Salmon Ceremony: This is Maritime Washington
Fisherman and Swinomish Tribal Council member J.J. Wilbur invites us to learn about the Tribe’s First Salmon Ceremony and Blessing of the Fleet, as well
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Women on the Waterfront: Cathy Wade
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.
Sea to Table: This is Maritime Washington
Chelsea Farms Manager Theo Walker introduces the world of shellfish farming—from the challenges of working on the water to the intricate process of nurturing oysters
State Parks: This is Maritime Washington
Meet Joy Kacoroski—Interpretive Specialist for Washington State Parks—and learn how interpretation helps residents and visitors connect with and understand our maritime resources. Can you tell
Ferries: This is Maritime Washington
Meet Genevieve Fritschen—relief captain for the Washington State Ferries—and explore Washington’s most unique commute with this interview.
Marine Trades: This is Maritime Washington
Meet Esther Whitmore, lead shipwright at Haven Boatworks in Port Townsend, and learn about the world of marine trades with this interview.
Through a Filipino Lens: Washington State Cannery Workers in Alaska
Learn about the thousands of Filipino-American “Alaskeros” who traveled north from Seattle for seasonal cannery work in the early 1900s.
Working Waterfronts: Seafood Connection, Westport
By Jeremy Johnson This article is part of a series highlighting the vibrant people and industries that make up the working waterfronts of the Maritime
Family Weekend in Olympia
At the southern end of Budd Inlet, Washington’s state capitol is a fantastic destination for maritime lovers of all ages. Olympia has long been home
A Seafood Journey Through Bellingham
For all our seafood lovers, we’ve crafted this two-day game plan to explore Bellingham’s maritime heritage and revel in the harvest from the sea. This
Working Waterfronts: Grays Harbor Bar Pilots, Westport
By Jeremy Johnson This article is part of a series highlighting the vibrant people and industries that make up the working waterfronts of the Maritime
Working Waterfronts: Brady’s Oysters, Westport
“You have to be a stubborn son-of-a-bitch,” Mark noted of the kind of person that makes a good oyster farmer.
Discover Native America in Washington with AIANTA
This four-day epic roadtrip is a great introduction to the diverse and rich Native American Tribes who have called Washington’s shorelines home since time immemorial.
The Maritime Underground Railroad of Puget Sound
In September 1860, a Black teenager ran away from slavery in Olympia, Washington Territory. An African-Canadian network helped him flee to Victoria—but Charles Mitchell’s “underground