Clinton Beach Park might be one of the smallest public beaches on Whidbey Island. And also one of the oddest ones to reach. To access it, drive down Hwy 525 towards the Clinton Ferry dock, but stay in the main lane (do not get into the ferry lane). At the light above the ferry pay… Continue reading Local Adventures: Clinton Beach Park
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Book Review: Getting To The Water’s Edge
In the past year a new edition of Getting To The Water's Edge was printed, the 3rd edition. The 2nd edition was well used by us, and I was very happy to see a more up to date version finally be published. The book covers both Whidbey and Camano Islands, which makes up Island County.… Continue reading Book Review: Getting To The Water’s Edge
Local Adventures: Ala Spit
Ala Spit is a small Island County park, on the north end of Whidbey Island. on the eastern side of the island. It had been a long time since I had been there, at least 24 years since. I used to drive there often, to sit and stare at the water, in those turbulent years… Continue reading Local Adventures: Ala Spit
Local Adventures: Fort Flagler State Park
Fort Flagler State Park is the bottom of the Triangle Of Fire, one of the 3 forts that guarded the entrance to the Puget Sound from the Straight of Juan de Fuca from the Pacific Ocean. If you love old military history, a visit to Fort Flagler, Fort Worden and Fort Casey are a must… Continue reading Local Adventures: Fort Flagler State Park
Local Adventures: Point Wilson Lighthouse
Point Wilson Lighthouse sits on the extreme corner of Fort Worden State Park, sitting far out in the water, with Whidbey Island across the Straight of Juan de Fuca. The Point Wilson Light is an active aid to navigation located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, in Jefferson County, Washington State. Point Wilson… Continue reading Local Adventures: Point Wilson Lighthouse