Photos by Tag: Oak Harbor
Engines roar in tribute to heroes
A busy weekend on Whidbey Island included two days of exciting hydroplane races on the Oak Harbor waterfront. “Hydros for Heroes” is an American Power Boats Association (APBA) registered national and regional professional charity racing event. It is promoted and organized by The Craig McKenzie Team Foundation, and operated with the assistance of dozens of […]
U.S. Navy hosts Community Open House
What a day! After a three-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, the U.S. Navy base in Oak Harbor opened its gates today for a well-attended Community Open House featuring SAR helicopters, electronic warfare aircraft, static displays, NW Navy Band, food, games and informational booths. Smiles all ’round. Fly Navy!
Pastoral scene, North Whidbey
Sheep at rest in a field at Beach View Farm Trail near Oak Harbor. Grazing cattle are separated by an electric fence. This photo was taken from a walking path through a working farm, part of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. The farm is owned by Ryan Fakkema & Sons.
Colored chalk, ready for artists
Tips of large sticks of chalk, available to visitors at Whidbey Farm & Market, Monroe Landing Road, Oak Harbor.
Museum a gem for naval aviation buffs
Deserving of the “best kept secret” tag in the world of military aviation is the PBY-Naval Air Museum in downtown Oak Harbor. This proud little museum is a must for anyone, regardless of age, who appreciates airplanes, history and specifically, naval aviation on Whidbey Island. My grandson and I had a wonderful time at the […]
POW/MIA Day: 2009
Somehow I missed this year’s recognition of Americans who were prisoners of war or are missing in action. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is most associated with those who […]
Tourney wins
Anacortes High School Senior Amanda Kelly (right) puts up a jumper as the girls varsity works toward another win. This victory, 47-32 over Tahoma, came Saturday afternoon at the Santa Slam Tournament in Oak Harbor. The Seahawks got off to a slow start but aggressive defense and a strong second half offensive effort yielded the […]
Beach house
Talk about your room with a view! Most people who have grown up near the beach have memories of childhood “construction” projects like that illustrated here. A decent sized driftwood beach house, I must say. This photograph was actually taken on a neighboring island … at Oak Harbor City Beach on Whidbey Island. I spent […]