The lighthouse at the Mukilteo ferry landing is picturesque. The ferry connects Whidbey Island with the mainland at Mukilteo, south of Everett.
Fishermen take advantage of a warm and calm evening.
This was the scene earlier in the day. The Mukilteo Light Station still operates, its Fourth Order Fresnel lens having a range of 12 miles.
The sun is finally out again (who knew February would last for four months). Several eagles grace the Oak Harbor Marina. This one remained, even as boats and kayaks were launched.
In the distance, Scenic Heights and the Olympic Mountains. It is amazing to see the Olympics with this much snow in June, a result of our cool spring.
This last week the sun was finally out again. Mt. Rainier, as seen from Fort Ebey State Park, was hazy. I miss the low humidity of the clear, cold winter days. Also shown is the new ferry, Chetzemoka, running between Coupeville (Keystone) and Port Townsend.
The Olympic Mountains were crystal clear as seen from Fort Ebey, Whidbey Island. The Scotch broom is is full bloom.
Another of my favorite Whidbey spots is Libbey Beach, a county park. On the horizon is McCurdy Point and the entrance to Discovery Bay, Olympic Peninsula.
The hike out to Ebey's Bluff was beautiful this morning. This sparrow was watching over two students from the University of Washington doing studies on prairie restoration.
My favorite mountain, Mt. Baker, was in view, even though it was slightly hazy. This view from the bluff shows the Ebey House and Blockhouse.
This hike is very popular. The part I took is nearly level. This group of senior citizens had come up from Ebey's Landing, which is a bit of a climb.
The sun was out today so I headed to Fort Ebey State Park, on the west side of Whidbey Island. Seen in the distance is Perego's Lake.
There was not quite enough of a breeze for these fellows to get off the ground today. This is a favorite spot for para gliding.
There are miles of trails that are well defined and follow the bluff. There is one gun placement but, unlike Fort Casey, it has not been renovated.
There are also miles of wooded trails.
The park has camping spots with hook-ups, tent camp sites, and even a group camp site. There are plenty of picnic tables, a lake, and lots of beach walking.
Oak Harbor celebrates the Dutch settlers of the community on the last weekend of April. One of the activities is a "hometown" parade.
This year's parade had the added attraction of bicycles, as well as community groups, churches, baseball teams, and businesses.
And, of course, bands.
The local schools did a fine job.
There is lots of construction going on as the main street through the old part of town is being torn up. Even though the old section of town is only paved with dirt and rock right now, many vendors and people turned out.
Some of the craft booths are reflected in this store window that was covered in art work from local schools.
The clouds toward the north east this afternoon showed signs of forming into the classic anvil shape of thunder heads. One could actually see the vertical motion of the air.
It did not take long for the top of the cloud to begin expanding into the anvil shape.
Fishermen take advantage of a warm and calm evening.
This was the scene earlier in the day. The Mukilteo Light Station still operates, its Fourth Order Fresnel lens having a range of 12 miles.
