Emerald Marine is preserving the Anacortes working waterfront by passing a business, skills, relationships and tools on to a new owner.
Working Waterfront: Emerald Marine Carpentry, Anacortes Read More
Discover the best of Anacortes with a weekend getaway that blends the town’s rich maritime heritage with its vibrant working waterfront.
Anacortes Working Waterfront Weekend Read More
Expand your Wooden Boat Festival weekend experience into a whole week.
Five Days in Washington For Wooden Boat Fanatics Read More
Tele Aadsen is a troller, observer, and writer. Her “beautifully inefficient” fishing process makes for carefully preserved salmon.
Women on the Waterfront: Tele Aadsen Read More
Explore the maritime aquaculture of Washington State by doing your own personalized oyster crawl.
Oyster Crawl Through Maritime Washington Read More
Uncovering the secrets of maritime history is a challenging endeavor, as proven by the search for the S/V Nikolai.
Uncovering the Past: NOAA’s Quest to Find the Svyatoy Nikolai Read More
Every year, communities in Washington celebrate maritime heritage with festivals, regattas, and more. Find one near you with this helpful list!
Maritime Heritage Events Read More
Marine Fluid Systems is a family shipyard business, but few are aware that the site has operated continuously for more than 120 years.
Working Waterfronts: Marine Fluid Systems – A Forgotten Backstory Read More
There’s no lack of maritime activities in Port Townsend! Follow our free itinerary for ten ways to explore this port city’s maritime heritage.
Ten Maritime Heritage Activities in Port Townsend Read More
This one is for all our history buffs out there! Summer is a great time to get off the beaten path and explore two hidden
Historic Weekend in Blaine and Point Roberts Read More
Is my beach legal to walk on? The answer is complex, with decades of legal cases and treaties affecting Washington’s shores.
Can I Walk on the Beach? A Brief History of Privately-Owned Tidelands in Washington Read More
Spend a long weekend soaking in Washington’s sandy beaches, abundant seafood, and charming waterfront communities on the Pacific Coast.
Relax in Grays Harbor Read More
By: Cynthia Nims Oysters have long held a significant place in the culture, economy, and gastronomy of Washington State. For countless generations, oysters have been
Japanese Immigrants and Washington’s Oyster Industry Read More
Meet Courtney Hart: the crustacean program manager for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Her work is—in a word—complicated.
Women on the Waterfront: Courtney Hart Read More
“I desired to be an American like everyone, but how proud I am now of having Norwegian ancestry of the first generation in this country,
Women on the Waterfront: Thea Foss 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.
