Photos by Tag: west beach
Mushrooms by the beach: who knew?
Given seasonal changes in weather and flora, my attention was drawn to the earth on a recent trip to the West Beach area of Deception Pass State Park. Pictured here are many of the mushrooms I discovered on a walk through lakeside forest and shoreside sand dunes. Impressive (especially those I discovered growing in the […]
Getting outside!
It was exciting last Saturday to see so many Northwesterners outside enjoying the natural attributes of this amazing corner of the state. I saw kayakers, paddleboarders, horseback riders, hikers, boaters and beach walkers. They were young, old … families and friends. I saw cameras, cellphones and binoculars, all being utilized to add images to memory […]
Folks celebrate clean air
What a wonderful Saturday morning, our air fresh again after a week of smoke from regional wildfires. Frustrated folks like me ventured out to hike, kayak, climb, swim, boat and fish. I saw families, couples and fishermen. I saw excited children grab their floaties in anticipation of lake swimming. I watched at least one child […]
One-on-one with waves
This kayaker was interested in more than a quiet shoreline cruise. He paddled parallel to the waves and then abruptly turned into them. Up, and over! Then do it again. West Beach, Deception Pass State Park.
Boats & beaches
My morning started at West Beach on the Whidbey side of Deception Pass. I then headed to North Beach, and then crossed the bridge to Bowman Bay and Lighthouse Point on Fidalgo Island. I’m guessing sunshine and a desire to be temporarily free of COVID-19 “incarceration” prompted people to head for the outdoors with boats, […]
Reuniting with nature
Brief jaunts from my Anacortes home in recent days show evidence that Northwesterners are beginning to inch their way back to “normalcy” as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause restrictions on free travel. These scenes range from a young woman fly fishing Pass Lake to kids enjoying a makeshift teeter totter at West Beach, Deception […]
Starting the day out right
Walkers enjoy a morning stroll at West Beach, Deception Pass State Park.
Parks come back to life
There is a story in this photograph, taken Tuesday morning from Rosario Head on south Fidalgo Island. Tuesday, May 5 was the first day of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Phase One” COVID-19 response plan. This initial element of the plan allows Washington citizens to visit public parks once again after more than a month of closure. […]
West Beach treeline
A setting sun illuminates a windswept treeline at West Beach, one of the most scenic stretches at Deception Pass State Park. I was surprised on a beautiful Wednesday evening to find only a handful of people at the beach. That will soon change as summer months bring a flood of park visitors to the most […]
Pinks are running!
Anacortes fisherman Marv Wold put his fly rod aside for a few days in search of the great Pink Salmon, also known as a Humpy. He was rewarded Tuesday night with two beauties, about five and eight pounds. Marv is fortunate to be able to work and play at the same place. He is an […]