Photos by Tag: rosario beach

October 19th, 2024

Maiden in the shadows

Maiden of Deception Pass sculpture at Rosario Beach. Local artist Tracy Powell, who has created many public art pieces. This pole was commissioned by the Samish Tribe. Dedicated in September 2013.

April 15th, 2024

Strolling the beach

It was a windy afternoon at Rosario Beach. Nice day for a beach walk.

November 14th, 2023

Romantic sunset: 2018

I recall taking this photo five years ago, wishing that it was me sitting with my wife on this tranquil November evening. Always more sunset experiences just around the corner…

September 4th, 2023

Mixed use beach

Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island has something for everyone. This Labor Day scene shows beachwalkers, scuba diver and tide pool explorers. Folks just up the hill enjoyed a picnic lunch.

June 17th, 2023

Shoreline eye candy

I spent some quality time with this great blue heron, just offshore at Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island. How many heron photos are enough? There is no number…

May 31st, 2023

Sunny day scenes from Rosario

What a joy it is to live just a few minutes away from island gems such as this: Rosario Beach. On this hike I encountered a couple visiting from Seattle and a young man scoping the area for fishing spots. A few folks stopped to take a view seat on the trail to Bowman Bay.

May 10th, 2023

Sweeping south Fidalgo beach

Beach at Bowman Bay, on the Fidalgo side of Deception Pass State Park. View from trail linking the bay and Rosario Beach.

April 5th, 2023

Rosario a favorite for viewpoints

Sunshine and natural beauty combine to attract adventurers ranging from tide pool investigators to picknickers and trail hikers. Come on, Spring!

April 4th, 2023

Powell creates high profile art

Among my favorite pieces of public art in this area are “The Maiden of Deception Pass” at Rosario Beach and “Cormorant” at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) adjacent to the state ferry terminal. Both pieces were created by local artist Tracy Powell. To read more about Powell, click here.

March 1st, 2022

Live! From Rosario Beach

Already under way as I arrived at Rosario was a “Virtual Program” hosted by Deception Pass State Park Interpretive Specialist Joy Kacoroski, assisted by two helpers off camera. The ranger has delivered dozens of virtual programs over the months of restrictions prompted by COVID-19. Kacoroski speaks into a tablet camera on tripod while an assistant […]

September 16th, 2021

Maiden in the morning

Morning light illuminates the tribal sculpture titled “Maiden of Deception Pass.” Above Rosario Beach. Artist: Tracy Powell.

August 3rd, 2021

Smoke from area wildfires

Strange light, primarily due to smoke from wildfires as far away as British Columbia, Northern California, Oregon and eastern Washington. Monday afternoon scenes from Rosario Beach and Deception Pass State Park.

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