Sunset Beach - August 25, 2020

Kay & I decided to take a short after dinner paddle from Sunset Beach to enjoy a pleasant summer evening. Clearly the beach was appropriately named.

 Washington Parks' iconic tree was nicely silhouetted.

Anderson Lake - August 2&3, 2020

It was wonderful to be on the trail with Lynnelle, Luna, and Grace. The weather was great. However... the mosquitoes were atrocious. Fortunately you can't see them in the pictures.

 Negotiating a minor obstacle

 The Mountain was beautiful of course.

 We had the lake to ourselves...except for a billion bugs.

 Graces' expression says it all regarding the mosquitoes.

You got to love those bugs!

Fidalgo Bay - July 30, 2020

This paddle was a pleasant way to beat the heat on a warm summer afternoon. It was also  nice to have a socially distanced visit with our good friends Bob and Judy.

We saw a number of harbor seals with pups along the bay.

No wake? ... no problem

Old Deception Pass Quarry Site - July 29, 2020

This was a corner of Deception pass state Park I had never visited before. Terry guided me to some of the few artifacts still visible from the century old quarry operation on the Fidalgo island side of the Pass. the views were dramatic.

The fog lifted to reveal this dramatic view of the bridge.

 Hoypus point

Remains of a 23,000 gallon fuel storage tank.

 Cornet Bay

Burrows & Young Islands - July 20, 2020

Kay and I paddled in our own "back yard" on this blue bird morning. We launched at Cabana Park and explored the east side of Burrows and circled Young before returning home for lunch. The water was glass. Kay and I loved the leisurely pace.

 We paused at Alice Bight to check out the condition of the marine campsite.

 We encountered  a number of harbor seal moms and pups.

 Kay rests in Peartree Bay.

 Kay approaches Young Island

 View west from Young; Allan Is. on the left, Burrows on the right. Lopez in the far distance.