• Dabob Bay
    Dabob Bay

    A beautiful day in North Hood Canal on Dabob Bay

  • Deception Pass Bridge
    Deception Pass Bridge

    A beautiful day going through Deception Pass Bridge

  • Grays Harbor Gray Whale
    Grays Harbor

    Spotting a gray whale hopping in Grays Harbor

  • Hood Canal
    Dabob Bay in Hood Canal

    The Olympic Mountains as seen from Dabob Bay

  • Port of Tacoma
    Port of Tacoma

    Waiting for boat parts

  • Neah Bay Cove
    Neah Bay Cove

    The westernmost point of the continental US

  • Neah Bay Cove
    Neah Bay Cove

    The westernmost point of the continental US

  • Port of Everett
    Port of Everett

    Beautiful sunset at Port of Everett

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