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.
It was a windy afternoon at Rosario Beach. Nice day for a beach walk.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Beach at Bowman Bay, on the Fidalgo side of Deception Pass State Park. View from trail linking the bay and Rosario Beach.
Sunshine and natural beauty combine to attract adventurers ranging from tide pool investigators to picknickers and trail hikers. Come on, Spring!
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.
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 […]
Morning light illuminates the tribal sculpture titled “Maiden of Deception Pass.” Above Rosario Beach. Artist: Tracy Powell.
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.