Tales of the Magic Skagit: Hair of the Dog
This is literally a "shaggy dog" story -- but one that tells of the woven arts heritage of the Coastal Salish, and a source of fiber that set them apart from other native weavers.
Tales of the Magic Skagit: Can You Feel Your Artbeat, Northwest?
The current of the Skagit River has long carried a strong creative energy in its unending flow. In fact, I would argue that the Skagit Valley boasts an amazingly high per capita of artists. There's an event this weekend that strongly supports my case.
The Journey of The Corps of Discovery in 462 Words
Over the next couple of years (give or take a few months), my goal with Meyer Sign’s “Core of Discovery” series is to visit and write about every site associated with Lewis & Clark and the nearly 40 individuals (not including Meriwether Lewis’ faithful Newfoundland, Seaman) who accompanied them on their more than 4,000 mile journey across eleven states from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, as designated by the National Park Service/U.S. Department.
Tales of the Magic Skagit: Once Upon a Time in Skagit City
In 1869, John Barker opened a trading post at the south fork of the Skagit River on Fir Island in what would eventually become known as Skagit City — the oldest of the Skagit Valley’s river towns. Over the next decade, Skagit City boasted hotels, stores, saloons, a school, church and other public buildings. Today, however, only a single physical reminder of Skagit City remains. The river giveth, and the river taketh away.