KMAS & The Fjord Magazine: Recent Episodes
Rachel Hansen, Jeff Slakey
KMAS - The Fjord celebrates what's unique about Hood Canal and South Puget Sound, sharing stories of individuals, examining our shared history a well as highlighting local happenings and festivals. Join us on adventures to discover local hikes, events, and forgotten treasures and learn new ways to enjoy our backyard.
Sara Macias and her family have been around the area since 1951. First with Mike's Beach Resort and now with Illiana's Glamping Village they're continuing the great traditions of camping, diving, shucking and family. Listen in as Sara and Jeff Slakey talk about the history and what's next for the area just north of Eldon.
Kerry Myers (Travelin' Red) invited Jeff Slakey to the Oyster House, one of 17 homes around the Hood Canal that Kerry has access to rent out to people as part of her Concierge Services that she offers through Hood Canal Events. Listen in as Kerry and Jeff talk about homes, the picnicking options, the beauty of the Hood Canal and how people are coming in from all over to experience the area.
Sund Rock is a beautiful spot in the Hood Canal and has a long history to boot. The area has been in the Sund family for longer than Washington has been a state. Since then people have been visiting and enjoying the beauty both above and below the water. The area has been a destination for divers and now glampers who are enjoying the spot. Listen in as Cindy Sund talks with Jeff Slakey about the property and the history. sundrock.com
Beth Gizzi, Executive Director for The HUB Center For Seniors, talked with Jeff Slakey about summer events that they've got planned, the housing crisis that the county continues to face and how folks can volunteer a little....or a lot....of their time in a variety of ways.
Forrest Cooper from Cooper Studio and the Shelton Neon Project talks with Jeff Slakey the afternoon of the lighting of the historic Skyline Drive-In sign that he refurbished to its original glory. Forrest has a long history of creating, bending and illuminating neon signs of all shapes and sizes. The Shelton Neon Project has worked to bring the glow of yesteryear back to downtown Shelton.
On "Nature Photography Day", Jeff Slakey talked with a great local photographer, George Stenberg Photography. George has been shooting the Hood Canal and surrounding areas for many years and you can see his work all over, from restaurants to the Naval Shipyard to social media. Jeff and George talk at the Port of Hoodsport where they discussed his history, how he sets up his shots and advice for the new photographer. Share your favorite George Stenberg photos in the comments!