning rain, illuminating forest floor and paths and “spotlighting” flora including a variety of mushrooms. Some […]