Working Waterfronts: Moby Duck Chowder, Port Angeles
Meet Jeremy and Jason Holden, Jamestown S’Klallam fishermen and owners of a waterfront restaurant serving Native-caught seafood.
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Meet Jeremy and Jason Holden, Jamestown S’Klallam fishermen and owners of a waterfront restaurant serving Native-caught seafood.
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It’s the 1940s and you’re the cook aboard an eight-person purse seine fishing crew going out for six-day expeditions in Puget Sound. How do you get
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Meet Clare Petrich: dock owner, international envoy, and former Port of Tacoma Commissioner. Clare’s strong connections to her Croatian family history, passion for international dialogue,
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Beth Adams is one of the chief engineers of the M/V Puyallup—one of Washington State’s iconic green and white ferries. A “Jumbo Mark II” Class ferry, the Puyallup weighs 6,000 tons, and can carry more than 200 cars and 2000 passengers every trip. Beth is responsible for ensuring the Puyallup can keep on sailing.
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Meet Captain Katrina Anderson of the tugboat Wedell Foss. A fourth-generation tugboater, she brings huge ships in and out of ports across the Puget Sound, and is one of the only women who captain these important ships.
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How a one-off challenge from a plywood company became one of the most timeless boat designs to ever grace the seas.
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Explore charming small towns, dynamic beaches, and world-class maritime collections year-round.
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Fisherman and Swinomish Tribal Council member J.J. Wilbur shares about his Tribe’s First Salmon Ceremony and Blessing of the Fleet.
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Meet fish-tender and self-proclaimed “Boat Mom” Cathy Wade and learn about her 50+ years of maritime experience fishing between Bellingham and Alaska aboard the ferry-turned-fishing boat Chief Kwina.
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Stories of fishing, farming, wartime hardships, and enduring friendships abound in the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Collection.
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Meet Nate Seward—captain of the schooner Adventuress—and step aboard the 110-year-old historic tall ship helping to get youth on the water. Can you tell me
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Meet Elena, a 20-year veteran with Washington State Ferries. She started from scratch in onboard food service and worked her way up to Anacortes Ferry Terminal Supervisor.
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Learn about the thousands of Filipino-American “Alaskeros” who traveled north from Seattle for seasonal cannery work in the early 1900s.
Through a Filipino Lens: Washington State Cannery Workers in Alaska Read More
Meet Ellie Kinley, a major voice for Tribal fishermen and for the protection of the Salish Sea. Growing up, she watched her dad participate in protests and her aunt protect Tribal village sites. Today, it’s her turn.
Women on the Waterfront: Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley 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
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.