Old decommissioned forts are full of history. Perfect for learning about the less than stellar parts of American history, when the great lie of fallout shelters was pressed onto citizens by The Civil Defense - that they would save you because nuclear war was going to be a common event. Or something. The National Park… Continue reading The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
Tag: Fort Casey
Wandering The Forts
Every year we find time to visit the forts of Whidbey Island, Wa - meaning Fort Ebey and Fort Casey, that are now state parks. It's interesting to see how things change, and more is restored, year by year, to bringing the forts back to their glory years. Pick a couple of days when it… Continue reading Wandering The Forts
Spicy Chicken Spaghetti (At Fort Casey State Park)
With summer here as of this week, the PNW suddenly snapped from 57° days to the upper 60's. I wasn't going to waste a day like this. We got up early and went to Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island. It was this amazing morning....all the volcanoes were visible. All the mountain ridges and… Continue reading Spicy Chicken Spaghetti (At Fort Casey State Park)
Taking The RV Out For A Spin
When we bought our RV in 2019 we had high hopes, but like most of the world Covid stuck its foot out. We had gotten out a couple of times in summer and fall of 2019, winterized the rig, and was about to take it in for promised warranty work when we couldn't. Then most… Continue reading Taking The RV Out For A Spin
A Morning In The Sun
The boys and I went to Fort Casey State Park, in central Whidbey Island for a few hours for the sunshine and easy walking. We got there early to avoid crowds and had easy parking. Most of the crowd runs to the fort immediately, but if one just walks a bit farther, the area can… Continue reading A Morning In The Sun