Stories of fishing, farming, wartime hardships, and enduring friendships abound in the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Collection.
Maritime Voices: Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Collection Read More
Hear from members of the Squaxin Island Tribe about their deep personal connections with the South Sound through oral history recordings with James Krise, Josephine Peters, Calvin Peters, and Mark Peters.
Maritime Voices: Squaxin Island Lives Read More
For generations of residents in Seattle’s Historic South Downtown, the waterfront has been a hub of community, work, migration, and even magical fishermen.
Maritime Voices: Seattle’s Historic South Downtown Oral History Project Read More
As you explore, you can help take care of these special places so they’re still around for your next visit. Recreate responsibly and follow Leave No Trace principles while exploring outdoor spaces. Visit popular destinations during off-times or shoulder season. Support the communities you visit by frequenting locally owned businesses. And always research guidance for specific locations before you travel — especially for Tribal sites.
