What a wonderful Saturday morning, our air fresh again after a week of smoke from regional wildfires. Frustrated folks like me ventured out to hike, kayak, climb, swim, boat and fish. I saw families, couples and fishermen. I saw excited children grab their floaties in anticipation of lake swimming. I watched at least one child […]
What better way to enjoy the outdoors while meeting COVID-18 “social distancing” regulations. There was a marked spike in activity on the water Friday afternoon at Bowman Bay, but watersports provided a safe way to exercise and enjoy the sun without worry about a crowd.
Stan DeVries of Guemes Island sails his kayak off the shore of Fidalgo Island near the foot of 5th Street on Cap Sante. DeVries owns a unique kayak dating back to the Vietnam War era. The vessel, sold primarily to the military, breaks down and can be carried in a backpack. DeVries said he plans […]