This season often features fog at Deception Pass, which means many pixels will be invested in fog photos. This woman takes advantage of a Pass Island viewpoint.
It was July 2009 when I joined a friend on a most memorable road trip to the Evergreen Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. A mutual friend, Jim Ray, gave us a personal tour including a tour of the massive “Spruce Goose,” a one-of-a-kind aircraft designed and built by Howard Hughes. A note on the Evergreen Museum […]
White sails on the water drew my attention. Plenty to see on Fidalgo Bay Wednesday night, with Mt. Baker in full display too.
Boys scramble on and off Fidalgo trail linking Rosario and Bowman bays.
It was an exciting day Saturday, September 9, when Naval Air Station Whidbey Island opened its doors to the public. Activities ranged from aircraft displays and flight demonstrations to live music, food and information booths. Special features for young guests ranged from climbing tower to face painting. There were also opportunities to sit in the […]
One of my favorite stops at the NAS Whidbey Open House last weekend was a display featuring the one-time local naval aviation star: Grumman A6 ‘Intruder.” Presiding over the display was U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Bloch (Ret), a former Intruder bombardier navigator whose career dates back to the Vietnam War. Bloch, who is still a […]
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 […]
Fun with Canada Geese the past couple of days on a west side Anacortes beach. Dozens the first day, fewer the second. Beautiful birds … noisy when they come and go.
It is always a worthwhile adventure to drive to Cap Sante for a view of Wednesday night sailboat races on Fidalgo Bay. Thanks to the Anacortes Yacht Club.
The state ferry “Yakima” is currently in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes for scheduled maintenance. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF) it is estimated to return to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route in mid-October.
A pair of kayakers paddle their way through a kelp bed enroute to Bowman Bay on Fidalgo Island. Photo taken from Rosario Head.
Miscellaneous scenes from Rosario Head. Labor Day, 2023.