Photos by Tag: Tommy Thompson Trail
Tommy Thompson stroll
This couple celebrated the sun Friday afternoon with a walk on the Tommy Thompson Trail linking Weaverling with March’s Point.
Trestle repair well under way
Progress is made daily on a section of the Tommy Thompson Trail trestle damaged last year by fire. On Wednesday a city Parks and Recreation Department social media post read: “A big thank you to Culbertson Marine and Strandberg Construction for their continued work and support to fix the trestle! Support beams are being placed […]
Walking where trains once rolled
Even without a boat, one can enjoy Fidalgo Bay from the Tommy Thompson Trail, part of which lies along a path once taken by Burlington Northern Railroad trains. The trestle portion of the trail was once damaged by fire, but restored with funds that included community donations.
Winter weather makes a mark
A powerful combination of winter forces: snow, ice, wind and rain has left its mark on the area, as evidenced on popular area paths including the Tommy Thompson Trail and the Guemes Channel Trail. Damage has also been done inland on forest trails and back roads.
Triker dudes on Tommy Thompson Trail
What a privilege today to run into recumbent trike buddies Larry and Rick. We were all on the Tommy Thompson Trail, celebrating the sun! The two Vietnam War vets are part of a larger group of “trikers” who roll along local trails and byways. “Welcome home,” guys!
Fidalgo ducks
Mallards paddle along the edge of a pond near Tommy Thompson Trail.
Then and now: mill site cleanup
An American Construction bucket crane and barge “Skagit” are at work near the Tommy Thompson Trail at the former site of the Publishers plywood mill. Many recall the crane, barge and crew from installation of new docks at Cap Sante Marina in recent months. See photo of extensive cleanup effort, upland and bay, in 2013.
Mixed modes of transportation
Walkers mingle with bicyclist on Tommy Thompson Trail. Yes, signs of fall are appearing…
The Enchantress, Mt. Baker: 2006
Before a major environmental cleanup, there was the Enchantress, an abandoned work boat that was leaking fluids into Fidalgo Bay. On the uplands, and into the bay were remains of a plywood mill. Today the area serves as one of the popular spots along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes.
‘The Healing Pole’
Samish Indian Nation General Manager Leslie Eastwood provided the following information regarding the pole pictured here at the Fidalgo Bay Resort: “This story pole is called “the healing pole” and was carved by a group of local native and non-native carvers under the guidance and direction of Bill Bailey (Upper Skagit), who designed the […]
March’s Point tracks: 2000
Twenty years ago I took this photograph of the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad tracks on March’s Point. The tracks once passed over Fidalgo Bay to downtown Anacortes. Today the trestle from that abandoned line serves as part of the Tommy Thompson Trail. The train delivers crude oil from North Dakota to the Marathon Refinery.
Along the way: Tommy Thompson Trail
Even on a fog-shrouded morning there are things to see along the Tommy Thompson Trail on Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes.