On July 2, 2016, the Independence Day parade, the weekly Farmer’s Market, and the Historical Society’s Historical Days coincided to bring a lot of people and activities together at the Village Green in Eastsound. Here are some pictures. Click to make bigger and see the full photo set at Flickr. […]
Some wonderful friends decided we needed to see Sucia Island. It is one of the world’s top boating destinations, as is evidenced by the many visitors to the island. Many visitors come by kayak. It is 2.5 miles north of Orcas Island. We took a fast boat and arrived in a […]
Turtleback Mountain has a couple of trails. This post is about the trails accessible via the south trailhead. The trek starts at about 120 feet elevation at the trailhead and climbs to 920 feet at Ship Peak. It is about 1.5 miles, one way, from the parking lot. The first […]
We were on our way out of town for a hike up Turtleback Mountain when we noticed that the tide was out, and the tombolo (Italian word for sand bar that shows up at low tide connecting an island to a bigger island or mainland) was exposed. Normally, Indian Island […]
We have visited Obstruction Pass State Park a few times, but this is the first time that we visited during low tide. An island friend had suggested it. Thank you! The puddles on Orcas’ beaches are not the same as the mud puddles we have in Nebraska. There, we might […]
One of the big events during August is the Orcas Island Fly-In, and we attended in 2015. I have to admit, though, that what really pleases me most is when I get to see the jet fighters in our skies. I know some aren’t fond of the sound nor of their purpose, but […]
A gentle breeze causes the Madrona tree to drop some of its mature blossoms. As they land on the asphalt, they make a sound a bit like rain. It is the end of April and, around the base of every Madrona tree, there is a drifting carpet of yellowish-white blossoms. For […]
Because of Friday Harbor’s post on their Facebook page, this is what I found today: http://www.desticam.com/ Kenmore Air also links to several webcams: http://www.islandcam.com/ At the bottom, there are links to many different area cameras.
Actually, we have taken multiple trips on the ferry, and there is always a different view. Here is a collection of pictures taken on a couple of the most recent rides. You can find more on my Flickr site […]
Orcas Island – one of the more beautiful places. You can see pictures here or click on the image.
